• Statement from Premier Wakeham on France’s Pledged Intention to Launch Exploratory Snow Crab Fishery

  Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
  Date: 2026-09-29 19:25:34.0
  Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, National, Trade, Fisheries, Resources, Governance]

  Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Wakeham expressed disappointment and opposition regarding France's pledged intention to launch an exploratory snow crab fishery on the extension of Canada's continental shelf. Premier Wakeham discussed the issue with federal Minister Thompson, who confirmed that the Government of Canada does not support France's action. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) and Global Affairs Canada are collaborating to determine next steps and protect Canada's jurisdictional authority and fishing industry.

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• Canada’s Information and Privacy Regulators Collaborate to Advance Transparency, Privacy and Accountability Amid Rapid Technological Change

  Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
  Date: 2026-09-17 13:20:08.0
  Tags: [National, Newfoundland and Labrador, Technology, Governance]

  Federal, provincial, and territorial information and privacy commissioners and ombuds, hosted by Information Commissioner of Canada Caroline Maynard and Privacy Commissioner of Canada Philippe Dufresne, gathered in Ottawa for their annual meeting to discuss independent oversight, public trust, and the challenges of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum computing. Participants examined the intersection of privacy with cross-border data flows, digital sovereignty, and how modern technology impacts government record management and access to information. Kerry Hatfield, Information and Privacy Commissioner for Newfoundland and Labrador, emphasized that Newfoundland and Labrador's Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015 remains the strongest in Canada and that evolving legal frameworks must protect both privacy rights and public access to information.

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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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• Jean Chrétien says ‘we bow to no one’ in fiery 9/11 speech in Gander, N.L.

  Source: CBC Politics
  Date: 2026-09-11 19:57:37.0
  Tags: [National, Newfoundland and Labrador, Trade, Defence, Governance]

  Former Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien delivered a speech in Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the United States. Speaking in the presence of U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra, Chrétien addressed ongoing Canada-U.S. trade tensions, tariffs initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump, and threats to Canadian sovereignty. Chrétien defended Canada's historical contributions to post-9/11 security—including invoking NATO Article 5 and deploying troops to Afghanistan where 158 Canadian soldiers died—while warning that Canadian kindness should not be mistaken for weakness.

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• Jean Chrétien says ‘we bow to no one’ in stirring 9/11 speech in Gander, N.L.

  Source: CBC Politics
  Date: 2026-09-11 19:57:37.0
  Tags: [National, Newfoundland and Labrador, Trade, Defence, Governance]

  Former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien delivered a speech at the 25th-anniversary commemoration of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, addressing current geopolitical tensions and trade disputes between Canada and the United States. Speaking before an audience that included U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra, Chrétien referenced ongoing trade friction and rhetoric initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump, warning U.S. leadership not to mistake Canadian kindness for weakness. The event highlighted Canada's historical contributions to post-9/11 security operations, including deploying Canadian troops to Afghanistan where 158 soldiers were killed, while addressing contemporary diplomatic strains.

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• Ottawa ends NunatuKavut bid for Indigenous rights recognition, NCC says

  Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
  Date: 2026-09-09 12:58:41.0
  Tags: [National, Newfoundland and Labrador, Indigenous, Governance, Justice]

  Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty announced that the federal government is terminating the 2019 Memorandum of Understanding and the Recognition of Indigenous Rights and Self-Determination process with the NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC). The federal Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) stated that evidence and documentation submitted by NCC to support claims under Section 35 of the Constitution Act did not satisfy court-established legal tests for Indigenous rights and title. The termination of the MOU takes effect on October 4, though CIRNAC noted the decision does not preclude NCC from applying for federal programs that do not require Section 35 recognition. The decision was welcomed by the Innu Nation and the Nunatsiavut Government, while NCC criticized the move and stated it will pursue all avenues, including potential legal action.

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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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