Atlantic premiers say decision needed soon from Ottawa on regional energy loop


Atlantic Canada’s premiers are encouraging Ottawa to make a decision about financing a hydroelectric energy corridor for the region.

The estimated $5-billion Atlantic Loop proposal would connect the four provinces to hydroelectricity from Quebec and Labrador.

The region’s four leaders gathered today in Pictou, N.S., for a meeting of the Council of Atlantic Premiers.

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Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston hosted the meeting and said that although talks with Ottawa are ongoing, the premiers need “clarity” from the federal government on timelines and money for a project he says is “critical.”

Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey says the project needs to start “fairly quickly” because of its size and scope.

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Furey says it’s time for a more detailed plan around the loop project as Atlantic provinces strive to meet aggressive emission-reduction targets.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 29, 2022.

© 2022 The Canadian Press



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