Winter 2015

Recent NECBC Events Highlight TradeOpportunities in Region

Photo courtesy of the Office of the Nova Scotia Premier

The NECBC held a series of events in fall and early winter highlighting trade opportunities and challenges, from energy projects to immigration issues and NAFTA. The NECBC was pleased to welcome Premier Stephen McNeil of Nova Scotia in early December 2014 for a discussion of economic opportunities.

On pages four and five is a summary of the 2014 Energy Conference and on page six is an update on a NAFTA discussion.

Premier McNeil addressed how government, academia, and the private sector in Nova Scotia are collaborating to foster innovation in research and regulation, including the creation of technology “sandboxes” and innovative work in renewable energy. The Premier also highlighted the large-scale projects in the energy, mining, construction and transportation sectors in which Nova Scotia

partners, representing a combined investment of approximately $115 Billion within the Atlantic Region.

As part of his trip to the region, the Premier also participated in an event on the Boston Common recognizing the gift of the annual Nova Scotia Christmas tree to the City of Boston.

The NECBC’s November 2014 Energy Conference drew a large crowd. Photo: Joseph Murphy

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Forging New England-Québec AllianceMarch 25, 2015, 7:30 am – 2:00 pmBurns & Levinson LLP, BostonVisit www.necbc.org for more information

23rd Annual U.S.- Canada Energy Trade and Technology ConferenceNovember 12 - 13, 2015Seaport Hotel, Boston, MAContact Ellen Rota at ellenrota@aol.com or (781) 801-4310 for more information

Save the Dates!

Members of the NECBC Board of Directors meeting in Boston on December 16, 2014.

Ben Schwartz, NECBC President

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The last few months have seen elections in several Canadian provinces and all six New England states. Shown here are the current New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers.

PREMIERS OF EASTERN CANADA

Brian Gallant, New BrunswickLiberal PartyElected premier in October 2014

Paul Davis, Newfoundland & LabradorProgressive Conservative PartyElected premier in October 2014

Stephen McNeil, Nova ScotiaLiberal PartyElected premier in October 2013

H. Wade MacLauchlan, Prince Edward IslandLiberal PartyBecame Premier in February 2015

Philippe Couillard, QuébecLiberal PartyElected premier in April 2014

GOVERNORS OF NEW ENGLAND

Dannel Malloy, ConnecticutDemocratRe-elected governor in November 2014

Paul LePage, MaineRepublicanRe-elected governor in November 2014

Charlie Baker, MassachusettsRepublicanElected governor in November 2014

Maggie Hassan, New HampshireDemocratRe-elected governor in November 2014

Gina Raimondo, Rhode IslandDemocratElected governor in November 2014

Peter Shumlin, VermontDemocratRe-elected governor in November 2014

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NECBC’s 2014 Energy Conference Addressed Cross-Border Market Opportunities and Constraints

NECBC EVENTS

(l-r) Randy Rich, Pierce Atwood LLP; Joseph Kelliher, NextEra, former FERC chairman; and Gaétan Caron, University of Calgary, former NEB chairman

The NECBC’s 22nd Annual Energy Trade and Technology Conference was held Thursday and Friday, November 13-14, 2014 in Boston at the Seaport Hotel. Over 200 people registered for the event, which featured discussions on multiple energy projects and market issues. It was a great success – informative and timely.

Ben Schwartz, NECBC president, and Aaron Annable, Canada’s Acting Consul General to Boston, provided welcoming remarks.

The program opened on November 13 with a timely and wide-ranging panel discussion of the New England Governors’ Energy Infrastructure Initiative and the NESCOE process. The speakers were Chairman Thomas Welch of the Maine Public Utilities Commission, Eric Johnson of ISO-NE, James Daly of Northeast Utilities, Dan Dolan of the NE Power Generators Association, and Richard Kanoff of Burns & Levinson. Susan Geiger of Orr & Reno was the moderator.

This was followed by a roundtable discussion on Washington and Ottawa Energy and Environmental Policies, with Gaétan Caron of the Univ. of Calgary, André Turmel of Fasken Martineau, Fred Lowther of Dickstein Shapiro, and Sean Conway of Ryerson University. Sheila Slocum Hollis of Duane Morris LLP was the moderator.

Friday, November 14 featured three panel discussions, including CEO perspectives, and assessments of oil, natural gas, renewables, and electricity supply opportunities and market challenges.

Panel 1 was a “fireside chat” moderated by Jon Sorenson of CES, with perspectives offered by Chris Huskilson of Emera, Phil Ribbeck of Repsol, Kim Watson of Tennessee Gas Pipeline, and Bill Yardley of Spectra Energy.

Panel 2 focused on renewable and non-fossil energy opportunities, with Stephen Molodetz of HQ-US, Mike Twomey of Entergy, Jack Burkom of Brookfield Renewable, and Peter Rothstein of the New England Clean Energy Council. Glenn Zacher of Stikeman Elliott was the moderator.

