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Why it matters: Massachusetts and neighboring states host global life‑sciences hubs and draw researchers, postdocs and skilled workers from Canada; semiconductors and microchips cited by Canadian ministers are critical inputs to regional technology and security priorities.

Key points from the session: Governor Healy said Massachusetts imports not only goods but also people who sustain its research institutions, naming roughly 2,400 individuals from Canada who study or work in the state annually and noting the role of foreign‑born founders in U.S. start‑ups. Minister Skee and other Canadian officials highlighted chip manufacturing projects in Bromont and urged deeper cooperation on chip production, IP and R&D to reduce Asian supply dependencies. Premier Holt pointed to decentralized clinical‑trial activity in New Brunswick as an example of cross‑border research collaboration that could be expanded. Attendees discussed joint workforce training, talent pipelines and temporary mobility arrangements to preserve research and manufacturing capacity.

Quotes: \"There is such an important relationship between our international folks who come here to study here, to research here... and the fact is nearly half of the companies in America are started by folks who are foreign born,\" Governor Healy said. Minister Skee described collaboration in chip corridors as an example of \"interdependency\" and \"shared fate\" that can bolster regional manufacturing.

Ending: No immigration or visa policy changes were enacted; participants committed to pursue state‑ and province‑level education and workforce initiatives, deepen industry partnerships on chip and biotech manufacturing, and continue dialogue with federal authorities about maintaining researcher and student mobility.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Strong Partnerships, Shared Future: Convening Northeastern Governors and Canadian Premiers","oneSentenceSummary","At a Boston convening, governors and premiers warned that tariffs and border restrictions threaten the flow of researchers, students and critical components for biotech and semiconductor development; officials urged joint workforce training, decentralized clinical trials and chip‑manufacturing partnerships.","taxTitle","Office of the Governor, Executive , Massachusetts","taxId",22309,"location","Massachusetts","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6197299,"Northeast states and Atlantic provinces push cross‑border energy partnerships, from hydro and nuclear to offshore wind",1225,295705,1520810,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3853541-103a6bdbc8e49dd3ea6c23285b04a4e9&start=295&end=1520","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3853541-103a6bdbc8e49dd3ea6c23285b04a4e9/thumbnail_295705.jpg","/articles/6197299/Massachusetts/Northeast-states-and-Atlantic-provinces-push-crossborder-energy-partnerships-from-hydro-and-nuclear-to-offshore-wind","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6197299-62a419341e05f2b5446c16d171de678a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770821188&Signature=cGfA~qP8H1fCMKaA~0gCa82TBvenfJu4gsdqY3V0DenTPzx~XRH-KwZ5msrhn6YH9WclQo7tt4IQFP3dz-Uvql82DXTPFp2kF2G~IcAgtvEqhd~xVF5Zt0Zgm2FxNSfuD4zfz8aOcnSB0WJUTuWAba9XhPJ7hBpKa~8b1Fssmx2YsiJpq6HqR3cy70A89IKfTM6Lqlwvg~bs0L6ao0beVF5ck8fj~wqCqTU9oz-L1uRnuvZ2-Y~mk61YB924KLSloJbyeId7ZCxOgcylgej1-SpYJ4sYvt5Gt7e5a3IYozQn63JUK~rXFQZVWcenoPiQx9V3yAA1BZsqztiby3ZPKA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Regional leaders at a Boston convening emphasized energy cooperation as a concrete area for U.S.–Canadian collaboration to improve reliability, affordability and decarbonization across the Northeast and Atlantic provinces.

Why it matters: States and provinces in the region share electricity sources, fuel deliveries and transmission corridors. Officials said coordinated procurement, shared transmission investment and development of new generation could lower costs, improve resiliency and support electrification for industry and households.

What was discussed: Several speakers pointed to existing and proposed projects. Premier Hogan said much of the hydropower flowing through Quebec originates on Labrador's Churchill River and described an ongoing effort to upgrade facilities and expand production from \"about 5,000 to 9,500 megawatts.\" Premier Houston and others discussed Nova Scotia's offshore wind potential and said an early estimate for initial development could be on the order of tens of gigawatts; Houston described the province's first planned offshore wind projects and regional transmission collaboration. Premier Ford and Governor Scott both advocated for nuclear and small modular reactor (SMR) technologies as sources of reliable base load power to support electrification and data‑center growth; Ford called Ontario a leader in SMR development.

Speakers noted shared transmission and procurement options. Governor Hochul and others described the strategic value of Quebec hydropower to meet near‑term load growth, and Governor Scott said Vermont receives roughly 50% of its energy from Canada, with about 25% from Hydro‑Quebec. Participants discussed an \"Eastern Energy Partnership\" concept and referenced work by regional leaders and private partners to identify large projects of mutual interest.

Quotes and context: \"We have an opportunity to continue to develop green energy options,\" Premier Hogan said about Newfoundland and Labrador's role in regional supply. \"We need base load power,\" Governor Scott said, arguing that nuclear will be a necessary component of further electrification to support artificial intelligence and increased power demand.

