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Provincial Government Opens Public Engagement on New Climate Change Action Plan
Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-10-28 17:30:40.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Environment, Climate, Energy, Governance]The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, through the Department of Environment, Conservation and Climate Change led by Minister Andrea Barbour, has launched public engagement for its upcoming five-year 2027-2032 Climate Change Action Plan. Hosted on the EngageNL platform, the initiative gathers public and stakeholder input on climate mitigation, adaptation, disaster resilience, environmental awareness, and municipal preparedness to support the province's transition to net-zero emissions by 2050. Written submissions, emails, and online questionnaires will be accepted until November 26, 2026, alongside targeted sessions with Indigenous Governments and Organizations, municipalities, and industry stakeholders.
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Minister Barbour Announces Development of a New Climate Change Action Plan
Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-10-28 16:50:06.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Environment, Climate, Governance]The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, through Minister of Environment, Conservation and Climate Change Andrea Barbour, announced the launch of stakeholder engagement on a new Climate Change Action Plan via the EngageNL platform. The initiative aims to collaborate with residents, municipalities, working groups, and Indigenous Governments and Organizations to establish a more attainable plan featuring clear, achievable emissions reduction targets. The updated action plan will prioritize disaster resilience, municipal preparedness, and environmental awareness while establishing a realistic and actionable pathway to lower emissions.
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Canada facing carbon tariff threat from European Union: internal documents
Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-10-28 08:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, Trade, Economy, Environment]Internal Global Affairs Canada documents reveal that Canadian iron, steel, and aluminum exports face imminent carbon tariffs under the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), as Canada's national carbon price of $95 per tonne is not linked to the EU's $134 per tonne system. The incoming import levy exposes approximately $2.8 billion worth of Canadian goods annually, hitting the provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec particularly hard with $885 million and $792 million in exposed exports, respectively. Global Affairs Canada estimates that Canadian exporters will face substantial administrative and compliance costs, with experts warning that EU carbon tariffs could eventually add up to $150 per tonne of steel by 2034. Canadian diplomats continue to engage with the European Commission during the Canada-EU Summit in Montreal to seek exemptions or recognition for domestic industrial carbon pricing systems.
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New Request for Proposals Issued for Aerial Resources to Fight Wildfires
Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-10-23 17:00:21.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Emergency, Public Safety, Infrastructure, Environment]The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, through the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure and the Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands, has issued a revised Request for Proposals to procure two bird dog aircraft to enhance the province's aerial wildfire suppression fleet. The initiative is supported through a partnership with Natural Resources Canada under the Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate: Equipment fund, backed by Budget 2026 allocations exceeding $7 million for firefighting and emergency services resources. Bids for the aircraft RFP are open until November 20, 2026, aiming to improve air traffic control, direct water bombers, provide overwatch, and transport light cargo and crews.
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Preparedness, Prevention and Response Highlight Forest Fire Season
Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-10-21 18:10:48.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Environment, Climate, Emergency, Public Safety]The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador released its 2026 forest fire season statistics, recording 133 wildfires and an approximate burn area of 96,000 hectares across the province, led by 57 fires in Labrador, 56 in Eastern Newfoundland, and 21 in Western Newfoundland. There were 81 confirmed human-caused wildfires alongside 50 lightning-caused fires, marking the first time in recent years that lightning was the leading cause. To support these operations, Budget 2026 provided over $7 million for firefighting and emergency resources, alongside ongoing initiatives such as the return of the province's fifth water bomber, amendments to the Forestry Act to strengthen penalties, and targeted firefighter recruitment.
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Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-10-16 17:05:18.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Environment, Infrastructure, Mining, Resources]The Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment, Conservation and Climate Change announced two environmental assessment updates under Part 10 of the Environmental Protection Act. The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure registered the 6-hectare Baie Verte Quarry (Reg. 2439) on Route 410 to supply aggregate for regional highway work over a 10-to-15-year period, with public comments due by November 30, 2026. Additionally, the Crémaillère Harbour Marine Port Development (Reg. 2429) proposed by Great Northern Port Development was formally released from environmental assessment subject to ministerial conditions.
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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.
