Federal govt announces $100M to advance offshore wind projects in Nova Scotia – October 15, 2026

Energy Minister Tim Hodgson holds a news conference in Halifax to announce a federal commitment of $100 million to increase the development of offshore wind projects in Nova Scotia. The funding advances the provincial government’s plan for the Wind West project, an offshore wind energy plan for Nova Scotia. Hodgson is joined by Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston, Justice Minister Sean Fraser, local Liberal MP Darren Fisher, and COVE CEO Melanie Nadeau.