1. A larger, stronger Atlantic Canada with a louder voice with which to speak in Canada, a region of 2.4 Million versus four very small weak provinces. 2. A rationalization of government services with lower costs. Why four separate governments in such a small region? 3. Economic union to eliminate barriers to trade within the region. 4. Comprehensive planning to address region wide issues; the economy, population, marketability. 5. Lower debt servicing charges by pooling debts. 6. A unified region better able to withstand Quebec separation. 7. An opportunity for electoral and political reform.