Premier Tim Houston is in Boston this week to speak at a major cross-border energy conference and meet with U.S. officials and industry leaders as Nova Scotia continues to position itself in the offshore wind, natural gas and critical minerals sectors.
Houston is serving as a keynote speaker at the 33rd annual U.S.-Canada Executive Energy Conference, an event drawing more than 200 senior executives, policy-makers and researchers from both countries.
His remarks will outline Nova Scotia’s approach to energy and resource development, including offshore wind, onshore and offshore natural gas, and the province’s interest in expanding critical minerals production.
In a statement, Houston said Nova Scotia has the ability to supply its own energy needs while also contributing to demand in neighbouring regions.
He pointed to offshore wind and natural gas as areas where the province sees significant potential.
While in Boston, the Premier is also meeting with Bernadette Jordan, Canada’s Consul General in Boston, along with U.S. business leaders and officials connected to offshore wind and natural gas development.
Jordan formerly served as the MP for South Shore-Margarets and was a cabinet minister in the Justin Trudeau government.
New England is among the regions facing growing energy demand, and Nova Scotia has signaled it wants to be part of that supply chain.
In October, the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator began the prequalification process for companies interested in competing for the province’s first offshore wind leases.
According to provincial data, Nova Scotia exported $1.2 billion in goods to New England in 2024, while imports from the region were nearly $64 million. The province says the Boston mission is intended to strengthen those connections, particularly in energy.
The provincial delegation includes Houston; Nicole LaFosse Parker, his Chief of Staff and General Counsel; and Dave MacGregor, Associate Deputy Minister with the Department of Energy.
They are in Boston from November 18 to 20.