Panel 3 offered regulatory and market perspectives by Joseph Kelliher of NextEra Energy, former chairman of the FERC, and by Gaétan Caron of the Univ. of Calgary, former chair of Canada’s National Energy Board (NEB). Randy Rich of Pierce Atwood LLP was the moderator.

Melanie Kenderdine, Energy Counselor to the U.S. Secretary of Energy, provided the luncheon keynote address, addressing the Department of Energy’s Quadrennial Energy Review, and the North American energy partnership.

SAVE THE DATE: the 23rd annual conference is scheduled to be held on November 12-13, 2015,

Seaport Hotel in Boston.

Melanie Kenderdine, Energy Counselor to the U.S. Secretary of Energy, was the luncheon keynote speaker

Thanks are due to all the conference sponsors who help make this event possible. A special thanks to the major sponsors: Entergy; Hydro-Québec; Nalcor Energy; National Grid; Northeast Utilities; Spectra Energy/Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline; and TransCanada.

Thanks are also due to the Energy Committee of the NECBC for putting together a comprehensive program, and in particular its three co-chairs: Jon Sorenson, Leo Desjardins and Bob Keating.

Energy Conference photos by Joseph Murphy, JPM Consulting

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NECBC EVENTS

(l-r) Sean Conway, Ryerson University; André Turmel, Fasken Martineau; Sheila Slocum Hollis, Duane Morris LLP; Jon Sorenson, Competitive Energy Services (CES); Fred Lowther, Dickstein Shapiro; Gaétan Caron, University of Calgary

(l-r) Richard Kanoff, Burns & Levinson; Dan Dolan, NEPGA; Tom Welch, chairman, Maine PUC; Susan Geiger, Orr & Reno; James Daly, Northeast Utilities; Eric Johnson, ISO-NE.

(l-r) William Yardley, Spectra Energy; Jon Sorenson, Competitive Energy Services (CES), conference co-chair; Chris Huskilson, Emera; Phil Ribbeck, Repsol; Kim Watson, Tennessee Gas Pipeline

(l-r) Bob Keating, Keating Strategies, conference co-chair; Jolette Westbrook, Commissioner, MA DPU; Randy Rich, Pierce Atwood LLP

(l-r) Glenn Zacher, Stikeman Elliott, Toronto; Jack Burkom, Brookfield Renewable Energy Group; Mike Twomey, Entergy Wholesale Commodities; Stephen Molodetz, Hydro-Québec U.S. (HQUS); Peter Rothstein, New England Clean Energy Council (NECEC)

Visit the NECBC Flickr page to view all photos

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Aaron Annable, Acting Consul General of Canada (4th from left), joined with eight diplomats from countries around the globe at a forum held on November 12th at the office of Bingham McCutchen LLP in Boston. The diplomats spoke about how innovation, inspiration and cooperation can increase productivity and income opportunities for everyone. Susie Kitchens, Consul General U.K. (center), enlisted the participation of Boston’s diplomatic corps. A well-attended networking reception followed the forum.

NECBC Convenes Cross-Border Immigration Discussion

On Wed., Nov. 19, the NECBC held a special panel discussion on “Bilateral Cross-Border Immigration Challenges for US/Canadian Businesses: Transfers/Recruits, Employers, Entrepreneurs and Business Travelers.” The session was held at the offices of Brown Rudnick LLC, One Financial Center, Boston, MA.

The panelists were Scott J. FitzGerald, Managing Partner, Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP (Boston); Audrea J. Golding, Partner, Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP (Toronto); Joel S. Guberman, Senior Partner, Guberman, Garson Immigration Lawyers (Toronto); and Ellen S. Kief, Attorney, Law Office of Ellen S. Kief (Boston). Also joining the discussion were Chief of Customs Border Protection (CBP) Officer Chief Mary Ellen O’Shea, and Customs and Border Protection Supervisor Neil Algarin.

Thanks to all the speakers and attendees.

NAFTA@20 Focus of Panel DiscussionOn Tues., Nov. 25, the

Consulate General of Canada in Boston, in coordination with the NECBC, organized a special panel discussion on “NAFTA@20 and the Future of North American Economic Competitiveness.” The program, held at the offices of Foley & Lardner LLP in Boston, assessed how 20 years of NAFTA have impacted Canada, the United States and Mexico and led to economic growth and trilateral investment.

N E C B C P r e s i d e n t Ben Schwartz was the event moderator. The panelists were: Aaron Annable, Acting Consul General, Consulate General of Canada; Daniel Hernandez-Joseph, Consul General, Consulate General of Mexico; James Paul, Director, Boston Office, U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, U.S. Commercial Service; Jeff Picard, President and COO, VERTEX.

