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  1. Political negotiations over hydro power involving CAQ, Hydro-Québec, and Churchill Falls.
  2. A potential hydroelectric power deal involving Quebec and the Churchill River was reported.
  3. Christine Fréchette is negotiating a potential energy deal involving Churchill Falls and Hydro-Québec.
  4. Political negotiations over hydro power involving CAQ, Hydro-Québec, and Churchill Falls.

Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador finalize hydroelectric power agreement

39 reports, 8 independent Updated Sep 17
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What happened

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An agreement was reached between Quebec, Churchill Falls, and Hydro-Québec to supply 15% of Quebec's electricity. The power development agreement between Churchill Falls and the Churchill River is currently under review. The agreement includes plans for construction projects, such as a power plant at Gull Island and an onshore wind farm, around the Churchill River.

From cbc.ca, thepeterboroughexaminer.com

Why it matters

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If finalized, the proposal could bring billions of dollars to Newfoundland and Labrador over five decades. The federal government is providing $10 billion in financing for several proposed projects, including transmission lines. The projects could also create thousands of jobs and trigger an influx of workers in central Labrador.

Political negotiations over hydro power are underway involving Quebec, Hydro-Québec, and Churchill Falls.

From cbc.ca, thepeterboroughexaminer.com

Who's involved

  • QuebecProvince of Canada involved in the power deal and joint owner of Churchill Falls
  • Hydro-QuebecHydroelectric utility that finalized a power purchase deal utilizing Churchill Falls resources
  • Churchill FallsWaterfall on the Churchill River central to the power generation operations
  • Tony WakehamCanadian politician involved in the negotiations for the Churchill Falls deal

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  • Hydro-QuebecSpeculative

    Hydro-Québec might see changes in its ownership or control through the new energy deal at Churchill Falls.

  • QuebecSpeculative

    Quebec might see changes in its energy purchasing terms and market structure due to the contract renegotiation.

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  1. The power development agreement between Churchill Falls and Churchill River is currently under review.1 source
  2. Agreement reached involving Quebec, Churchill Falls, and Hydro-Quebec to supply 15% of Quebec's electricity.1 source
  3. Mark Carney and Tony Wakeham announced the details of the Churchill River Electricity Rebate.Sub-event
  4. Operational details of the potential hydro power deal are being discussed.1 source
  5. Christine Fréchette is negotiating a potential energy deal involving Churchill Falls and Hydro-Québec.Sub-event
  6. Hydro-Québec finalized a power purchase deal utilizing resources from Churchill Falls in Newfoundland and Labrador.1 source
  7. Potential hydroelectric power deal announced for the Churchill River in Quebec.1 source

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