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Environmental Approval Co-operation Agreement Announcement
Premier Tim Houston and Prime Minister Mark Carney signed an agreement today, March 27, in Halifax that will streamline the process when both federal and provincial environmental approvals are needed for major infrastructure and resource projects. The news release about the announcement is at: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/03/27/streamlined-approval-process-positions-nova-scotia-energy-leader
Premier Tim Houston, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a new co-operation agreement today, March 27, to streamline the environmental approval process for major projects. (Province of Nova Scotia)
Premier Tim Houston, left, meets with Prime Minister Mark Carney before the announcement to discuss shared priorities for clean energy, regulatory efficiency and sustainable economic growth. (Province of Nova Scotia)
Premier Tim Houston, left, meets with Prime Minister Mark Carney before the announcement to discuss shared priorities for clean energy, regulatory efficiency and sustainable economic growth. (Province of Nova Scotia)