New Brunswick’s surplus power sales to U.S. could close Irving Paper, firm warns

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Source: New Brunswick - Regional News
Date: 2026-10-30 15:32:23.0
Tags: [New Brunswick, Energy, Industry, Economy, Governance]

J.D. Irving Ltd. executive Mark Mosher warned that a policy change by New Brunswick's Crown-owned electric utility, NB Power, could force the closure of the Irving Paper mill and increase operational costs by an estimated $10 million annually. The policy shift allows NB Power to sell its excess surplus electricity to out-of-province and U.S. buyers at market rates first, forcing in-province industrial clients to rely on more expensive excess power. Energy Minister Rene Legacy stated that the provincial Liberal government will not intervene or reverse the regulatory decision, leaving the matter to be reviewed through an application submitted by J.D. Irving Ltd. to the New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board.

Ministerial Statement: Minister Parrott Recognizes Opening of Equinox Gold’s Valentine Gold Mine

Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-10-29 16:15:13.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Mining, Resources, Economy, Industry, Energy]

Newfoundland and Labrador Minister of Energy and Mines Lloyd Parrott announced the official opening and commercial production of Equinox Gold's Valentine Gold Mine in Central Newfoundland. Equinox Gold plans to invest $436 million over the next two years for a Phase 2 expansion to double its throughput capacity, raising average annual gold production to approximately 223,000 ounces across its 320-square-kilometre property.

Only firm approved to explore for N.S. offshore oil and gas misses deposit deadline

Source: Nova Scotia - Halifax & Regional News
Date: 2026-10-27 15:34:46.0
Tags: [Nova Scotia, Energy, Resources, Economy, Industry]

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston announced that Inceptio Oil and Gas, led by James Edens, missed the Monday deposit deadline to put down $50 million for its approved $210-million offshore exploration bid. Inceptio required the deposit and a subsequent exploration licence before initiating activities like seismic testing and drilling. This marks a setback for Nova Scotia's offshore fossil fuel sector, which has seen no activity since the Sable and Deep Panuke gas projects shut down in 2018.

Premier Wakeham tours Bull Arm Site as OilCo Issues Request for Proposals for Floating Dry Dock Engineering Study

Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-10-23 13:18:27.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Infrastructure, Energy, Industry, Defence, Labour]

The Oil and Gas Corporation of Newfoundland and Labrador (OilCo), acting on behalf of Bull Arm Fabrication Inc. (BAF), has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP Reference No. 926000006 via merx.com) seeking qualified proponents to conduct a Pre-Front End Engineering and Design (Pre-FEED) study for a floating dry dock at the 25-square-kilometre Bull Arm Fabrication Site in Trinity Bay. The initiative follows a June 2026 request for expressions of interest that drew 19 submissions from four countries, with over half originating from entities operating within Newfoundland and Labrador. The proposed floating dry dock aims to expand the site's industrial capacity for ship repair, marine construction, offshore support, decommissioning, and defence-related projects. Interested companies must submit their proposals by February 26, 2027.

Boon or boondoggle? N.S. weighs $10B data centre’s promised economic benefits

Source: Nova Scotia - Halifax & Regional News
Date: 2026-10-23 12:02:20.0
Tags: [Nova Scotia, Technology, Energy, Infrastructure, Industry, Economy]

EverWind has announced a $10 billion private investment to build an 18,600-square-metre artificial intelligence data centre campus and associated wind projects in Point Tupper, Nova Scotia. The facility will be leased for 20 years to the American AI company Anthropic, starting with a 95-megawatt capacity in the first phase by late 2027 and a planned 325-megawatt expansion by mid-2028. The project is projected by EverWind to create 2,000 construction jobs and 215 permanent positions offering salaries ranging from $135,000 to $185,000 per year across the data centre and four power-generating wind farms.