Ending: No binding energy procurement or construction agreements were signed at the meeting. Leaders committed to further study, bilateral talks and regional planning to identify transmission upgrades and generation projects that could be pursued jointly or coordinated across jurisdictions.","Governors and premiers at the Boston convening highlighted transmission, hydroelectric imports, nuclear and offshore wind as priorities for regional energy reliability and decarbonization; officials described specific projects and potential megawatt capacities while urging federal support for cross‑border infrastructure.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6197304,"Northeast governors, Canadian premiers warn tariffs are hurting trade, tourism and supply chains",3665,30280,3695785,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3853541-103a6bdbc8e49dd3ea6c23285b04a4e9&start=30&end=3695","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3853541-103a6bdbc8e49dd3ea6c23285b04a4e9/thumbnail_30280.jpg","/articles/6197304/Massachusetts/Northeast-governors-Canadian-premiers-warn-tariffs-are-hurting-trade-tourism-and-supply-chains","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6197304-34c15ca174d2d70e374a3a76df4a565e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770821188&Signature=Xr77EtTWzK1hc1KSRajRhqXF6qkQH9S9bvS5BUNgF~5Zv3utQBni-baWqvI551~ASV~0PHA-dyP57FxNO48uwuiMF~zJ7JEPnI1BhfYi6DYFK5oES~tBZH-mN9O9DU1ucRgejlKsTQDbtpf2~dpVzqwveMmNpDxkf3r4bCt-5Y8BNkBxDpeNMx5ju2~Uuz5iBNV6-IaqwehCTN2ymoxYnN~j2h24e~DpltBqWp6d4vdzWco-II7~yheh8BR1OSOw8lBe8Hmyit-tqjduvtGHpGK6sOSSz6ufEo6J953Dt-DYzofn-CZYR64mS1XlK1AgpfVnwaujYxBhQqbq4Wxzew__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Governors from the U.S. Northeast and premiers from eastern Canada said proposed tariffs and bellicose federal rhetoric are already disrupting trade, driving down tourism and threatening regional jobs.

The governors and premiers — meeting at the Massachusetts State House — described canceled reservations, supply‑chain interruptions and lost sales across sectors from life sciences to craft brewing. \"This is a tax on everything they buy,\" Governor Hochul said of tariffs during the session, calling the measures a threat to household budgets and competitiveness. Governor Healy summarized the gathering as \"urgent\" and said leaders will pursue coordination to reduce damage while pressing for action at the federal level.

Why it matters: The Northeast and Atlantic provinces are deeply integrated economically and socially, sharing supply chains, power flows and frequent cross‑border travel. Officials said disruptions reverberate on both sides of the border: tourism businesses that rely on Canadian visitors, manufacturers that import key inputs, and energy systems that share transmission and fuel supplies.

Leaders gave specific examples. Governor Mills said tourism in her state fell \"about 26%\" between February and April, with local businesses reporting canceled reservations. Governor Healy said Massachusetts expects about a 20% decline in tourism; Vermont reported hotel reservations by Canadians down 45% and credit‑card spending by Canadians down 36%; New York City bookings by Canadians were reported down 45%, attendees said. Premier Ford warned of broad industrial impacts, noting a large aluminum‑can industry and steel usage tied to U.S. suppliers and saying that tariffs are prompting onshoring measures in Ontario.

Speakers flagged supply‑chain effects beyond tourism: manufacturers of medical devices and components used in Massachusetts life‑sciences firms were cited as seeing direct impacts from tariffs on Canadian inputs. Governor Healy noted that roughly 2,400 people from Canada study in Massachusetts each year, including postdoctoral researchers and junior faculty, and said restrictions on personnel movement would hurt research and start‑ups. Premier Lance and others described regulatory and logistical barriers that complicate intra‑regional commerce even without cross‑border tariffs.

Participants urged federal negotiation and international discussion. Several speakers said they expect the G7 and other federal‑level talks to be the place to secure certainty for businesses and investors; Premier Ford called for a prompt deal to restore investor confidence and protect jobs. At the regional level, officials said states and provinces will coordinate messaging, market the Northeast to Canadian travelers and pursue bilateral energy and trade resilience projects.

Ending: The convening produced no formal federal demands or treaties; officials described their next steps as a mix of advocacy in Ottawa and Washington, continued coordination among states and provinces, and marketing campaigns to encourage travel and investment. \"We are open for business,\" Governor Healy said, while also urging federal leaders to provide the certainty businesses need.","Governors from U.S. northeastern states and premiers from eastern Canadian provinces told a Boston convening that proposed U.S. tariffs and related rhetoric are disrupting supply chains, reducing tourism and threatening jobs; leaders urged federal action and pledged regional cooperation to mitigate harm.","actionData","errors"]

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Leaders say tariffs and border measures threaten life‑sciences talent, chip supply chains and R&D collaboration

Northeast states and Atlantic provinces push cross‑border energy partnerships, from hydro and nuclear to offshore wind

Northeast governors, Canadian premiers warn tariffs are hurting trade, tourism and supply chains