Churchill Falls.
waterfall on the Churchill River in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
- Reports this week
- 1
- Active events
- 0
- Connections
- 44
What's happening
Earlier this month
-
Jim Dinn and Tony Wakeham are involved in decisions regarding the future deal for Churchill Falls.Some support4 reports
-
Political negotiations over hydro power involving CAQ, Hydro-Québec, and Churchill Falls.Well supported12 reports4 developments inside
-
Under trade pressure, the Carney government has backed a major hydroelectric project at Churchill Falls aimed at bolstering the national economy.Well supported6 reports2 developments inside
-
A potential hydroelectric power deal involving Quebec and the Churchill River was reported.Well supported39 reports5 developments inside
One to three months ago
-
Projects are tied to the Gull Island development.Some support2 reports1 development inside
-
An expansion project requires damming the Churchill River, which flows into Churchill Falls.Some support1 report
-
Churchill Falls is located on the Churchill River.Some support4 reports
-
Ding warned about potential power bill increases related to the Churchill Falls power development.Some support3 reports
-
Amid trade tensions involving U.S. tariffs, the project at Churchill Falls is being pitched to institutional investors for funding.Some support2 reports1 development inside
-
Hydroelectric development is proposed for the river. Proposed 50-year deal involves federal government.Some support2 reports
-
A negotiating team is involved in a new power agreement concerning Churchill Falls, Fortis, and Energy Development Corp.Some support1 report1 development inside
-
A former CEO negotiated the Churchill Falls agreement, tying the development of Gull Island to the deal.Some support1 report
-
BMO provided financial support for hydroelectric generation, transportation networks, and St. Lawrence trade to the Great Lakes to boost Canadian economic growth.Some support1 report
-
A new hydro agreement was reached involving Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador, covering a Gull Island project and Churchill Falls upgrades.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
-
MOU talks are being influenced by the political situation in Quebec, involving the region and Churchill Falls.Some support4 reports1 development inside
-
The CAQ government in Quebec is being influenced by the status of the Churchill Falls agreement and the icebreakers.Some support1 report
-
Power usage from the Churchill River is driving economic growth in Newfoundland and Labrador, with excess power sold to Hydro-Québec.Some support2 reports
-
Mark Carney announced a deal to expand the Churchill Falls project during a press conference in Lévis, amidst trade negotiations breakdown and sovereignty concerns.Some support1 report
-
The federal government is providing financing to upgrade facilities at Churchill Falls and supporting the project at Gull Island.Well supported10 reports
-
Negotiations are underway involving Christine Fréchette and the Government of Canada to replace the 1969 contract related to Churchill Falls.Some support1 report1 development inside
-
Negotiations regarding the Churchill Falls agreement are ongoing, with the Premier questioning the deal's longevity and a professor commenting on investment scale.Some support1 report
-
An agreement backed by Ottawa is set to impact Newfoundland's economy and benefit the Labrador region.Some support2 reports
-
A 1969 contract established the energy chokepoint issue related to the Churchill Falls project.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
No new reports in 90+ daysNo events began in the chosen period. Widen it, or reset.
What's reaching Churchill Falls
Events traced to Churchill Falls, step by step, newest first- New heating funding may change energy demand for Churchill FallsChurchill Falls may face changes in energy demand due to new heating fundingPossible
- Political transition meeting may introduce uncertainty for Churchill FallsPolitical transition meeting may introduce uncertainty for Churchill FallsPossible
Explainers that pass through Churchill Falls
Churchill Falls is a step on the way to someone else- How could the political transition in Quebec affect the Churchill Falls agreement for Newfoundland and Labrador?Political transition in Quebec may introduce uncertainty to Churchill Falls agreementPossible
- How will Paul St-Pierre Plamondon's review of the Churchill Falls deal affect Quebec?Plamondon's review of the Churchill Falls deal could reshape Quebec's energy futureReported
Around Churchill Falls this week
News at the entities that move Churchill Falls most-
Quebec StructuralUS customers are stocking up on goods in Quebec due to fears of tariffs.Moves Churchill Falls
-
Christine Fréchette OperationalChristine Fréchette is gaining support in Quebec while Paul St-Pierre Plamondon leads the PQ.Moves Churchill Falls
-
Newfoundland and Labrador StructuralPoliticians in Newfoundland and Labrador are considering grants for the House of Assembly, while former minister Siobhan Coady agreed to speak to CTV News.Moves Churchill Falls
-
Coalition Avenir Québec OperationalMathieu Lévesque was appointed as the interim leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec.Moves Churchill Falls
-
Mark Carney OperationalThe Middle East conflict is driving up prices, while Mark Carney criticized the US approach to trade talks regarding new tariffs on Canadian products.Moves Churchill Falls
-
Tony Wakeham OperationalJonathan Rowe wrote to Tony Wakeham on October 19, 2026, asking him to reconsider a matter.Moves Churchill Falls
Connections
The 35 strongest of 44, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Quebec Structural
Quebec jointly owns Churchill Falls and relies on its operation for a significant portion of its electricity supply and economic potential.
-
Churchill River Structural
The Churchill Falls power generation facility relies on the Churchill River as its essential water source and physical location.
-
Hydro-Quebec Structural
Hydro-Quebec and Churchill Falls share joint ownership of the generating station.
-
Churchill River Structural
The river serves as the essential physical source and functional location for the power generation associated with the falls.
-
Christine Fréchette Operational
Christine Fréchette actively participates in negotiating and signing agreements related to Churchill Falls' power development and capacity expansion.
-
Fortis Structural
Churchill Falls' power supply is tied to Newfoundland Power, which is owned by Fortis Inc.