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Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-10-09 19:25:43.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Environment, Mining, Infrastructure, Transportation]The Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment, Conservation and Climate Change issued an environmental assessment bulletin under Part 10 of the Environmental Protection Act regarding multiple industrial and infrastructure projects. The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure registered the 4.22-hectare St. Lawrence Quarry (Reg. 2438) and the 11-hectare Greenspond Quarry Extension (Reg. 2437) for public comment until November 13, 2026, with ministerial decisions due by November 23, 2026. Additionally, the minister issued approved Environmental Impact Statement guidelines for Canada Fluorspar (NL) Inc.'s St. Lawrence South Ridge Fluorspar Mine Extension project (Reg. 2406). Finally, Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Limited's Zone 7 Five-Year Operating Plan (2027-2031) (Reg. 2424), the Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands' Crown Zone 7 Five-Year Operating Plan (2027-2031) (Reg. 2428), and 44980 NFLD Inc./JJs Trucking's Happy Valley – Goose Bay Peat Moss Quarry (Reg. 2431) were released from environmental assessment subject to conditions.
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Demolition of Martin Gallant Building Necessary Following Further Assessment
Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-10-05 16:30:46.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Infrastructure, Public Safety, Environment, Governance]The Provincial Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, led by Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Barry Petten, announced that the Martin Gallant Building in Stephenville Crossing will be demolished rather than redeveloped. Additional environmental and structural assessments revealed contaminated soil, the presence of lead paint, and significant structural deficiencies that rendered rehabilitation economically unviable. This decision follows the cancellation of a previously awarded redevelopment contract in June due to risks related to cost escalation, delays, and a lack of preliminary due diligence by the previous administration. The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure will proceed with safe decommissioning and demolition while maintaining local government services and consulting stakeholders.
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Community Infrastructure Strengthened Through Investment in Wastewater Infrastructure in Nain
Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-10-01 15:00:37.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Municipal, Infrastructure, Housing, Environment, Indigenous]The governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador, alongside the Inuit Community Government of Nain, have announced a combined investment of approximately $3.9 million to upgrade the sanitary sewer system in Nain. Funded through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund—which allocates $123.1 million to Newfoundland and Labrador—the project involves replacing damaged sewer mains and manholes, installing inflow protectors, and completing surface grading. These upgrades are designed to reduce sewer backup risks, protect local marine ecosystems, improve climate resilience, and support future population growth and housing development in the community.
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Provincial Government Updates Progress on Commitment to Safer Communities
Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-09-28 17:30:21.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Emergency, Public Safety, Infrastructure, Environment]Premier Tony Wakeham and Minister Pleaman Forsey announced updates under Budget 2026 to enhance emergency services and community safety across Newfoundland and Labrador, backed by over $7 million in new funding. Key allocations include $4.16 million for the Fire Vehicles and Equipment Grant Fund—up $400,000 from previous years—providing trucks and gear to departments such as Bay de Grave, Conception Harbour, and Pasadena. Additional investments feature $1.7 million for 3,400 sets of wildland coveralls, $2.9 million for P25 interoperable first responder radios, $630,000 for two specialized wildfire sprinkler trailers, $770,000 for four regional equipment trailers, and $300,000 to upgrade the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre. Furthermore, the provincial government doubled the tax credit for volunteer firefighters and search and rescue volunteers, and allocated dedicated wildfire suppression resources, equipment, and six new firefighter positions for Labrador alongside community wildfire resiliency planning funds.
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Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-09-28 13:15:12.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment, Energy]The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, through Minister of Environment, Conservation and Climate Change Andrea Barbour, announced environmental assessment decisions under Part 10 of the Environmental Protection Act. The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure's Humber River Ballam Bridge Replacement (Reg. 2430) was released from environmental assessment subject to conditions. Additionally, V and J Tectonic Inc. fulfilled stormwater drainage plan conditions for the Deer Lake Residential and Commercial Subdivisions Project (Reg. 2330), and the Nunatsiavut Government and Natural Forces Development Limited Partnership met employment, environmental management, and monitoring conditions for the Nain Wind Power Micro-Grid (Reg. 2118).
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Provincial Government Opens Second Round of Wildfire Prevention Funding
Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-09-25 18:35:07.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Environment, Climate, Emergency, Public Safety]The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, through the Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands, has opened the second round of applications for the Newfoundland and Labrador Community Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation Program, running until November 6, 2026. This initiative is supported by a $12.8-million joint investment from the federal and provincial governments under Natural Resources Canada's Resilient Communities through FireSmart Program. An initial investment of approximately $2.26 million has already assisted 58 communities in developing community wildfire resiliency plans and local mitigation projects. Applications are assessed by the Newfoundland and Labrador FireSmart Committee alongside a technical sub-committee to help municipalities reduce wildfire risks and protect critical infrastructure.
