Premier Tim Houston set to attend meeting aimed at strengthening New England partnerships
Posted Aug 9, 2026 01:01:57 PM.
Last Updated Aug 9, 2026 01:09:23 PM.
The 47th annual Conference of New England Governors and Eastern Canada Premiers (NEG-ECP) takes place next week and Premier Tim Houston, along with other eastern Canadian premiers are set to attend.
NEG-ECP conference will happen on Sunday, August 9, and Monday, August 10, with a focus on regional resilience, security and economic co-operation between Premiers and New England governors.
New England is one of Nova Scotia’s closest economic partners, according to a release. These meetings are an opportunity to talk about how the U.S. tariffs are impacting communities and businesses in Canada and the U.S. as well as strategies to strengthen regional resilience and bolster existing relationships that have been in place since 1973.
“Eastern Canada and New England have always been close partners, friends and neighbours; now is a critical time for us to come together to strengthen existing ties, address shared interests and strategize on long-term priorities,” said Premier Houston. “Nova Scotia has a lot to offer – from energy and critical minerals to our world-class products. As Premier, I’m committed to diversifying our trade relationships, becoming more self-reliant and planning for the future with one of our closest trade allies.”
NEG-ECP includes 11 member jurisdictions: New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.
The aerospace, energy and defence sectors will be in the spotlight throughout the conference, with a focus on shared systems and supply chains. Sessions will also explore shared economic opportunities and ways to remain highly competitive amid geopolitical uncertainty.
