• Premier Wakeham tours Bull Arm Site as OilCo Issues Request for Proposals for Floating Dry Dock Engineering Study

  Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
  Date: 2026-10-23 13:18:27.0
  Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Infrastructure, Energy, Industry, Defence, Labour]

  The Oil and Gas Corporation of Newfoundland and Labrador (OilCo), acting on behalf of Bull Arm Fabrication Inc. (BAF), has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP Reference No. 926000006 via merx.com) seeking qualified proponents to conduct a Pre-Front End Engineering and Design (Pre-FEED) study for a floating dry dock at the 25-square-kilometre Bull Arm Fabrication Site in Trinity Bay. The initiative follows a June 2026 request for expressions of interest that drew 19 submissions from four countries, with over half originating from entities operating within Newfoundland and Labrador. The proposed floating dry dock aims to expand the site's industrial capacity for ship repair, marine construction, offshore support, decommissioning, and defence-related projects. Interested companies must submit their proposals by February 26, 2027.

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• 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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• Canada, France pledge to work together on space infrastructure, economy

  Source: CBC Politics
  Date: 2026-09-20 14:40:36.0
  Tags: [National, Newfoundland and Labrador, Trade, Infrastructure, Technology, Defence, Economy]

  Prime Minister Mark Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon to pledge bilateral cooperation on shared space infrastructure, business growth, and economic development, directing their respective space agencies and defence ministries to develop common launch systems and ground reception facilities. The leaders also tasked the regional joint cooperation commission between Atlantic Canada and Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon to expand work in economic growth, energy transition, and climate resilience. Furthermore, the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce are finalizing an agreement to build shared value chains and deepen business ties amid broader Canadian efforts to forge a closer economic and political alliance with the European Union.

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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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• 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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• 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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