• 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.

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• Provincial Government Invests $4 Million to Support Growth of Atlantic Spaceport Complex

  Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
  Date: 2026-08-27 13:30:22.0
  Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, National, Economy, Industry, Technology, Defence]

  The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is investing $4 million consisting of a $1 million term loan and a $3 million forgivable loan into NordSpace Corporation to support the development of the Atlantic Spaceport Complex in St. Lawrence. The broader $10 million project also includes a $1 million contribution from the Government of Canada through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and a $5 million private investment from NordSpace Corporation. The provincial funding is tied to the creation of 100 new full-time permanent positions by 2033 to establish Canadian commercial space-launch capabilities.

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