Newfoundland Misses Maritime Energy Deal | Calgary News

Newfoundland and Labrador is sitting on the sidelines as Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and PEI team up with the federal government on a major energy deal to slash costs and upgrade transmission lines — a move Premier Tony Wakeham’s government says it can’t join right now, citing ongoing talks with Quebec over a new hydro deal. But Opposition Leader John Hogan and Liberal critic Fred Hutton argue skipping the table weakens Newfoundland’s negotiating position and misses a key chance to lower bills for residents. With Quebec’s election looming and the Churchill Falls deal on hold, the province’s decision leaves many wondering if it’s sacrificing long-term gains for short-term priorities — and whether it’ll reconsider if Quebec’s deal falls through. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/eaa241ee1bfbde47