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N.L., Quebec announce new Churchill Falls agreement worth billions — with help from Ottawa

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17 August 2026

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Fusion42 · 17 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec announced a new energy deal for Churchill Falls and other hydro and wind projects, supported by $10 billion federal financing and valued at nearly $70 billion, aiming to nearly triple Churchill Falls' capacity and provide guaranteed transmission access to external markets.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech, and 2 sources have reported it.

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You now face a large-scale opportunity to supply green energy as Newfoundland and Labrador gain control over power exports with federal backing. Secure partnerships for transmission through Quebec now to access new North American markets.

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