Official recordGovernment of Newfoundland and LabradorNews releaseApr 1, 2026

Provincial Government Welcomes Historic Federal Defence Investments at 5 Wing Goose Bay

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The federal government announced a record $8 billion for defence-related upgrades in Newfoundland and Labrador, with the central project being upgrades to 5 Wing Goose Bay as part of a $32-billion plan for four northern sites to support NORAD missions.
The federal government plans to spend up to $8 billion on defence-related projects in Newfoundland and Labrador, earmarked for upgrades to 5 Wing Goose Bay in central Labrador.

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The federal government announced a record $8 billion for defence-related upgrades in Newfoundland and Labrador, with the central project being upgrades to 5 Wing Goose Bay as part of a $32-billion plan for four northern sites to support NORAD missions. The package includes a $187-million upgrade to 5 Wing Goose Bay’s central heating plant to replace…

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The federal government plans to spend up to $8 billion on defence-related projects in Newfoundland and Labrador, earmarked for upgrades to 5 Wing Goose Bay in central Labrador. The Defence Department states this would be the largest such investment in the province’s history, with planning still in early stages.

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Provincial Government Welcomes Historic Federal Defence Investments at 5 Wing Goose Bay

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