• Newfoundland and Labrador Signs Co-operation Agreement on Environmental and Impact Assessments with the Government of Canada

  Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
  Date: 2026-09-08 18:40:41.0
  Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, National, Environment, Climate, Infrastructure, Governance]

  The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Government of Canada signed a Co-operation Agreement on Environmental and Impact Assessments, announced by provincial Minister Chris Tibbs on behalf of Minister Andrea Barbour and federal Minister Joanne Thompson. The agreement implements a "one project, one review" framework to streamline environmental assessments, minimize regulatory duplication, enhance information sharing, and support Indigenous consultation for major projects. Similar to federal agreements established with British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia, this policy aims to accelerate infrastructure development and increase regulatory certainty for investors.

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• Environmental Assessment Bulletin

  Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
  Date: 2026-09-02 13:25:22.0
  Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Energy, Environment, Climate, Infrastructure]

  The Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment, Conservation and Climate Change has officially registered the Corner Brook Area Renewable Energy Project (Project Tuckamore), proposed by Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Limited, under Part 10 of the Environmental Protection Act. The undertaking involves constructing an approximately 155 MW wind farm consisting of up to 22 wind turbines, a transmission line connecting to the Massey Drive substation, upgrades to Deer Lake Power facilities, forestry modernization activities, and associated road and electrical infrastructure. The project was registered on September 1, 2026, with public comments open until October 6, 2026, and the Minister's decision due by October 16, 2026.

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