• Public Advisory: Help Shape Newfoundland and Labrador’s Rural Revitalization Strategy

  Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
  Date: 2026-10-29 19:10:13.0
  Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Economy, Infrastructure, Governance]

  The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, through the Department of Jobs, Growth and Rural Development, has launched public consultations to shape its upcoming Rural Revitalization Strategy. Residents, municipalities, Indigenous governments and organizations, businesses, community groups, and local leaders are invited to participate through in-person and virtual consultation sessions beginning November 2, 2026, an online questionnaire via EngageNL, or written submissions sent to the Natural Resources Building in St. John's. The strategy aims to implement a region-by-region approach to foster sustainable economic growth and stronger rural communities throughout the province.

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• Public Advisory: Help Shape Newfoundland and Labrador’s Rural Revitalization Strategy

  Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
  Date: 2026-10-29 19:10:13.0
  Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Economy, Governance, Infrastructure]

  The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced public consultations for its new Rural Revitalization Strategy, inviting residents, municipalities, Indigenous governments and organizations, businesses, community groups, and local leaders to share priorities. Stakeholders can participate through in-person or virtual consultation sessions beginning November 2, 2026, in Conception Bay South and Wabana, by completing an online questionnaire at EngageNL, or by providing written submissions via mail or email to the Executive Council. The strategy aims to implement a region-by-region approach to foster sustainable economic growth and strengthen rural communities across the province.

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• Premier Announces Key Addition to Negotiating Team and Next Steps for Churchill Falls Agreement

  Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
  Date: 2026-10-28 16:15:00.0
  Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Energy, Infrastructure, Resources, Governance]

  Premier Tony Wakeham and Minister of Energy and Mines Lloyd Parrott announced that Barry Perry is transitioning to Special Advisor while Gary Smith, former President and CEO of Newfoundland Power and Executive Vice-President at Fortis Inc., will take over as lead negotiator for the Churchill Falls and Gull Island agreement. The updated agreement with Quebec and the Government of Canada is projected to deliver 760 megawatts of additional power, 985 megawatts of guaranteed transmission portfolio, and an estimated $273 billion in total nominal value over its lifetime. The completed definitive agreements will subsequently be tabled in the House of Assembly for technical briefings and a special legislative debate.

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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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• Public Advisory: Help Shape Newfoundland and Labrador’s Rural Revitalization Strategy

  Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
  Date: 2026-09-22 14:30:58.0
  Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Economy, Industry, Infrastructure, Governance]

  The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, through the Department of Jobs, Growth and Rural Development, has launched a public engagement process to shape the province's new Rural Revitalization Strategy. Municipalities, Indigenous governments, businesses, and local leaders are invited to provide feedback via the online platform EngageNL, in-person and virtual consultation sessions, or written submissions sent to the Natural Resources Building in St. John's. The initiative aims to address regional economic challenges, strengthen local leadership, and establish measures of success for sustainable rural communities and population growth.

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• Statement from the Premier on the Passage of the Churchill Falls Resolution

  Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
  Date: 2026-09-17 23:00:27.0
  Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Energy, Resources, Infrastructure, Indigenous, Governance]

  The Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly passed a resolution approving the Definitive Cooperation and Implementation Agreement for Churchill Falls and Gull Island, following a four-day debate and review by the Independent Churchill River Review Committee. The agreement replaces the 1969 Churchill Falls Agreement, delivers $49 billion in present-day value ($273 billion in nominal cash flows) over its lifespan, and provides increased transmission access and power control. Premier Tony Wakeham announced that the province will advance the project in partnership with the Innu Nation to drive economic growth and job creation.

