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    A Memorandum of Understanding between NL and Quebec has been signed, deal could be worth billions

    Thursday, 12 December 2024 16:09

    By Tonya Organ

    The project is expected to generate a quarter of trillion dollars into provincial coffers over its lifespan. 

    They said it would be a “historic partnership” and today’s announcement between the Premiers of NL and Quebec will go down in history. Premier Andrew Furey was joined by the Premier of Quebec Francois Legault to literally “rip up” the 1969 agreement between Churchill Falls and Hydro Quebec, a deal that’s been a thorn in this province’s side for 55 years. The new deal includes contracts with Churchill Falls (Labrador) Corporation (CF(L)Co) and both Hydro-Québec and Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro for existing Churchill Falls generation at a new price; and the development of new generation projects in Labrador, including Gull Island. Furey says over the life of the agreement, the province will see dividends of more than $200 billion by 2075, have access to nearly four times the electricity we do today, and will  include the development of Gull Island without the financial and construction risks. Premier Legault says it’s a great day for Quebec and NL. The MOU will be brought to the House of Assembly for debate early in January. The project is expected to generate a quarter of trillion dollars into provincial coffers over its lifespan. 

     

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