SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026|No. 18237

Energy · Agreement

Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador to Announce New Hydroelectric Agreement

Premiers from Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador are set to unveil a new hydroelectric agreement that will shape the future development of Labrador's energy assets.

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We now have a timeline on the hydro deal between Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador.

Information has been coming in dribs and drabs on the new deal to develop hydro assets in Labrador and replace the existing agreement, which does not expire until 2041.

However, Quebec needs confirmed access to future power needs now, as does Newfoundland and Labrador as several significant mining projects await.

The deal comes down Monday afternoon with Premiers Tony Wakeham and Christine Frechette, who will have her energy minister and the president and CEO of Hydro Quebec alongside her. The notification of the news conference from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador does not mention his energy minister or Hydro CEO.

The announcement is set for 1:45 tomorrow afternoon. The location of the news conference has not yet been revealed.

It will be broadcast live on the VOCM-Big Land FM Radio Network.

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A significant new era for energy development is dawning as Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador prepare to announce a groundbreaking hydroelectric agreement. This forward-thinking deal will facilitate the development of crucial hydro assets in Labrador, ensuring a stable and abundant power supply for both provinces. The agreement addresses the immediate and future energy needs of Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador, supporting the growth of key industries and fostering economic prosperity. This collaboration marks a positive step towards harnessing renewable energy resources and securing a sustainable energy future for the region.

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Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador are scheduled to announce a new hydroelectric agreement on Monday afternoon. The agreement concerns the development of hydro assets in Labrador and will replace the existing deal, which is set to expire in 2041. Both provinces have indicated a need for confirmed access to future power supplies, with Newfoundland and Labrador citing several significant mining projects awaiting energy resources. The announcement will be made by the Premiers of both provinces, with Quebec's Premier also bringing her energy minister and the CEO of Hydro Quebec.

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A new hydroelectric agreement between Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador is set to be unveiled, potentially locking in energy development for decades to come under terms that are not yet fully transparent. While the existing agreement doesn't expire until 2041, Quebec's urgent need for future power and Newfoundland and Labrador's reliance on these resources for mining projects appear to be driving this premature renegotiation. Details surrounding the specifics of Labrador's hydro asset development and the financial implications for both provinces remain unclear ahead of the announcement, raising questions about the long-term benefits and fairness of the deal.

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Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador are scheduled to announce a new hydroelectric agreement on Monday afternoon. The agreement concerns the development of hydro assets in Labrador and will replace the existing deal, which is set to expire in 2041. Both provinces have indicated a need for confirmed access to future power supplies, with Newfoundland and Labrador citing several significant mining projects awaiting energy resources. The announcement will be made by the Premiers of both provinces, with Quebec's Premier also bringing her energy minister and the CEO of Hydro Quebec.

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