Churchill Falls (Government of Newfoundland and Labrador)
The provincial government says local benefits agreements will be in place for proposed mega projects related to the Churchill Falls MOU.
Last week, PC energy critic Lloyd Parrott criticized the agreement, saying it only singles out Gull Island as a project to favour hiring Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.
A statement from the Premier’s Office indicates that any significant construction project in the province will require an environmental assessment.
The premier’s offices says the construction of a second powerhouse at Churchill Falls would require an environmental release before construction can occur, and as part of that process a local benefit and hiring policy will be required before construction can proceed.