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Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-09-18 17:40:34.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Environment, Energy, Mining, Infrastructure]The Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment, Conservation and Climate Change registered two major industrial undertakings under Part 10 of the Environmental Protection Act on September 18, 2026. Pittman’s Enterprises Limited proposed the Lodge Bay Quarry, a four-hectare aggregate project located off Route 510 in southern Labrador to supply regional construction. Meanwhile, Triple Point Resources withdrew its prior registration (EA 2413) and resubmitted the Fischells Salt Dome Power Generation Project (EA 2436) in the Bay St. George area, which integrates a wind farm, salt caverns, marine intake pipelines, a Bottom Brook terminal transmission line, and Adiabatic Compressed Air Energy Storage technology to manage renewable energy and explore potential export opportunities. Public comments for both projects are open until October 24, 2026, with the Minister's decisions due by November 2, 2026.
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Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-09-17 13:50:14.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment]Marine Atlantic Inc. has registered the Port aux Basques Navigation Improvement Project (Reg. 2434) under Part 10 of the Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Protection Act to address navigational constraints affecting ferry operations in adverse weather. The 12-month project involves removing Vardy's Rock, widening and deepening the approach channel and turning basin through rock removal south of Vardy's Rock and a portion of Baldwin Rock, and reusing dredged rock to repair the Pikes Island Breakwater and create a Pikes Island infill area for potential fish habitat. Public comments are open until October 20, 2026, with the Minister of Environment, Conservation and Climate Change scheduled to make a decision by October 30, 2026.
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Big Game Season Opening in Newfoundland and Labrador
Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-09-11 16:00:10.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Resources, Environment, Public Safety]The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced the opening of the 2026-2027 big game hunting and trapping seasons, starting September 12, 2026, across the province. Minister of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands Pleaman Forsey reminded hunters to adhere to firearm regulations, such as maintaining prohibited distances from roads and dwellings, and noted that Forest Fire Season regulations require all motorized vehicles on forest land to be equipped with proper mufflers, spark arresters, and an ABC-class fire extinguisher until September 30. New hunters must complete the Canadian Firearms Safety/Hunter Education Course by November 30, 2026, to qualify for the 2027-28 Big Game Licence Draw, while the public is encouraged to report illegal harvesting activities to the Wildlife Division via stoppoaching.ca or 1-877-820-0999.
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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: 2026-09-04 18:00:57.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Environment, Mining, Resources]On September 4, 2026, Newfoundland and Labrador Minister of Environment, Conservation and Climate Change Andrea Barbour issued Environmental Preview Report guidelines for the Queensway Gold Project (Reg. 2408), proposed by New Found Gold Corp., outlining the required information for the report under Part 10 of the Environmental Protection Act. Additionally, the minister released two other undertakings from environmental assessment subject to specific conditions outlined in decision letters: the CBPPL Zone 3 Five-Year Forestry Operating Plan (2027-2031) (Reg. 2425) proposed by Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Limited, and the Jumper's Brook Snowmobile Trail Re-Route (Reg. 2427) proposed by the Newfoundland and Labrador Snowmobile Federation.
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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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Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-08-28 11:55:10.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Environment, Resources, Infrastructure, Mining, Agriculture]The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador's Department of Environment, Conservation and Climate Change announced environmental assessment decisions under Part 10 of the Environmental Protection Act. The Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands registered the Crown Zone 3 Five-Year Operating Plan (2027-2031) covering commercial and domestic timber harvesting, silviculture, and road construction across Forest Management Districts 4, 5, 6, and 8 (Reg. 2432). Additionally, 44980 NFLD Inc. registered a 3.64-hectare peat moss quarry project off South Branch Road in Happy Valley-Goose Bay to supply topsoil (Reg. 2431), with public comments due by October 2, 2026, and a ministerial decision due by October 11, 2026. The White River Hay Company project (Reg. 2426) was released from environmental assessment, and NordSpace Atlantic Corporation met compliance conditions for the St. Lawrence Spaceport Complex (Reg. 2375) regarding a Targeted Vegetation Survey for Species at Risk, a Women's Employment Plan, and Newfoundland Power electrical grid integration.
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