Governor Phil Murphy, First Lady Tammy Murphy, and the New Jersey delegation continued the Choose New Jersey Governor-led economic mission in the city of Toronto. Meetings and events focused on developing economic relations and creating partnerships between New Jersey and Canada. 

Governor Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy Meet With The Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development

Governor Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy met with the Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development to discuss the strong partnership between New Jersey and Canada and how to ensure it continues to expand and flourish.

Governor Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy Meet with the Leadership Team of ApplyBoard and Passage

Governor Murphy met with Premier Doug Ford to establish a sister state partnership between New Jersey and Ontario, aimed at uniting researchers, business leaders, and students around shared values. This new partnership will foster collaboration across sectors such as life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and financial services. Together, they see this as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to drive world-changing innovations and create new opportunities for workers on both sides of the border.

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Governor Murphy Showcases New Jersey’s Thriving Film and Media Industry at Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)

Governor Murphy attended this year's TIFF reception, proudly representing the Garden State alongside the incredible New Jersey creators featured at the festival. Netflix announced a nearly $1 billion investment to build its East Coast flagship production studio at Fort Monmouth, Lionsgate is building a major studio in Newark, and the largest ground-up movie studio complex in North America, 1888 Studios will soon call Bayonne home. This year’s festival features six films that were made in New Jersey: Deny Gallagher’s Americano, Edward Burns’s Millers in Marriage, Dito Montiel’s Riff Raff, Steven Soderbergh’s Presence, David Mackenzie’s Relay, and Pedro Almodovar’s The Room Next Door. Their night concluded with the world premiere of Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band!

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Governor Murphy Meets with the U.S. Counsel General

Governor Murphy had a country briefing with the U.S. Consulate in Toronto on the thriving $17.5 billion bilateral trade partnership between New Jersey and Canada. 

Governor Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy Discuss Financial Industry Partnerships with Royal Bank of Canada Capital Markets

Governor Murphy, First Lady Tammy Murphy, and members of the New Jersey delegation met with leaders of Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Capital Markets, a global investment bank, to discuss strategic partnerships between RBC and New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s (NJEDA) Strategic Innovation Centers, the New Jersey Fintech Accelerator at Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ FAST), and the Princeton AI Hub. The Governor and First Lady met with RBC Capital Markets CEO and Group Head Derek Nelder to find paths for collaboration in fintech, AI, and renewable energy.

Governor Murphy Creates Pathways for Collaboration with Canadian Startups at JLABS at Toronto at MaRS Discovery District

Governor Murphy and the New Jersey delegation visited the MaRS Discovery District, one of the largest urban innovation hubs in the world, where they participated in a startup-focused event with JLABS, a prominent life sciences incubator established by Johnson & Johnson Innovation. Governor Murphy discussed New Jersey and Canada’s thriving innovation ecosystems and highlighted the critical role of startups in driving economic growth. He also underscored New Jersey’s commitment to creating a supportive environment for startups, making it an ideal partner for Canadian innovators looking to scale globally. Over 20 startups represented key industries including life sciences, fintech, cleantech and clean energy, and AI in healthcare.

First Lady Tammy Murphy Leads Engaging Roundtable on Challenges and Successes of Women in Tech, Hosted by the U.S. Consulate Toronto

First Lady Tammy Murphy chaired a roundtable discussion hosted by the U.S. Consulate Toronto on navigating the challenges women often face when building and growing in business, particularly women in tech. The event featured important discussions with successful women in the industry, focused on mentorship, fostering diversity, encouraging young women to pursue careers in tech, and overcoming obstacles. The discussion also touched on the need to create a supportive ecosystem for women in tech through policy, education, and community initiatives.

Governor Murphy, RxSource Announce New Jersey Expansion, Bringing New Jobs to West Deptford Facility

During the New Jersey Single Location Promotion roundtable, Governor Murphy made the case to Canadian business leaders that New Jersey is the best state in the U.S. for economic investment, highlighting its strategic location, strong infrastructure, and highly talented workforce. Additionally, he announced the expansion of RxSource in West Deptford, which will add over 48,000 square feet to its U.S. footprint, create jobs in the Garden State, and further boost New Jersey's thriving life sciences industry.

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Governor Murphy Announces MOU Between New Jersey Institute of Technology and Ontario Centre of Innovation Supporting Startups, SMEs in Science, Technology, and Manufacturing

Governor Murphy announced an MOU between the Ontario Centres of Excellence and the New Jersey Institute of Technology. This partnership represents a significant step forward in advancing New Jersey's innovation collaboration with Canada, ushering in a new era of discovery and prosperity.

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First Lady Tammy Murphy Shares Strides in New Jersey Maternal Health Outcomes, Discusses Rutgers University-led Collaborative Research at the SickKids Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto (SickKids)

First Lady Tammy Murphy, Rutgers University Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Antonio Calcado, and Ramapo College President Cindy Jebb visited The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto (SickKids). The visit is a step forward in establishing a collaboration between the universities, and Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

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New Jersey Delegation Paves Way for Artificial Intelligence Collaboration at Vector Institute for AI

The New Jersey delegation visited the Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence, a private non-profit artificial intelligence research institute in Toronto focused on machine learning and deep learning research, to discuss New Jersey’s increased investment in AI. The delegation discussed cutting-edge-research and opportunities for partnerships to drive economic growth in New Jersey and Canada. The Vector Institute offers a variety of programs, courses, and projects designed to help students and professionals engage with AI technologies, including research contributions, collaborative programs, internships, and education programs. 

Governor Murphy, First Lady Tammy Murphy, and New Jersey Delegation Attend American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) Toronto Roundtable

Governor Murphy, First Lady Tammy Murphy, and the New Jersey delegation addressed the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) Toronto, meeting with companies interested in expanding their businesses to New Jersey. New Jersey’s assets, as the best place to do business for companies seeking growth, connectivity, access to consumers and global markets, a highly educated workforce, and more, were discussed at the roundtable.

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