{"id":4525,"date":"2026-05-18T13:10:43","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T17:10:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mde\/?p=4525"},"modified":"2026-05-18T13:10:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T17:10:43","slug":"maryland-and-quebec-join-forces-on-baltimore-climate-and-sustainable-mobility-showcase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mde\/2026\/05\/18\/maryland-and-quebec-join-forces-on-baltimore-climate-and-sustainable-mobility-showcase\/","title":{"rendered":"Maryland and Qu\u00e9bec Join Forces on Baltimore Climate and Sustainable Mobility Showcase"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Partners Sign Agreement to Work Together on Solutions<\/strong><\/em>

BALTIMORE (May 18, 2026) \u2013 The State of Maryland and the Government of Qu\u00e9bec today hosted the first-ever Smart & Sustainable Mobility Showcase in Baltimore featuring the latest equipment, vehicles, and technology, from transit vehicles to smart infrastructure.

Hosted at the Center for the Built Environment and Infrastructure Studies at Morgan State University, the showcase brought together Maryland and Qu\u00e9bec leaders, transit agencies, clean transportation companies, researchers, and private sector innovators to advance collaboration on electrification, clean transportation technologies, and climate-focused economic development.

\u201cMaryland is proud to partner with Qu\u00e9bec to move clean transportation from ambition to action,\u201d said Serena McIlwain, Secretary of the Maryland Department of the Environment. \u201cTogether, we are demonstrating how subnational governments can lead on climate action through practical collaboration, shared investment, and scalable solutions that reduce pollution, strengthen communities, and support long-term economic competitiveness.\u201d

\u201cThe Maryland Department of Transportation is excited to collaborate with our partners on the first ever Maryland Smart & Sustainable Mobility Showcase,\u201d said Maryland Transportation Secretary Katie Thomson. \u201cThe event highlights Maryland and Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s leadership and innovations in clean, smart and sustainable mobility. Together this collaborative effort delivers real solutions that can make our communities healthier and create more equitable access to opportunities.\u201d

Nineteen Qu\u00e9bec-based companies joined Maryland public sector and industry partners for policy discussions and business networking focused on accelerating transportation decarbonization and building resilient regional economies.

\u201cMaryland and Quebec have a long tradition of friendship, tourism and cultural exchange, and economic partnership, with shared strengths in innovative sectors like the life sciences and medical technology,” said Maryland Commerce Secretary Harry Coker Jr. “Maryland is always eager to explore further collaboration with Quebec, and we welcome this chance to see new innovations from the region and discuss the future of transportation.\u201d

At the event, Maryland and Qu\u00e9bec leaders formally signed a new statewide agreement establishing a strengthened framework for collaboration.

\u201cThis partnership reflects Maryland\u2019s commitment to building strong international relationships that deliver real environmental and economic results,\u201d said Susan Lee, Maryland Secretary of State and Chair of the Governor\u2019s Subcabinet for International Affairs. \u201cBy deepening our collaboration with Qu\u00e9bec, we are creating new opportunities for innovation, investment, and clean transportation solutions that benefit both of our regions.\u201d

\u201cThis agreement builds on years of collaboration between Qu\u00e9bec and Maryland and creates a stronger platform for joint action on sustainable mobility, innovation, and environmental leadership,\u201d said Christopher Skeete, Quebec Minister of International Relations. \u201cQu\u00e9bec is proud to deepen this partnership with Maryland as we work together to accelerate the transition toward a cleaner and more sustainable economy.\u201d

The agreement establishes a formal framework for continued Maryland\u2013Qu\u00e9bec cooperation and creates a joint working group to advance collaborative projects and exchanges between government agencies, universities, research institutions, and private sector partners.

\u201cWe are thrilled to launch the Smart & Sustainable Mobility Showcase in Baltimore alongside our Maryland partners,\u201d said David Brulotte, Quebec\u2019s Delegate General in New York. \u201cQu\u00e9bec companies are leaders in electric and connected mobility technologies<\/em>, and this event creates valuable opportunities to strengthen commercial ties, support innovation, and foster long-term collaboration between our regions.\u201d

The showcase was hosted by the Maryland Department of Transportation, Maryland Department of the Environment, Maryland Department of Commerce, Maryland Energy Administration, Maryland Office of the Secretary of State, Morgan State University, Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition, Qu\u00e9bec Government Office in New York, and the City of Baltimore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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