Discover events, books, and practical steps employers can take to honour Truth and Reconciliation Day and embed reconciliation year-round. Overview Recognizing Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) is a necessary step in acknowledging the injustices faced by Indigenous communities in Canada. Both observances take place on September
On September 9, 2026, the Government of Nova Scotia introduced Bill 263: the Performance-based Regulation Review Act, which begins the process of developing a performance-based regulation for some public utilities in Nova Scotia. The legislation received Royal Assent on September 18, 2026. How do different regulatory models work for utilities? Currently, utilities like
The Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly passed a resolution to move forward with the Definitive Cooperation and Implementation Agreement (DCIA) for Churchill Falls and Gull Island. Read more.
On July 23, the three Maritime Premiers signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance Maritime Regional Electricity Co-operation and System Integration. Supported by the federal government, the provinces will evaluate opportunities for more collaboration, assess costs and benefits, and determine whether closer regional planning can deliver a more reliable, affordable and resilient electricity system for Maritimers. Read more.
A commentary by Jonathan Levesque, General Manager of Biomass Solutions Biomasse (BSB) and Wood Pellet Association of Canada Board Member. A related commentary first appeared on Canadian Biomass Magazine website on July 20, 2026. . It is shared with the author’s permission. Using low-carbon, locally sourced wood pellets and biomass to heat homes, commercial and
On August 17, 2026, the Premiers of Newfoundland and Labrador and Québec joined Prime Minister Carney to sign a Definitive Cooperation and Implementation Agreement for a new 50-year electricity transmission and generation contract between Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro and Hydro-Québec. If implemented, this agreement has the potential to provide abundant, clean and competitively priced
Commentary by Michelle Robichaud, President of the Atlantica Centre for Energy. A few weeks ago, I was trying to explain to one of my daughters why I spend so much time talking about energy and electricity. She looked at me and said, “Mom, the lights come on when I flip the switch. What else
The Atlantic Electricity Cooperative Initiative (AECI) launched on June 8th in Charlottetown. Atlantic Canada is facing growing electricity demand from electrification, economic development, housing growth, and emerging industries. At the same time, each province operates its own electricity system, plans independently, and faces similar affordability, reliability, and infrastructure challenges. Leaders across the region are
Summary of the Energy NL Conference and Exhibition 2026, provided by Energy NL. Energy Opportunity Takes Centre Stage Our flagship energy event has concluded and what an exciting week it was for attendees of the Energy NL Conference & Exhibition 2026. The theme of this year’s conference was Energy Opportunity: From the Atlantic to
On May 25, 2026, the Atlantica Centre for Energy hosted its Natural Gas Forum: Powering Economic Growth - Part II. This free public webinar explored demand-side considerations about natural gas use in Atlantic Canada. Experts shared information on how natural gas is used in the region, why it is chosen as
On May 19, 2026, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador released findings from the Churchill River Independent Review Committee on the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between Newfoundland & Labrador Hydro and Hydro-Quebec in December 2024 regarding the future of electricity generation on the Churchill River. The Independent Review Committee’s Report: Creating Long-Term Value
Atlantic Canada is adding more wind and solar electricity generation than ever before. That’s good news for the region’s clean energy goals, but it comes with a challenge: the more renewables we add to an electrical grid, the harder it becomes to keep the grid stable and reliable. One of the key tools’ engineers