Source: Government of Canada News (2)
July 11, 2025 Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island Natural Resources Canada
Today, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced close to $16 million in federal funding for energy projects in the Maritime provinces that will help deliver reliable, affordable clean energy in Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick — driving innovation, powering economic growth and creating good jobs throughout Atlantic Canada.
This investment will support key initiatives in the region, including:
- Modernizing electricity grids to deliver more reliable, affordable and clean power to Canadians;
- Advancing carbon capture and clean technologies to reduce emissions and bring more- affordable, low-risk Canadian energy to market;
- Expanding renewable energy capacity by advancing wind and solar power projects; and
- Supporting clean energy projects in Indigenous, rural and remote communities and advancing economic reconciliation.
This funding is rooted in collaboration with provinces, offshore regulators, Indigenous partners, workers and industry to ensure that federal investments reflect Maritime strengths and priorities and deliver long-term prosperity.
Through these investments, the Government of Canada is investing more in the people and businesses that will build the strongest economy in the G7. The projects announced today also underscore the government’s commitment to lowering Canadians’ energy bills, creating more reliable and clean power, growing job opportunities and fostering inclusive, respectful partnerships with Indigenous Peoples.