Premier Ford and Prime Minister Carney Launch New Action Plan to Protect Workers from Tariffs and Strengthen Ontario Industries

Source: Ontario - Premier's Office
Date: 2026-10-21 19:30:00.0
Tags: [National, Ontario, Economy, Trade, Labour, Industry, Infrastructure, Mining, Energy]

The Government of Ontario and the Government of Canada announced a combined $8.7 billion action plan to protect workers and industries from U.S. tariffs. The package includes the Joint Steel Action Fund with $3.55 billion from the federal government and $1.67 billion from Ontario, an additional $2.5 billion over two years for large-scale automotive capital projects (up to $1.5 billion federal and $1 billion provincial), and a federal commitment of up to $1 billion over three years for essential road infrastructure in Northern Ontario’s Ring of Fire region. Additionally, light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas regulations will be maintained at 2026 levels (172 grams per mile) through 2029 to provide trade-related relief to the automotive sector.

Carney’s Turkish balancing act must include business, defence and human rights

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-10-21 08:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Trade, Defence, Energy, Industry, Economy]

Prime Minister Mark Carney is undertaking a three-day official visit to Turkey to negotiate a free trade agreement, expand bilateral energy and strategic industry cooperation, and rebuild defence-industrial ties with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan following the easing of a prior Canadian arms embargo. The bilateral relationship currently involves approximately $4.3 billion in trade, with active discussions focusing on potential commercial opportunities for Candu nuclear reactor technology and joint defense initiatives in ammunition production, drones, and counter-drone systems led by Secretary of State for Defence Procurement Stephen Fuhr. Simultaneously, the diplomatic mission navigates foreign policy challenges regarding Turkey's recent domestic crackdowns on civil society and 2SLGBTQ+ organizations, which test the federal government's stated balance of economic pragmatism and human rights values.

Ministers Promote Saskatchewan's Leadership in Nuclear Energy, Mining and Agriculture in Philippines and Japan

Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-16 22:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Energy, Mining, Agriculture, Trade, Industry]

Saskatchewan Minister of Crown Investments Corporation Jeremy Harrison is leading a mission to the Philippines from October 17 to 23, 2026, to attend the World Nuclear Supply Chain Conference and promote the province's uranium sector under the Delivering Energy Security Through Nuclear Power plan, which targets at least 2,600 megawatts of nuclear power by 2050. Concurrently, Minister of Agriculture David Marit is leading a mission to Japan from October 17 to 22, 2026, to engage long-term agrifood buyers and promote trade in a market where Saskatchewan agrifood exports reached $1.2 billion in 2025, driven primarily by canola seed, wheat, barley, durum, and malt.

Nova Scotia to host massive data centre to power artificial intelligence

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-10-16 14:00:00.0
Tags: [Nova Scotia, Infrastructure, Energy, Technology, Industry, Indigenous]

EverWind Fuels is constructing a massive 420-megawatt artificial intelligence data centre campus in Point Tupper, Nova Scotia, backed by $8 billion in private capital. The facility will be built in two phases—95 megawatts coming online by the end of 2027 and 325 megawatts in 2028—under a 20-year lease agreement with an unnamed AI tenant. To power the facility, EverWind is raising an additional $2 billion for four planned onshore wind farms, while utilizing existing provincial grid capacity for initial supply and employing a closed-loop water-glycol system drawing from Landrie Lake. Furthermore, a consortium of Mi'kmaw communities fronted by Membertou First Nation is negotiating a nine per cent equity stake in the project.

Ontario Welcomes $479 Million Advanced Manufacturing Investment in London

Source: Ontario - Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Date: 2026-10-16 13:30:00.0
Tags: [Ontario, National, Economy, Industry, Energy, Infrastructure]

Hitachi Energy Canada is investing $479 million to establish a 21,000-square-meter Transformer Insulation Centre in London's Huron Industrial Park, creating over 100 new jobs with completion expected by 2028. The facility will feature the world's first transformer pressboard manufacturing line with four formers, capable of producing up to 20,000 tonnes of material annually to strengthen North America's transformer supply chain. The Ontario government is providing up to $20 million in funding through the Invest Ontario Fund, while the Government of Canada is contributing $20 million through the Strategic Response Fund alongside $10 million from Natural Resources Canada.

