The energy sector has become the most important group of industries in Atlantic Canada, according to the latest report by the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council. APEC Senior Economist David Chaundy, tells CHSJ news the push for clean energy could open up considerable potential for new growth.
Chaundy says the most important challenge has been the drop in demand for energy products amidst the recession –and– the need to consider the emphasis of energy export to the suffering New England Market.