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Canada, Nova Scotia Take Next Steps Toward Country’s First Offshore Wind Project

Ottawa and Nova Scotia aim to license up to five gigawatts of offshore wind by 2030, with public consultations involving Indigenous and industry stakeholders guiding the process.

  • The federal government and Nova Scotia have announced a prequalification process for potential bidders interested in developing offshore wind projects.
  • The goal is to issue a call for development bids by the end of this year with a target of licensing five gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030.
  • The province estimates the initial capital cost of the Wind West project at around $60 billion and is seeking federal investment tax credits and financing.
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Ottawa and Nova Scotia outline initial steps in developing offshore wind

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Ottawa and Nova Scotia announced Saturday a pre-qualification process for potential bidders for the development of Canada's first offshore wind projects.

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
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