Updated: April 23, 2025 On March 23, the 45th Canadian federal election began. Election Day is April 28th. As a non-partisan organization, the Atlantica Centre for Energy observes government regulations and policies and provides unbiased feedback on how such decisions could impact Atlantic Canada’s energy sector. With the federal election underway, the Centre believes
Like many products made or used in Atlantic Canada, energy is often traded (purchased or sold) across provincial and international borders. Energy systems within the Atlantic provinces are very integrated (electricity, gasoline, natural gas, etc.) and trade between the four provinces is constant. The Atlantic provinces also trade energy to other provinces and internationally,
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 3, 2025 Saint John, NB - The Atlantica Centre for Energy calls on government and industry leaders on both sides of the United States and Canadian border to resolve issues which have ignited a trade war between the two long-partnered countries. Atlantic Canada and New England have fully integrated energy
Commentary by Michelle Robichaud, President of Atlantica Centre for Energy The annual New England Canada Business Council’s Executive Energy Conference is a must-attend event for those looking to connect with the decision makers in the Northeastern United States and Canadian energy sectors. This year, Atlantic Canada was featured prominently on
On October 21st, 2024, the New Brunswick Liberal Party won the 2024 provincial election, taking a majority with 31 of 49 seats. The Premier-designate, Susan Holt, will become New Brunswick’s first female Premier. The new Cabinet will be sworn in on November 2nd, 2024. Energy-related campaign commitments: Premier-designate Holt made several energy-related commitments during
Between February 29th and March 22nd, 2024, provincial governments across Atlantic Canada released their budgets for 2024-25. Below is a summary of select energy sector highlights from each of the budgets. New legislation proposed in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick relating to the sector are also outlined. Nova Scotia Budget 2024: Select highlights related