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Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador Sign Revised Hydro Deal

Steady: 0 in the last 7 days Updated oct 6

The latest in this situation

  1. CAQ signs revised hydro deal with Newfoundland and Labrador.
  2. An expansion project requires damming the Churchill River, which flows into Churchill Falls.
  3. Cooperation agreement signed between the two entities, leading to economic rent for Quebec.
  4. Projects are tied to the Gull Island development.
  5. Access to the Quebec grid now allows for power export.

How it started

10 reports, 7 independent, last reported Oct 9. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

Well supportedReported by 6 independent outlets

Christine Fréchette signed a revised hydro deal with Newfoundland and Labrador. Separately, a Definitive Cooperation and Implementation Agreement was signed involving Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro, Hydro Quebec, and Churchill Falls (Labrador) Corporation Limited. This agreement allows for power export via the Quebec grid [Summary].

From vocm.com, saltwire.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The agreement relates to the joint operation of Churchill Falls. Independent valuations suggest the true economic value of the Churchill Falls facilities is around $4.5 billion annually. The deal also addresses the historical issue of Quebec paying meager rates for purchased energy.

From saltwire.com

Who's involved

  • Newfoundland and LabradorProvince involved in the energy and resource development negotiations.
  • QuebecProvince involved in the energy and resource development negotiations and the signing of the hydro deal.
  • Christine FréchettePremier of Quebec who signed the revised hydro deal with Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • Hydro-QuebecHydroelectric utility involved in the Definitive Cooperation and Implementation Agreement.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

These are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.

  • Churchill FallsSpeculative

    The deal might provide federal financing to expand capacity, tripling the generating station's output.

Possible ripples

Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.

How it developed

Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.
  1. CAQ signs revised hydro deal with Newfoundland and Labrador.1 source
  2. A proposed power agreement was put forward between Newfoundland and Quebec in February 2022.Sub-event
  3. Cooperation agreement signed between the two entities, leading to economic rent for Quebec.1 source
  4. Access to the Quebec grid now allows for power export.Sub-event
  5. A new hydro agreement was reached involving Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador, covering a Gull Island project and Churchill Falls upgrades.Sub-event
  6. PQ leader drives power project partnership between Quebec and N.L. involving Churchill Falls.1 source
  7. A new energy deal ramp-up between Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador is facing pushback regarding cultural history and Innu concerns.Sub-event
  8. N&L and Quebec are leading negotiations on energy and resource development, including a hydro deal.1 source

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