05/26/2026
Thank You for Joining Us at the 2026 State of the Region
What an incredible morning of discussion, collaboration, and forward-thinking conversation at the 2026 State of the Region held at Yarmouth.
A sincere thank you to our distinguished panelists:
🔹 Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries
🔹 MP Chris d’Entremont
🔹 MLA Colton LeBlanc
🔹 MLA Nick Hilton
🔹 Mayor Pam Mood
🔹 Warden John Cunningham
🔹 Warden Nicole Albright
And a special thank you to our moderator, Angelique LeBlanc, CEO of , for guiding a thoughtful and engaging discussion.
Throughout the morning, one message was heard loud and clear: Southwest Nova Scotia has tremendous opportunity ahead.
From strengthening our fisheries and marine industries, to addressing housing and healthcare challenges, exploring opportunities in defence, innovation, aquaculture, tourism, and workforce development, the conversation reinforced what many of us already know — our greatest strength is our ability to work together.
Thank you as well to our event sponsors:
⭐ Coastal Financial Credit Union
⭐ Nova Scotia Power
⭐ Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®
⭐ Nova West Regional Business Park
And to our valued event partners:
🤝 CBDC Yarmouth .yarmouth
🤝 Western Regional Enterprise Network (WREN)
Most importantly, thank you to everyone who attended, asked questions, shared ideas, and contributed to the conversation. Your engagement demonstrates the passion and commitment that continues to drive our region forward.
The future of Southwest Nova Scotia will not be shaped by any one municipality, organization, business, or level of government. It will be shaped by all of us working together.
The opportunities are real. The momentum is building. And the best chapters of our region’s story are still ahead.
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