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Newfoundland and LabradorMar 12, 2026Newfoundland and Labrador

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The federal government will spend a record-setting $8 billion on defence-related upgrades in Newfoundland and Labrador, including major work at 5 Wing Goose Bay.
The federal government announced an up to $8 billion investment in defence projects in Newfoundland and Labrador, focused on upgrades to 5 Wing Goose Bay as part of a broader $32-billion northern infrastructure plan.

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The federal government will spend a record-setting $8 billion on defence-related upgrades in Newfoundland and Labrador, including major work at 5 Wing Goose Bay. The plan is part of a $32-billion initiative to improve northern NORAD sites, with additional upgrades at other locations and energy-efficiency measures aimed at net-zero emissions by 2050.

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The federal government announced an up to $8 billion investment in defence projects in Newfoundland and Labrador, focused on upgrades to 5 Wing Goose Bay as part of a broader $32-billion northern infrastructure plan. The package includes a $187-million upgrade to replace diesel with electric boilers at 5 Wing Goose Bay, aiming to reduce energy costs and…

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