Recap of the 2018 Conference of New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers (NEG/ECP) in Stowe, Vermont. Governor Phil Scott of Vermont hosted this 42 nd annual conference of New England Governors & Eastern Canadian Premiers. In the Northeast US and Eastern Canada, the Governors and Premiers of these states and provinces recognize their significant relationships and value their mutual connections with respect to energy, trade, and the environment.  Session topics at this conference focused on energy storage, electric vehicle innovation, and trade in the region with attention on shaping the region’s future relationship. A special thanks to all the speakers for sharing their expertise on these important regional issues.

2018 NEG/ECP Heads of Delegation

From left to right: Administrator Macky McCleary, Department of Public Utilities & Carriers (Rhode Island); Governor Charlie Baker (Massachusetts); Commissioner Taylor Caswell, Department of Business & Economic Affairs (New Hampshire); Premier Philippe Couillard (Québec); Premier Brian Gallant (New Brunswick); Governor Phil Scott (Vermont); Governor Dannel Malloy (Connecticut); Premier Dwight Ball (Newfoundland and Labrador); Honourable Geoff MacLellan, Minister of Trade (Nova Scotia); and Premier H. Wade MacLauchlan (Prince Edward Island).

Regional Leadership at the NEG/ECP Conference Shines Light on the Future of Canada-US Relations by Lana Bluege, Regional Program Coordinator As Governor Scott noted at the start of the press conference “we leave our borders, political parties and differences behind when we attend the NEG/ECP Conference and enter the sacred tradition of fostering coalitions, building relationships and promoting civility.” Read More

Co-chairs Governor Phil Scott and Premier Brian Gallant

Jason Grumet and Governor Scott discuss civility and collaboration.

Signing of Resolutions The co-chairs Governor Scott and Premier Gallant signed four resolutions this year and they are available here: 42-1: Resolution Concerning Adaptation 42-2: Resolution Concerning Energy Security and Affordability 42-3: Resolution Concerning Business and Trade 42-4: Resolution Concerning NAFTA

Conference Transcripts

The main conference transcript is available here. The press conference transcript is available here.

Thanks to the following organizations and companies for their support of the 42nd NEG/ECP Conference. Grâce aux Organisations Suivantes Et aux Compagnies Pour Leur Soutien de la 42E Conférence Neg/Ecp.

2019 NEG/ECP Conference  Co-chair Premier Brian Gallant of New Brunswick announced the conference will be in Saint John next September. As Secretariat of the conference we are working diligently with our counterparts at the Eastern Canadian Premiers regional office in Halifax to coordinate next year's NEG/ECP Conference. Stay tuned for more information on the 2019 NEG/ECP Conference. Thanks again for your support and we look forward to seeing you all next year! # NEGECP @CONEGgovs