Bill Amending Atlantic Accord providing Regulatory Framework to Establish Offshore Renewable Energy Production Becomes Law

Oct 22, 2024 | Regional News

A bill that amends the Atlantic Accord has now become law. Central Nova MP Sean Fraser says the bill has received royal assent following its passage in the Senate earlier this month.
Fraser says the bill provides a framework to establish offshore renewable energy production in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.
Fraser says both provincial governments in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador have been supportive of the bill.  He says it will have an impact for many years to come

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When Howard, a radio veteran and one of the original Broadcast News anchors, founded Broadcast Dialogue in 1992, he saw a need for both timely delivery of Canadian broadcast industry news, but also recognized the importance of creating a sense of community.

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