Newfoundland Premier seeking new deal with Quebec on Churchill River energy
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham is seeking a new deal with Quebec regarding the Churchill River energy agreement. He aims to renegotiate the memorandum of understanding signed by his predecessor, citing the need for revisions based on an independent review. Wakeham's government intends to secure more electricity volumes for Newfoundland to support industrial development in the region.
- ▪Premier Tony Wakeham wants to renegotiate the Churchill River energy deal with Quebec.
- ▪His government rejects the current memorandum of understanding, calling for necessary revisions.
- ▪Wakeham plans to hold a referendum on any final agreement reached with Quebec.
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Open this photo in gallery:Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham at a news conference in St. John’s on Tuesday.Paul Daly/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountThe Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador says he wants to strike a new deal with Quebec on Churchill River power with possible help from Ottawa, forcing a renegotiation of an agreement trumpeted by the two provinces barely 17 months ago. Tony Wakeham told reporters at a Tuesday news conference in Saint John’s that his government rejects the memorandum of understanding on energy co-operation with Quebec that was signed by his predecessor in December, 2024.
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