Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston will visit Boston and Washington D.C from November 30th to December 7th to advance the provinces interests in cultural connections, trade, and healthcare innovation.
“Our connections to New England and the United States are significant and I am looking forward to honoring our shared history and exploring ways to enhance our mutual interests in trade, investment, and innovation.” stated Premier Houston. “This is also an opportunity to share ideas on other issues important to Nova Scotians including healthcare delivery and combating climate change.”
Houston will start by attending a reception for the Earthshot prize by Prince William, Prince of Wales in Boston on Wednesday, an award that recognizes solutions to environmental challenges and is awarded to five recipients each year. He will also attend a reception hosted by the ancient and honourable Artillery Company of Massachusetts the oldest chartered military organization in the western hemisphere and take a guided tour of their museum.
On December 1st, the Premier will join Nova Scotians and Bostonians for the annual lighting of the Christmas tree donated by Nova Scotians in recognition of help received in the aftermath of the Halifax Explosion.
The mission is expected to wrap up when Premier Houston addresses participants at the CTel Digital Health Summit in Washington D.C on December 6th. His remarks will focus on Nova Scotia’s success with increasing access to virtual care and exploring innovation in technology and policy to enhance healthcare delivery.