Newfoundland and Labrador
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N.L. premier testifies at inquiry into controversial Muskrat Falls dam
Dwight Ball has panned the project as historic mistake.
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We can be ‘really proud’ of Muskrat Falls megaproject, former NL premier
Danny Williams championed Muskrat Falls as a form of energy independence from Quebec, before retiring from politics shortly after announcing the plan in 2010.
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Hydro Quebec wins another round in energy feud with Nfld.
Court affirms its right to buy “virtually all of the power” from Churchill Falls dam.
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Former Fortis president takes lead on Muskrat Falls project
Announcement to come regarding the resignation of Nalcor’s remaining board members.
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NL’s bleak finances fuel angst for the future
Budget’s gouging of at least $3K per family is a lightning rod for fury and existential angst over the province’s future.
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NL budget delivers tax hikes, job cuts, $2B deficit
Measures to cut government spending and raise cash are expected to cost average families $3,000 in new taxes.
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Feds allocate $250M to help struggling Alberta
Little-known fiscal stabilization program provides help when provincial revenues fall by more than 5% from one year to the next.
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NL introduces new generic royalty regime for offshore oil
Province expects the simplified system will make the province more competitive.
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Muskrat Falls hydroelectric project over budget and delayed
Crown corporation attributes the increased cost of construction to market pressures and changes.
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Hundreds of jobs expected as Vale approves new Labrador mine
Development will increase lifespan of Voisey’s Bay by 15 years and boost operations at the Long Harbour nickel processing plant.
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Premiers sign national energy strategy after three years of talks
A communique released July 17 said the plan helps set energy priorities and “encourage the transition to a lower carbon economy.”
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NL will have to wait until 2016 to see export recovery, says EDC
Machinery, auto parts and aerospace sectors will make up for major losses in energy.
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Oil dependent NL lacks competitive edge, study says
Aging workforce among most profound challenges, Conference Board said.
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Let’s follow the Fathers of Confederation
Some provinces are injuring their own potential by simplistically and reflexively opposing sensible economic opportunities.
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Kruger withdraws from Corner Brook mill negotiations
Deadline to reach a collective agreement extended to June 22.
