U.S.-Canada Regional Economic And Energy Integration

The 33rd Annual Conference of New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers was held in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada on September 14-15 and was co-chaired by host Premier Shawn Graham and Maine Governor John Baldacci.  Throughout the years, the governors and premiers have forged a partnership and expanded economic ties, including cooperation on energy and environmental issues.  At each conference, policy resolutions are enacted which call on actions by the state and provincial governments, as well as by the two national governments.  The current global financial crisis has placed more focus on finding collaborative regional approaches to economic and energy issues.  The recent conference included resolutions concerning the green economy, renewable energy, climate change, energy efficiency, pandemic preparedness and open and secure trade.  Regional leaders endorsed a blueprint for the region’s energy future.

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