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The NECBC posts on this page news story excerpts related to member activities and U.S./Canada relations. Be sure to check back for updates.
The NECBC also has a periodic newsletter, called "Connections", which reports on Council activities and provides information on Canada, the provinces, and cross-border trade and investment trends. It informs readers of business opportunities, upcoming events, and activities of other Council members. Past editions are posted in this section.
On January 18, 2012, the NECBC, with the support of Burns & Levinson, hosted a breakfast meeting in Boston where the featured speakers were the Hon. Raymond Chrétien, former Canadian Ambassador to the U.S., and Partner and Strategic Advisor, Fasken Martineau, and Anne Catherine Drost, Partner, Fasken Martineau. They addressed the recent "Beyond the Borders" agreement between the U.S. and Canada, and discussed proposed rail transportation links between the Northeast U.S. and Canada. (Photo by Joey Libby.)
NECBC's "Connections" Newsletter, Fall 2011 [pdf]
NECBC's "Connections" Newsletter, Summer 2011 [pdf]
U.S. Unemployment Rate Drops to 8.3%, Canada’s Rate Steady
Fri 03, February 2012 Read more
MA Is 2nd in Nation in 2011 Cleantech Venture Capital Investments
Wed 01, February 2012 Read more
Maine Sets Record for Lobster Catch in 2011
Wed 01, February 2012 Read more
U.S. GDP Grew 2.8% in 4th Quarter of 2011
Fri 27, January 2012 Read more
Raymond Chrétien Briefs NECBC on Regional Rail Links and “Beyond the Border” Agreement
Fri 20, January 2012 Read more
U.S. State Dept. Denies Permit for Keystone XL Oil Pipeline Application
Wed 18, January 2012 Read more
NECBC Supports Inclusion of Canada in Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Negotiations
Tue 17, January 2012 Read more
Fed’s “Beige Book” Notes ‘Modest to Moderate’ Pace of Economic Activity
Wed 11, January 2012 Read more
State of Vermont Selects CGI to Provide Performance Budgeting Solution Software
Wed 11, January 2012 Read more
U.S. Unemployment Rate Drops to 8.5%, Canada’s at 7.5%
Fri 06, January 2012 Read more
Gov. Peter Shumlin of VT is 2012 Chairman of the New England Governors' Conference
Mon 02, January 2012 Read more
NECBC President Notes Value of Canada-U.S. Energy Partnership
Wed 21, December 2011 Read more
MA Unemployment Rate Falls to 7%
Fri 16, December 2011 Read more
Sun Life Financial to Retrench on U.S. Insurance Operations
Tue 13, December 2011 Read more
Canada to Withdraw from Kyoto Protocol
Tue 13, December 2011 Read more
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U.S. Unemployment Rate Drops to 8.3%, Canada’s Rate SteadyPublished February 3rd, 2012
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18th Annual International Networking Evening & Business ForumWednesday, February 08, 2012
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13th Annual U.S./Canada Technology Business Forum
Thursday, March 08, 2012
"Encouraging Innovation at the Early Stages"Colonnade Hotel, Boston, MA 8:15 am - 5:00 pm including…
Pan-Canadian University Alumni Reception
Wednesday, March 28, 2012 05:30p.m.-08:00p.m.
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