Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey has penned a deal with the federal government that will give the province the power to regulate, develop and profit from offshore wind developments but its implementation relies on Bill C-49 passing.
Members of the Atlantic Liberal caucus say they are baffled by the opposition from Conservative MPs to an amendment to the Atlantic Accord.
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Canada s offshore accords with Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador are being updated to promote development of offshore wind farms, but it s not clear yet whether any compensation will be paid to fishermen displaced by wind farms.
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