The delegations of the Eastern Canadian provinces and the New England States were pleased to meet in Quebec City for the 44th annual New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers (NEG-ECP) Conference on September 24th and 25th, 2023. Having met in person for the first time in five years, Eastern Canadian Premiers and New […]
Today, the Council of Atlantic Premiers launched a new campaign calling on the federal government to rethink the implementation of the Clean Fuel Regulations and work with them to develop a plan to address the disproportionate impacts on Atlantic Canadians. Starting in July, due to changing federal regulations, Atlantic Canadians will face increases in […]
Atlantic Premiers are pleased to announce the signing of an agreement to improve technical safety, the flow of goods and services, and the mobility of tradespeople within Atlantic Canada. During their June 12, 2023 meeting in Mill River, Prince Edward Island, Premiers reiterated their commitment to work towards enabling regulated technical tradespeople to work […]
On Wednesday, the Council of Atlantic Premiers had a follow-up meeting with the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change for the Government of Canada, regarding the implementation of the Clean Fuel Regulations which will have a disproportionate impact on Atlantic Canadians by increasing their costs for fuel and other essential goods and […]
Atlantic Premiers are working to improve health care, address labour shortages and strengthen the region’s economy through collaboration and focusing on what can be accomplished by working together to meet the needs of Atlantic Canada. As Chair of the Council of Atlantic Premiers, Premier Dennis King of Prince Edward Island was joined by Premier […]
Atlantic Premiers call on the federal government to delay implementation of new Clean Fuel Regulations until a plan can be developed to address the disproportionate impact of the regulations on Atlantic Canadians. The Council of Atlantic Premiers met virtually yesterday with the federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Steven Guilbeault, to discuss […]
The Atlantic Physician Registry will launch today, May 1, in the four Atlantic provinces. National Physicians’ Day is celebrated in Canada on May 1. Atlantic Physicians will now be able to practice in any other Atlantic province by opting in to the Atlantic Physician Registry. This new Atlantic Registry delivers on a commitment […]
Atlantic Premiers met today to discuss important regional and national issues, chart a course for regional collaboration in 2023, and celebrate the opening of the Canada Winter Games. As the new Chair of the Council of Atlantic Premiers, Premier Dennis King of Prince Edward Island was joined by Premier Blaine Higgs of New Brunswick, […]
Atlantic Premiers met virtually to continue their discussion on health care priorities and sustainable regional growth. As Chair of the Council of Atlantic Premiers, Premier Tim Houston of Nova Scotia welcomed Premier Blaine Higgs of New Brunswick, Premier Dennis King of Prince Edward Island and Premier Andrew Furey of Newfoundland and Labrador. Premiers […]
Dear Minister Guilbeault, I am writing to you in my role as Chair of the Council of Atlantic Premiers which represents Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador. Our four governments work closely to coordinate action on shared priorities for the region, including action on climate change. As you […]
Atlantic Premiers met today to continue their collaborative efforts to demonstrate leadership in the pursuit of emissions reductions, clean power generation and transmission and future-oriented energy development. Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey welcomed Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston, New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs and Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King to Stephenville where […]