Wasoqonatl Transmission Line

This federal government is a key partner with provinces, territories, Indigenous groups, and industry as we work together to build a 21st-century clean energy economy. The grids of the future not only represent the next step of nation-building for our country: they also place affordability and reliability at their core. The NB-NS transmission line is a great example of a project that will accomplish those goals in Atlantic Canada while also advancing economic reconciliation. Today’s investment in clean electricity in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick will create jobs, drive economic growth, and position Atlantic provinces to take advantage of the economic opportunities presented by the clean economy, now and for generations to come.

More than ever, ensuring Canadian energy security is at the forefront of our priorities and the Government of Canada stands ready to work with Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and other provinces to support interprovincial trade, including first nations. Building a clean, affordable, and reliable electricity grid is central to Canada’s efforts to tackle climate change and build a prosperous economy. Today’s announcement is another testimony to our country’s leadership.

The new transmission line will increase energy resilience, forging a connection between the provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, ensure access to cleaner energy sources, reduce the cost of energy, and provide local economic benefits, at the same time it advances economic reconciliation in partnership with the Mi’kmaw Communities.

The new transmission line will increase energy resilience, forging a connection between the provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, ensure access to cleaner energy sources, reduce the cost of energy, and provide local economic benefits, at the same time it advances economic reconciliation in partnership with the Mi’kmaw Communities.

We are committed to working with partners to advance priority projects to the benefit of all parties. This project is an example of our commitment to working with our neighbouring provinces to build critical infrastructure that will provide greater reliability and energy security, ultimately benefitting customers in both provinces. Federal support through investments in transmission infrastructure and clean energy projects is key to supporting the transition to a clean, affordable and reliable electricity grid. 

The WMA is a proud partner in this project enhancing energy reliability for both Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Our equity investment will advance economic opportunity for the communities we serve, returning financial benefit to the Mi’kmaw in Nova Scotia.

Together, we’re building more than just infrastructure. We’re building connections – across communities, cultures, utilities and provinces. We’re building a legacy of partnership and progress and ensuring that Mi’kmaw communities have a meaningful stake in Nova Scotia’s clean energy transition. Through secured low-cost financing with our partners, this collaboration is also helping to lower the cost of the project for our customers.

NB Power and Nova Scotia Power have built a strong partnership with regional collaboration on many successful projects over the years. We value these partnerships as they help us meet our strategic goals and key priorities, such as grid modernization. This project is an example of our long-standing relationship that will increase the reliability, redundancy and stability in New Brunswick while making way for new renewable energy sources which will directly benefit both New Brunswick and Nova Scotia customers.