During a speech in Atlanta, Georgia, Canada's Industry Minister Jim Printice called for freer trade in the Western Hemisphere. He says both the US and Canada risk being left out if trade logistics and border infrastructure is not made a priority. His comments have a familiar ring for those interested in the potential of Atlantica.
AIMS President Brian Lee Crowley argues that funding for ports in the region should focus on growth from the Port of Halifax. Increasing shipping to Halifax would be good for Atlantic Canada through spin-offs and better export opportunities for manufacturers.
Atlantica's wind potential in northern NB to generate much needed renewable energy has drawn attention to the need for transmission lines linking the supply region with markets in New England.
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With fossil fuel prices on the rise and growing interest and committments to find greener alternatives, windy weather may turn out to be a valuable resource making Atlantica a source of green energy.
Protectionism will be bad for New Brunswick's energy boom. Charles Cirtwill AIMS Executive Vice President tells the Telegraph Journal that "it's up to the companies to pick up the ball and run with it."
The move by the EU to reduce farm tariffs could be an important move in sparking reciprocal tariff reductions in other sectors amongst other countries increasing trade flow worldwide. That could be good news for Atlantica if it captures the increase in trade between North America and global markets.