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• Critics slam Newfoundland, Quebec power agreement as MLA leaves party

  Source: Nova Scotia - Halifax & Regional News
  Date: 2026-09-14 21:06:40.0
  Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec, National, Energy, Infrastructure, Governance]

  The Newfoundland and Labrador legislature opened a four-day debate on a tentative 50-year framework agreement with Hydro-Québec concerning Churchill Falls energy, valued at over $50 billion with $10 billion in federal financing from Prime Minister Mark Carney's government. The proposed energy arrangement involves divvy-ing up power from the 5,428-megawatt Churchill Falls generating station and developing a new 2,700-megawatt generating station at Gull Island on the Churchill River, targeting an estimated return of $49 billion for Newfoundland and Labrador. Amid heavy public protests outside the Confederation Building and criticism over abandoning a promised referendum, Progressive Conservative MLA Keith Russell left the governing caucus to sit as an Independent for his Labrador district.

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• Provincial Government Develops New Policy for Sale of Surplus Land and Buildings

  Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
  Date: 2026-09-10 17:30:45.0
  Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Infrastructure, Governance]

  The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, through the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure led by Minister Barry Petten, has introduced a new policy governing the sale of surplus government-owned land and buildings on September 10, 2026. Under the policy, surplus properties must undergo departmental consultations to confirm operational redundancy before being offered through an open, competitive public solicitation process intended to achieve fair market value. The framework establishes that previous owners will receive reasonable notification of an intended sale but will not be granted preferential treatment, advance notice, or a first right of refusal. Furthermore, the Provincial Government may enforce minimum bid requirements and recover transaction-related expenses such as surveys, appraisals, title searches, and environmental assessments.

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• Province Announces Proposed Debate Structure for Special Sitting on New and Better Churchill Falls and Gull Island Agreement

  Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
  Date: 2026-09-10 14:50:46.0
  Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Energy, Resources, Governance, Infrastructure]

  The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced the proposed rules and debate structure for a special four-day sitting of the House of Assembly, scheduled from September 14 to September 17, 2026. Members of the House will debate the Definitive Cooperation and Implementation Agreement for Churchill Falls and Gull Island alongside related commitments from the Government of Canada. Over the first three days, MLAs will have access to more than 19 hours of direct questioning with negotiating teams, independent commercial and financial advisors, representatives from Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro, oversight committee chairs, Natural Resources Canada officials, and a Member of Parliament, with no speaking-time limits on expert responses. The final day will feature dedicated 10-minute closing remarks for every Member prior to the legislative vote on the resolution.

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• Resumption of the House of Assembly

  Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
  Date: 2026-09-09 13:40:54.0
  Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Energy, Infrastructure, Governance]

  Pursuant to Standing Order 8(7), the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador advised the Speaker that the House of Assembly will reconvene on an extraordinary basis at 10 a.m. on Monday, September 14, 2026. Members of the House of Assembly will debate and consider matters relating to a Definitive Cooperation and Implementation Agreement involving Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro, Hydro-Québec, and Churchill Falls (Labrador) Corporation Limited. Proceedings will be broadcast live via the House of Assembly television channel and streamed online.

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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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• Public Advisory: Churchill Falls Engagement Now Open

  Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
  Date: 2026-09-04 16:45:31.0
  Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Energy, Governance, Infrastructure]

  The Provincial Government of Newfoundland and Labrador launched an online portal on the engageNL website allowing residents to submit questions regarding the Churchill Falls Agreement. Submissions close on September 10, 2026, and will be used to inform discussions during a special sitting of the House of Assembly beginning on September 14, 2026.

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• Government Issues Public Disposal Tender for Air-Supported Dome Structure

  Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
  Date: 2026-09-02 16:50:47.0
  Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Infrastructure, Healthcare, Governance]

  The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, through the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, has issued a public disposal tender via www.merx.com/govnl to sell a large, unused 100,000-square-foot air-supported dome structure. The membrane structure was originally procured for the cancelled Kenmount Crossing Acute Care Campus project but was never deployed and is currently professionally packed and stored. Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Barry Petten noted that the competitive disposal tender aims to eliminate ongoing storage expenses, maximize value for taxpayers, and allow private-sector, community, or institutional operators to utilize the asset for high-occupancy recreational or public events.

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