Canada's Largest Helium Purification Facility Opens in Southwest Saskatchewan

Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-15 22:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Energy, Resources, Industry, Economy]

North American Helium has opened Canada's largest helium purification facility near Stewart Valley, Saskatchewan, producing approximately 73 million cubic feet of helium annually and increasing the province's output by over 40 per cent. Over the past decade, North American Helium has invested approximately $700 million and drilled over 120 wells in Saskatchewan, which currently produces over 95 per cent of Canada's helium. The Government of Saskatchewan is supporting the sector through the Helium Action Plan, the Critical Minerals Processing Investment Incentive (CMPII), the Saskatchewan Critical Minerals Innovation Incentive (SCMII), and a Crown Public Offering for Helium and Associated Gases, while advocating for federal tax changes to support a domestic liquefaction facility.

Provincial Government Investing in Marine Low-Carbon Fuels Initiative Through Green Transition Fund

Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-10-15 17:55:28.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Environment, Climate, Energy, Transportation, Industry]

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, through the Ministry of Jobs, Growth and Rural Development, is investing $365,470 from its $7.75 million Green Transition Fund into the Marine Low-Carbon Fuels Green Transition Initiative. Led by the organization econext, the project will assess, test, and demonstrate renewable fuel options within the province's marine transportation sector. The initiative includes assessing local testing capabilities and carrying out a renewable diesel pilot project aimed at reducing emissions and enhancing industry competitiveness.

Newfoundland and Labrador Showcases Defence-Ready Capabilities at DEFSEC Atlantic

Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-10-09 15:20:19.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Defence, Economy, Industry, Technology, Energy]

Premier Tony Wakeham and Minister Lin Paddock represented the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador at the 2026 DEFSEC Atlantic exhibition in Halifax to promote the province's defence, aerospace, and security capabilities. The province emphasized strategic assets including 5 Wing Goose Bay, deepwater ports, critical minerals, and clean energy access via the new Churchill Falls agreement. Additionally, local firms Avalon Holographics and SmartICE were recognized at the 2026 Atlantic Canada Aerospace and Defence Association Industry Excellence Awards for innovation and workforce culture.

LNG Canada to use Chinese steel on $33-billion expansion project in Kitimat, B.C.

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-10-02 14:51:57.0
Tags: [National, British Columbia, Energy, Trade, Industry, Infrastructure]

LNG Canada has announced that its joint venture partners will utilize the state-owned China Offshore Oil Engineering Co., Ltd. (COOEC) to source specialized fabricated steel modules for its $33-billion Phase 2 expansion project in Kitimat, B.C., citing a lack of domestic fabrication capacity. The expansion will add two new processing units, increasing production capacity from 14 to 28 megatonnes per year by the early 2030s. While Prime Minister Mark Carney's newly introduced federal Major Projects Office and Buy Canadian policies emphasize domestic sourcing, private sector energy companies retain the autonomy to determine their supply chains. Meanwhile, pipeline operator Coastal GasLink targets approximately 70% Canadian steel—around 15,000 tonnes—for the compressor stations required to support the terminal's expanded throughput.

Export Development Canada is opening 3 new offices in Europe

Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-10-01 17:05:22.0
Tags: [National, Trade, Economy, Industry, Energy, Mining]

Export Development Canada (EDC) is opening three new European offices in France, Sweden, and Poland to expand Canadian trade ties amid ongoing trade disputes and fractured relations with the United States under Prime Minister Mark Carney's non-U.S. export strategy. EDC projects Canadian exports to Europe could exceed US$104 billion in goods and US$41 billion in services by 2035, building on growth from the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and upcoming bilateral partnership pacts involving critical minerals and energy cooperation.

