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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