NAFTA@20 Panel

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NECBC EVENTS

Annual Holiday Reception Held

(l-r) Jim Grasso, Grasso Associates; Larry Zabar, The New England Council; Pauline Spheekas, The New England Council; Bob Keating, Keating Strategies

(l-r) Martin Lavallière, MIT AgeLab; Thierry Weissenburger of the Canadian Consulate Boston; Patrick Cote, AssetGrade

(l-r) Aaron Annable of the Canadian Consulate Boston; Craig Levey, Looney & Grossman LLP

(l-r) Leo Desjardins of Conservation Resource Solutions, Inc. and John Kerry, John KerryEnergy Solutions, LLC

(l-r) James De Vellis, Foley & Lardner LLP; Hendrik Kuipers, Consulate General of Canada; Tal Unrad, Burns & Levinson LLP

(l-r) Elmore Alexander, Ph.D., Bridgewater State University with Anthony Cicerone, Ph.D., Bridgewater State University

(l-r) Ellen Kief of Ellen S. Kief Law Office; Susan Hawkins, BSG Team Ventures; Marie-Claude Francoeur of the Québec Government Office in Boston; Margaret Cohen of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

CONTACT INFORMATIONNew England-Canada Business Council

Suzanne Storms, Council Administrator3 Alberta Lane

Lakeville, MA 02347-1870Tel: (508) 923-0365 Fax: (508) 923-0369

Toll Free: 1-888-655-0615Email: necbc@comcast.net

www.necbc.org

CORPORATE PARTNERS

NECBC’s New MembersThe Council would like to welcome its newest members. They are as follows:

• Elmore Alexander, Ph.D., Dean, Ricciardi College of Business, Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA

• Ellen Avery, Team Lead, Operations & Outreach, Cambridge, MA

• Matthew Blieske, Technical Lead Systems Engineering, Shell Techworks, Cambridge, MA

• Adam Buckley, VP, Operations and Project Mgmt., VBI Vaccines Inc., Cambridge, MA

• Aleksandar Cook, Consultant, LNG NOW, LLC, Falmouth, ME

• F. Chico DaFonte, Vice President, Energy Procurement, Liberty Utilities, Londonderry, NH

• Chris Gibson, Program Manager, Shell Techworks, Cambridge, MA

• Brian Holasek, Chief Engineer, Shell Techworks, Cambridge, MA

• Chris King, Director, East Coast, USA, International Trade and Investment Office Representing the Government of British Columbia in USA – East Coast, Cambridge, MA

• Matt Kleiman, Head of Operations, Shell Techworks, Cambridge, MA

• Dale Knapp, Senior Consultant, Tetra Tech, Portland, ME

• RobMerrified,Sr. Alberta Representative, Province of Alberta, Washington, DC

• Ed Minasian, Head of Product Development, Shell Techworks, Cambridge, MA

• Michel Morency, Partner, Chair of Boston IP, Foley & Lardner LLP, Boston, MA

• Shawn Murphy, Center Director, Shell Techworks, Cambridge, MA

• John Rossi, Senior Vice President, NewStar Financial, Boston, MA

• James Stephens, Partner, Sussex Economic Advisors, LLC, Framingham, MA

• Ronald Villarin, Director, FCM360, Duxbury, MA

NECBC Board of Directors 2014 - 2015

OfficersPresident ......................... Bennett Schwartz, TD Bank

1st Vice President ........... Jon Sorenson, Competitive Energy Services

Vice President ................. Leo Desjardins, Conservation Resource Solutions

Vice President ................. Ellen Kief, Law Office of Ellen S. Kief

Vice President ................. Brooks Tingle, John Hancock Insurance

Treasurer ........................ Lindsay Cook

Clerk ............................... Stephen Leahy, Northeast Gas Association

Ex Officio ........................ Robert Good, Good Leads

DirectorsAaron Annable ................ Consulate General of Canada

Jasmin Bertovic............... TransCanada

Anthony Cicerone ........... Bridgewater State University

Margaret Cohen .............. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Michael Cohen ................ Brown Rudnick LLP

Mary-Pat Cormier ............ Bowditch & Dewey, LLP

Timothy Egan .................. Moody Street Pictures

Marie-Claude Francoeur ... Québec Government Office in Boston

Leonard Gold .................. Burns & Levinson LLP

James Grasso ................. Grasso Associates, LLC

John Gulliver ................... Pierce Atwood LLP

Marylee Hanley ............... Spectra Energy Transmission

W. Robert Keating ........... Keating Strategies

William Luthern ............... BTU Acquisitions

Carolyn O’Connor ........... HQ Energy Services

Kenneth R. Rossano ....... Korn\Ferry International

Charles C. Tretter............ Smith and Rauschenbach

Gerald Weseen ............... Clean Power Northeast Development (Emera Inc.)

Doreen Wrick .................. Spectra Energy Transmission

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