Saskatchewan Advances Nuclear Power to Support Long-Term Energy Security

Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-09-30 01:30:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Energy, Infrastructure, Resources, Industry, Environment]

The Government of Saskatchewan released "Delivering Energy Security Through Nuclear Power," establishing a provincial nuclear power production target of at least 2,600 megawatts (MW) by 2050 to meet long-term electricity demand. SaskPower will begin planning for two large nuclear reactors in northwest Saskatchewan aiming to generate over 2,000 MW with the first online by 2042, alongside advancing Small Modular Reactor (SMR) development near Estevan at the Rafferty site targeting at least 600 MW. The strategy involves multiple key industry partners including Cameco Corporation, Westinghouse Electric Company, AtkinsRéalis, and GE Vernova Hitachi to build out supply chains and infrastructure.

Atlantic business leaders call for regional policies and more natural resource development

Source: Prince Edward Island - Regional News
Date: 2026-09-25 21:34:13.0
Tags: [New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Economy, Trade, Energy, Resources, Mining, Industry]

The Atlantic Economic Panel, chaired by Don Mills and commissioned by federal Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) Minister Sean Fraser, released a strategic growth plan calling for the creation of a $1 billion Atlantic prosperity fund to help regional companies scale up. The report recommends greater regional integration, including the establishment of an independent electricity system operator across the four Atlantic provinces, the elimination of interprovincial trade barriers, coordinated immigration policies, and streamlined regulatory processes for major projects. Furthermore, the plan urges a 50 per cent expansion of the region's natural resources sector, bolstered by recent provincial policy shifts such as Nova Scotia lifting bans on fracking and uranium mining and approving five new mines.

Cape Breton container port proponent shifts focus to offshore wind development

Source: Nova Scotia - Halifax & Regional News
Date: 2026-09-22 18:25:19.0
Tags: [Nova Scotia, Energy, Infrastructure, Industry, Indigenous]

Sydney Harbour Investment Partners and its project Novaporte have shifted their 13-year container port proposal in Cape Breton to focus on developing an offshore wind manufacturing terminal. The initial phase of the offshore wind hub proposal is valued at US$1 billion and aims to support Premier Tim Houston's proposed $60-billion Wind West offshore energy project, which targets 40 gigawatts of power generation by 2050. The Membertou First Nation holds an equity stake in Sydney Harbour Investment, with Chief Terry Paul emphasizing meaningful ownership, investment, and long-term economic participation for Mi'kmaq communities. Project backers promoted investor interest at the Canada Investment Summit in Toronto, alongside investment partner Fengate Asset Management.

Bank of Canada governor says Atlantic Canada is less exposed to U.S. tariffs

Source: Prince Edward Island - Regional News
Date: 2026-09-21 21:47:30.0
Tags: [Nova Scotia, National, Economy, Trade, Energy, Industry]

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem stated during a speech in Halifax that Atlantic Canada is less exposed to U.S. tariffs than provinces like Ontario and Quebec, though regional residents face heavier burdens from inflation and rising oil prices used for home heating. Macklem noted that Nova Scotia's unemployment rate remains below the national average and pre-pandemic levels, while the region experiences positive economic investments in the shipbuilding, defence, and energy sectors. However, the governor emphasized that achieving sustained economic transformation will require multi-year commitments and investment plans from both governments and businesses.

Ontario Starts Construction on Pickering Nuclear Refurbishment

Source: Ontario - Ministry of Energy and Mines
Date: 2026-09-21 16:30:00.0
Tags: [Ontario, Energy, Infrastructure, Economy, Labour, Industry]

The Government of Ontario and Ontario Power Generation (OPG) have officially started construction on the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station refurbishment project, Canada's largest clean energy infrastructure initiative. The $41.6 billion project extends the operational life of Pickering's four CANDU reactors (Units 5 through 8) by up to 38 years, replacing 1,520 fuel channels and 48 boilers to supply 2,200 megawatts of power. Major contract awards include a $1.7 billion execution phase agreement with Aecon Group Inc. and Candu Energy (an AtkinsRéalis company) for Retube, Feeder, and Boiler Replacement, and a $1.3 billion contract with Aecon Group Inc. and Siemens Energy Canada for Turbine Generator Replacement. The refurbishment will create 30,500 annual construction jobs, generate $17 billion in economic activity across Durham Region and Ontario, and maintain regional medical isotope production for Cobalt-60, with final reactor work pending Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission approval in January 2027.