Senator Sherman Meets with Premier of New Brunswick

For Immediate Release

February 12, 2008

Augusta – Senator Roger Sherman (R-Aroostook) joined several other boarder Senators at the invitation of Governor Baldacci to meet with the Premier of New Brunswick. The meeting will take place following the Premier’s speech to a joint session of the legislature.

Senator Sherman said, “This is a great opportunity to discuss with the head of the Province of New Brunswick strengthening our relationship. I intend to speak to issues of trade, energy, and boarder crossing. It will also be important to discuss the advantages of a Canadian Ombudsman to act as a liaison between New Brunswick and Maine. The issues of trade, energy, and boarders are important and require constant attention something that Governor Baldacci by virtue of his job cannot do.”

Premier Shawn Graham has held office since 2006 and is the 31 Premier of New Brunswick, He is focused on making New Brunswick an energy leader and has campaigned as bringing self sufficiency to New Brunswick.

“I hope that the Premier will be open to new ways of dealing with Maine. New Brunswick is our neighbor and it is time to recognize the great potential that exists between our state and his province. To turn that potential in to opportunity we need to have frank discussions about trade, energy, and boarder issues to ensure that both Maine and New Brunswick have the opportunity to grow.”

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