The governments of Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec, together with Hydro‑Québec and the Churchill Falls Generating Station, signed a new agreement in August 2026 that will raise the amount of electricity supplied from the Churchill Falls hydroelectric project to Quebec by 40 percent. The deal also expands overall generation capacity for both provinces.
Under the new arrangement, the additional power will be drawn from the existing Churchill Falls complex in Labrador, which is owned by the Newfoundland and Labrador government. The increase represents a substantial boost to Quebec’s electricity supply, building on a long‑standing relationship in which power has been exported from the site under earlier contracts.
The agreement is intended to strengthen energy cooperation between the two provinces and to ensure a more reliable supply of renewable electricity for Quebec’s grid. By expanding generation capacity, the deal also creates room for future growth in demand and supports regional energy security.
The partnership reflects a continuation of the historic inter‑provincial arrangement that has seen Churchill Falls serve as a major source of hydroelectric power for Quebec. Officials from both governments emphasized that the new terms will enhance the existing framework, allowing both jurisdictions to benefit from increased output without altering the ownership structure of the generating station.
The 40 percent increase is expected to be integrated into Quebec’s power system over the coming months, providing additional clean energy to consumers and industries across the province while reinforcing the collaborative ties that have defined the Newfoundland and Labrador‑Quebec energy relationship for decades.