On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the federal government released its long-awaited Budget 2025: Canada Strong. Budget 2025 introduced a Climate Competitiveness Strategy, which anchors several measures aimed at accelerating investment in energy projects and reducing regulatory barriers to growth, while transitioning to an increasingly low-carbon economy. Economic Forecasts and Projected Spending:
The four Atlantic provinces are different from most of their Canadian counterparts when it comes to buying petroleum fuels (gasoline, diesel, heating oil and propane). Unlike elsewhere in Canada, the Atlantic provinces regulate the prices of most or all these fuels. (Quebec stopped regulating gasoline and diesel prices in 2025). What are petroleum fuel
On Wednesday, October 29th, the Government of Prince Edward Island released its new energy strategy, which calls for strengthened consumer protections, upgrades to infrastructure, and regional collaboration. The strategy outlines a long-term vision for the Government of Prince Edward Island’s energy priorities through 2035. The province is building on its previous energy strategy by
The Government of Nova Scotia’s Department of Energy was especially busy in September and October. The Department and Government made several important announcements and launched new campaigns aimed at developing several types of energy including offshore wind, natural gas and small modular reactors (SMRs). Importantly, the Premier of Nova Scotia announced himself as the
On Tuesday, October 14, the 2025 Newfoundland and Labrador general election was held which saw Premier Tony Wakeham, and his Progressive Conservative party defeat incumbent Premier John Hogan and the Liberal government of 10 years. The PCs secured a majority 21 of 40 seats in the House of Assembly, which was considered a
The Government of Prince Edward Island’s Climate Challenge Fund is now open for 2026–27 applications! Established in 2020, the Climate Challenge Fund (CCF) continues to support innovative climate action projects that align with Prince Edward Island’s Net Zero Framework and the Building Resilience: Climate Adaptation Plan. The CCF helps individuals and organizations build the skills,
We’re excited to welcome Fatima Syed Aamir (she/her) as our new Communications Manager at the Atlantica Centre for Energy. Fatima joined the team in July and has already been helping shape how we share our stories, strengthen our connections, and keep Atlantica’s audience informed and inspired. With a background in UX writing and content design,
Fuel 4 the Future is a project focused on helping post-secondary students see a path forward for themselves in the clean fuels industry. Together with industry experts, educators, and First Nations communities, Fuel 4 the Future will enhance knowledge of adopting clean fuels and clarify the career opportunities that exist here in Atlantic Canada.
September 2025 - A conversation with Laurentis Energy Partners. When most people think of nuclear, they think of the Point Lepreau Generating Station on the Bay of Fundy. But nuclear in this province goes far beyond generating electricity; advancing new reactor designs, creating opportunities for local workers, and unlocking the potential to produce isotopes
On September 11, 2025, Prime Minster Mark Carney announced the first group of ‘nation building’ projects that the newly established Major Projects Office will oversee development of. There were no projects selected from Atlantic Canada for this initial list; however, the Wind West Atlantic Energy project was highlighted as a ‘truly transformative’ strategy but
New Brunswick’s electricity system is about to see its biggest upgrades in several years. This summer, NB Power announced two major initiatives - a new 500-megawatt generating station in Westmorland County and more than $300 million in improvements to the utility’s transmission system. The new generating station will provide needed flexible and
August 2025 - In conversation with ARC Clean Technology When the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) completed Phase 2 of its Vendor Design Review (VDR) in July 2025, for ARC Clean Technology’s advanced small modular reactor, it marked a major step forward for a project that could help shape New Brunswick’s clean energy future.