US EditionMark Carney signs deal with Nova Scotia to simplify some environmental review
The agreement aims to cut duplication and shorten review times for projects like offshore wind farms, potentially creating thousands of jobs, officials said.
- On Friday, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston announced a federal-provincial agreement in Halifax to simplify environmental approvals for major infrastructure projects using a 'one project, one review' model.
- Dubbed the 'one project, one review model,' the agreement aims to remove regulatory duplication and increase clarity, with Nova Scotia deciding whether to use this approach on a project-by-project basis.
- This regulatory shift follows Carney's announcement Thursday of $3 billion in infrastructure and defence spending for the region, with $1.2 billion allocated to modernize Canadian Forces Base Halifax.
- Major energy developments like Nova Scotia's Wind West offshore project will benefit from the new process, which aims to build Canada's first offshore wind farms at an enormous scale.
- Regional collaboration efforts include sharing offshore wind expertise with Massachusetts and exploring transmission connections with Hydro-Québec, positioning Nova Scotia within a broader renewable energy strategy.
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Mark Carney signs deal with Nova Scotia to simplify some environmental reviews
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Tim Houston announced the deal on Friday after Carney delivered a brief speech to about 1,100 people at the Halifax Convention Centre. Decision to use 'one project, one review model' will be made by N.S. on project-by-project basis
Streamlined approval process positions Nova Scotia as energy leader » The Laker News
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia and the federal government have agreed to streamline the process when both federal and provincial environmental approvals are needed for major infrastructure and resource projects. Premier Tim Houston and Prime Minister Mark Carney signed the co-operation agreement, also known as the one project, one review model on March 27, in Halifax. It is now in effect. The types of projects which can need approvals from both levels of …
Nova Scotia signs federal agreement to facilitate major projects
Friday March 27, 2026 | HALIFAX, NS by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends Prime Minister Mark Carney was in Nova Scotia today to announce investment in major infrastructure projects in Nova Scotia and also addressed the Halifax Chamber of Commerce. Carney and Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston announced the new Co-operation Agreement between Nova Scotia […] The post Nova Scotia signs federal agreement to facilitate major projects appeared first o…
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Tim Houston meet: environmental reviews reduced, power rates increased
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Tim Houston signed the cooperation agreement this Friday after Carney’s visit to speak to the Halifax Chamber of Commerce.
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