• 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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• 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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