There are several federally regulated energy infrastructures located throughout the Atlantic. If Indigenous Ministerial Arrangement Regulations (IMARs) are made, it could enable the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources to enter into Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements with Indigenous governing bodies (IGB). Through the arrangements, the IGBs could have the authority to exercise responsibilities over the regulatory oversight of energy infrastructure under the Canadian Energy Regulator Act (CERA).
Federally regulated energy infrastructure in Atlantic Canada
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This map of Atlantic Canada, including New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, focuses on the locations of major pipelines and powerline terminals regulated by the Canada Energy Regulator (CER). It also shows where First Nation Reserves are located in relation to the energy infrastructure, with a few in close proximity to the Maritimes & Northeast pipeline. The Maritimes & Northeast pipeline extends from the Maine border, through New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Other notable pipelines include the Emera Brunswick in southern New Brunswick, and Deep Panuke and Sable Island off the coast of Nova Scotia. There are many powerline terminals in New Brunswick, congregated along the Maine border. More details about the energy infrastructure can be found in the following tables.
Pipelines
Powerlines
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Number of lines
~293 km
~293 km
Total length
| Name | Substance | Phase | CER-Regulated Length | Average Throughput (2024)Footnote 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | Re-gasified natural gas | Operating | 142 km | 0.04 Bcf/d |
| Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline system | Natural gas | Operating | 878 km | 0.19 Bcf/d |
| Deep Panuke Offshore Pipeline | n/a | Abandoned | 175 km | n/a |
| Sable Island Offshore Pipeline | n/a | Abandoned | 200 km | n/a |
Proposed energy project applications in Atlantic Canada
There are currently no applications for new energy projects in Atlantic Canada. For the most up to date information, visit CER’s Applications and projects.
Related links
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please visit the following webpages:
- CER – Applications and projects
- CER – Interactive Pipeline Map
- CER – Provincial and Territorial Energy Profiles – New Brunswick
- CER – Provincial and Territorial Energy Profiles – Newfoundland and Labrador
- CER – Provincial and Territorial Energy Profiles – Nova Scotia
- CER – Provincial and Territorial Energy Profiles – Prince Edward Island
- CER – International Power Lines Dashboard
Contact us
For additional information on the proposed IMARs or to submit comments in writing, please send an email to Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations at: imar-rama@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.