Newfoundland and Labrador and Premier Paul Davis

Premier Paul Davis: Premier Paul Davis of Newfoundland and Labrador hosted his counterparts from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and P.E.I. for the meeting in St. John , where they announced a red tape reduction plan meant to streamline business regulations across the region, according to CTV. The Atlantic premiers also agreed to improve efforts to recruit and retain immigrants, adding that the federal government can support them by increasing immigrant allocation levels in the region and ST. N.L. -- Atlantic premiers concluded a meeting Monday saying they're working to improve the region competitiveness by strengthening local work forces, streamlining regulations and ensuring open energy transmission. They will also extend the Atlantic Workforce Partnership for three years to harmonize apprentice certification across 10 trades. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.