Canada Designates First Offshore Wind Areas in Nova Scotia

The Government of Canada and the Province of Nova Scotia have jointly designated four offshore wind energy areas off Nova Scotia’s coast as a key step to develop an offshore wind industry.

• Designated areas: French Bank, Middle Bank, Sable Island Bank, and Sydney Bight; aiming to license 5 gigawatts of offshore wind by 2030.
• Process and next steps: Competitive licensing managed by the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator; first call for bids planned later in 2025; further areas to be revisited after initial licenses are awarded.