State trade fact sheets - Utah

Smart Tech for Smarter Health

Recursion Pharma is a Salt Lake City-based biotech research company that uses advanced technology to improve health and lives. The company recently made the decision to take advantage of Canada’s highly educated and talented workforce in artificial intelligence (AI), expanding operations into Canada by hiring more than 50 workers within the greater Toronto region—one of the most sophisticated technology hubs in North America. Recursion has also opened a new office space in downtown Montreal to employ 15 workers as part of a multi-year collaboration with Mila–Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute, to accelerate Recursion’s AI capabilities and build a team focused on using machine learning for tech-enabled drug discovery.

Take the Scenic Route

Famous for romantic routes that wind across Western Canada’s breathtaking landscapes, the Rocky Mountaineer train has found its first stop in America. The luxury operator pampers passengers with views enjoyed from glass-domed cars and outdoor platforms, first-class interior service and high-end dining menus prepared with regionally-sourced ingredients. The Mountaineer’s route treats customers to views that are often only accessible via rail, with its first route in the United States stretching across the picturesque U.S. Mountain West Region to connect Denver, Colorado to Moab, Utah. Beyond the comfort of the train itself, guests stop at local communities along the way, stretching their legs and enjoying a peaceful night’s rest in a (stationary) hotel.

A Deeper Dive into Trade

A microcosm of the broader United States–Canada relationship, Canada and Utah “build things together” thanks to a dynamic trading relationship in metals, luxury items and infrastructure products. Canadian firms with operations in Utah — such as Rocky Mountain Fabrication (300 employees) and construction firm Stantec (65 employees) — rely upon this reciprocal trade to stimulate local growth and keep the Utah economy strong.