Premier Tim Houston set to attend meeting aimed at strengthening New England partnerships

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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. 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.” Sessions will also explore shared economic opportunities and ways to remain highly competitive amid geopolitical uncertainty.