Atlantic Canada's 'Burning Platform' Needs Single Economy, Says Former Premier

A former New Brunswick premier has called for a single economy across Atlantic Canada to save the region from economic stagnation.

Frank McKenna, who served as Liberal premier from 1987 to 1997, described the region as a 'burning platform' that requires urgent action.

A report by the Atlantic Economic Panel, released on September 25, 2026, suggested that the four Atlantic provinces could become one of Canada's most prosperous regions if they work together on economic transformation.