-
Newfoundland and Labrador Structural
Churchill Falls is a generating station located within Newfoundland and Labrador and is involved in regional energy agreements.
-
Coalition Avenir Québec Operational
CAQ actively negotiates and is influenced by the energy deal status of Churchill Falls.
Show all 35 connections
-
Gull Island Operational
The two locations are engaged in a functional partnership involving shared investment, operational support, and joint hydroelectric projects.
-
Mark Carney Operational
Mark Carney and his government are actively involved in negotiating, backing, and expanding the Churchill Falls hydroelectric project.
-
Tony Wakeham Operational
Tony Wakeham is actively leading negotiations and influencing the development and agreement surrounding the Churchill Falls energy project.
-
Ottawa Transactional
The relationship involves ongoing governmental negotiations and political protection of the Churchill Falls project deal.
-
Hydro-Québec Transactional
Hydro-Québec is actively negotiating and purchasing power supplied by Churchill Falls.
-
JOLY Operational
Joly is convinced of the project's continuation and viability.
-
Claudine Bouchard Operational
A is linked to the power site B through an active power deal involving Hydro-Québec.
-
Newfoundland Operational
Churchill Falls' operations are tied to provincial agreements and economic interests in Newfoundland.
-
Mélanie Joly Operational
Mélanie Joly publicly defends and cites Churchill Falls as a major clean energy investment.
-
Andrew Furey Transactional
Andrew Furey was involved in signing a historical contract related to Churchill Falls in 1969.
-
Keith Russell Transactional
A is actively influencing the major power deal concerning B, which is currently underway.
-
Government of Canada Structural
The relationship is currently defined by ongoing negotiations to replace the 1969 operational agreement, backed by a commitment of $10B financing for upgrades and expansion.
-
Chris Tibbs Operational
The operational progress of Churchill Falls is shown to be contingent upon political advocacy and debate involving Chris Tibbs.
-
Bernard Drainville Transactional
Bernard Drainville and Churchill Falls are involved in a deal concerning energy sharing.
-
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon Transactional
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon is monitoring a deal involving Churchill Falls.
-
Donald Trump Operational
Donald Trump's trade policies are shown to influence the viability of a deal related to Churchill Falls.
-
Alto Operational
Both projects are viewed as major infrastructure investments competing in their respective markets.
-
François Legault Transactional
François Legault negotiated the hydro deal concerning Churchill Falls.
-
Alberta Shared context
The entities share a general geographic context in Eastern Canada, including the Atlantic coast.
-
Parti Québécois Structural
The status of Churchill Falls is viewed as a potential energy resource to satisfy the political demands of the entity represented by Parti Québécois.
-
Ding Mentioned together
Ding is mentioned in the context of power bill increases related to the Muskrat Falls project, which is the operational area of Churchill Falls.
-
La Presse Shared context
La Presse covers issues related to the Churchill Falls power project, placing it within the shared operational context of regional infrastructure and energy policy.
-
Darryl White Transactional
The relationship is evidenced by a functional support structure where BMO supported hydroelectric generation relevant to Churchill Falls.
-
Dalhousie University Mentioned together
The entities are co-mentioned in academic contexts regarding the investment scale of the project.
-
Fred Hutton Mentioned together
Fred Hutton criticized the distribution of the economic pie related to Churchill Falls.
-
Craig Pardy Transactional
Craig Pardy is linked to a power discount associated with a Churchill Falls deal.
-
Jim Dinn Mentioned together
The project is facing political headwinds regarding its expansion deal, which is currently under discussion.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
9 events- Projects are tied to the Gull Island development.
- An expansion project requires damming the Churchill River, which flows into Churchill Falls.
- Churchill Falls is located on the Churchill River.
- Ding warned about potential power bill increases related to the Churchill Falls power development.
- Amid trade tensions involving U.S. tariffs, the project at Churchill Falls is being pitched to institutional investors for funding.
- Hydroelectric development is proposed for the river. Proposed 50-year deal involves federal government.
- A negotiating team is involved in a new power agreement concerning Churchill Falls, Fortis, and Energy Development Corp.
- A former CEO negotiated the Churchill Falls agreement, tying the development of Gull Island to the deal.
- BMO provided financial support for hydroelectric generation, transportation networks, and St. Lawrence trade to the Great Lakes to boost Canadian economic growth.
August 2026
12 events- Jim Dinn and Tony Wakeham are involved in decisions regarding the future deal for Churchill Falls.
- Political negotiations over hydro power involving CAQ, Hydro-Québec, and Churchill Falls.
- Under trade pressure, the Carney government has backed a major hydroelectric project at Churchill Falls aimed at bolstering the national economy.
- A new hydro agreement was reached involving Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador, covering a Gull Island project and Churchill Falls upgrades.
- The CAQ government in Quebec is being influenced by the status of the Churchill Falls agreement and the icebreakers.
- Power usage from the Churchill River is driving economic growth in Newfoundland and Labrador, with excess power sold to Hydro-Québec.
- Mark Carney announced a deal to expand the Churchill Falls project during a press conference in Lévis, amidst trade negotiations breakdown and sovereignty concerns.
- The federal government is providing financing to upgrade facilities at Churchill Falls and supporting the project at Gull Island.
- Negotiations are underway involving Christine Fréchette and the Government of Canada to replace the 1969 contract related to Churchill Falls.
- Negotiations regarding the Churchill Falls agreement are ongoing, with the Premier questioning the deal's longevity and a professor commenting on investment scale.
- An agreement backed by Ottawa is set to impact Newfoundland's economy and benefit the Labrador region.
- A 1969 contract established the energy chokepoint issue related to the Churchill Falls project.