The Liberal Opposition is concerned that Hydro Quebec is now looking to other Atlantic provinces for energy options as it has reached out to Nova Scotia regarding its plans for offshore wind energy.

Hydro-Quebec is asking the energy industry to assess the feasibility of connecting Quebec’s electricity grid with Nova Scotia’s proposed offshore wind farms.

In a statement, Hydro-Quebec indicates that electricity generated by Nova Scotia’s offshore winds could be used by the Quebec utility to help balance power grids through its 16 interconnections with neighbouring jurisdictions.

Newfoundland and Labrador has the framework of an agreement to expand Churchill Falls and develop Gull Island, but the Wakeham government all but cancelled it after taking office. It is still reviewing the Liberal deal.

Opposition Leader John Hogan says time on that MOU is running out, which means $225-billion will be left on the table. He says the statement by Quebec hydro speaks volumes about its confidence in reaching a deal with the Wakeham government.

The review panel must deliver its final report to government before April 30th