Socio-Economic Impact StatementBay du Nord Project: Understanding the Potential Impact

The Bay du Nord Project represents one of the most significant economic opportunities for Newfoundland and Labrador in decades. Located approximately 500 kilometres east of St. John's, the proposed deepwater offshore project has the potential to generate billions in investment, create thousands of jobs, and provide long-term benefits for businesses, workers, and communities across the province.

The recently released Bay du Nord Project, Socio-Economic Impact Statement outlines the anticipated economic, employment, and supply chain opportunities associated with the project, as well as its commitments to workforce development, local participation, and long-term capacity building.

We encourage our members and stakeholders to review the document and learn more about what this project could mean for the future of Newfoundland and Labrador and the opportunities that may lie ahead.

Read the full Bay du Nord Project, Socio-Economic Impact Statement here:

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Registration Now Open for C-NLOER Bay du Nord Public Review Information Sessions

BAY DU NORD

The Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Energy Regulator (C‑NLOER) is announcing the details of the public review of the Bay du Nord Development Application.

The review will be conducted in accordance with the C‑NLOER’s Terms of Reference under the Atlantic Accord Acts and is designed to provide the public with an opportunity to learn about the proposed project and share their views.

The proposed Bay du Nord project is based on petroleum discoveries in the Flemish Pass Basin, about 500 kilometers northeast of St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.

Media Contact:Catherine Warrensaltwaterstrategies@gmail.com

If you are having issues registering for Public Review information sessions, please contact registration@conach.ca.

The public feedback will help inform the C-NLOER’s assessment of whether the Development Application complies with the applicable legislative and regulatory requirements.

Public Review Period and Participation

The public review period will be open for 60 days, from June 22 to August 20, 2026.

During this time, the public will be able to participate through in-person and virtual sessions, as well as written submissions.

Schedule of Virtual and In-Person Sessions

Please click here to register.

*Registration is required to attend sessions. There is no cost to register.

Date and Time (NDT)	Format	Location
June 22, 6:00 p.m.	Virtual Session(ASLInterpretation Provided)	Online (Zoom)
June 23, 6:00 p.m.	In Person	Clarenville Events Centre, Clarenville, NL
June 24, 6:00 p.m.	In Person	Marystown Hotel, Marystown, NL
June 25, 6:00 p.m.	Virtual Session	Online (Zoom)
July 7, 6:00 p.m.	In Person	Glynmill Inn, Corner Brook, NL
July 8, 6:00 p.m.	In Person	Quality Hotel, Gander, NL
July 9, 6:00 p.m.	In Person	Holiday Inn St. John’s Conference Centre, St. John’s, NL

Important: The room for in-person sessions or the Zoom link for virtual sessions will be provided in your confirmation email after registration.

Please note: For all sessions, doors open at 5:30 p.m., session begins at 6 p.m., and no entry will be permitted after 6:30 p.m.

If you are having issues registering, please contact registration@conach.ca.

Participants requiring language or accessibility supports are encouraged to contact information@cnloer.ca as early as possible so that appropriate arrangements can be explored.

Written Comments

Written comments, technical analyses or requests for clarification may be submitted at any time during the review period.

All written responses may be posted to the C-NLOER website. The responses will not be treated as being confidentially submitted and will be posted in the official language in which they were provided. All identifying information will be removed except the name under which the documents were submitted.

The Board reserves the right to withhold from publication comments that are deemed to be spam or unrelated to the Development Plan Amendment Application.

Written comments on this Application may be submitted via email to information@cnloer.ca. Comments forwarded to any other address of the C-NLOER will not be considered.

The deadline for comments is August 20, 2026. The deadline for questions is one week earlier (August 13) to allow time for questions to be reviewed and answered before the comment period closes.

Have You Completed the Provincial Immigrant Retention Survey Yet?

The NL Workforce Innovation Centre is encouraging immigrants across Newfoundland and Labrador to take part in the Provincial Immigrant Retention Survey before the June 30, 2026 deadline.

The survey is designed to better understand the experiences of immigrants living and working in communities throughout the province. The information gathered will help identify what is working well, the challenges newcomers may face, and opportunities to strengthen retention efforts in Newfoundland and Labrador.

By sharing your experiences, you can help shape programs, services, and policies that support welcoming communities, workforce development, and long-term population growth.

If you are an immigrant currently living in Newfoundland and Labrador, we encourage you to take a few minutes to complete the survey and make your voice heard.

Survey Deadline: June 30, 2026

Scan the QR code on the poster to participate and help build a stronger future for newcomers and communities across our province.