Churchill Falls deal will outlast any damage Trump inflicts
A new multi-billion-dollar clean energy deal between Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec will triple the capacity of the Churchill Falls hydro-electric project. Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized that this long-term agreement is more consequential for Canada than potential U.S. tariffs.
Why it matters
The deal represents a significant shift in Canadian energy policy and inter-provincial cooperation, securing stable power for major urban centers for the next 50 years.
Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr John Ivison: Churchill Falls deal will outlast any damage Trump inflicts The deal guarantees predictable, stable energy for the next 50 years
Join the conversation From left, Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette take part in a signing ceremony following an announcement for a new Churchill Falls deal on Aug. 17, 2026. Photo by Keith Gosse / The Telegram Article content The most important thing happening in Canada this week is not the threat of 50 per cent tariffs on US$20 billion of this country’s products by President Donald Trump.
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