Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator

We have big news to share! On Jan. 31, 2025, the Accord Acts amendments came into force and the CNSOPB officially became the CNSOER. Learn more by reading our latest news post and check out our new website: cnsoer.ca/news-resources…

Today marks 17 years since the Cougar Flight 491 tragedy. We remember and honour the 17 individuals who lost their lives offshore and stand with families, friends and colleagues who carry their memory. The Annual Memorial Service for Cougar Flight 491 will be held today at the Elim Pentecostal Tabernacle on Kenmount Road at 7:00 p.m. NST and livestreamed online at easternchaplaincy.ca and on NTV+. #Cougar491

On Feb. 15, 1982, 84 men lost their lives on the Ocean Ranger, a semi-submersible offshore drilling unit that sank in Canadian waters on the Grand Banks of Newfoundland. We honour them with focus on safety & environmental protection in decisions we make as an offshore regulator.

Today we celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a day that promotes full and equal access and participation of women in STEM fields. We celebrate the women on our team who are experienced in STEM, and who contribute to the CNSOER’s regulatory excellence.

February is African Heritage Month – a time to celebrate and recognize the culture, history, achievements, and contributions of people of African descent in Nova Scotia, both past and present. Learn more: novascotia.ca/african-herita…

Today, January 21, 2026, is Bell Let’s Talk Day, a day dedicated to mental health awareness, acceptance and action. Visit letstalk.bell.ca to find tools and resources to help you take action for mental health. #BellLetsTalk

Thanks to everyone who submitted feedback on offshore wind Call for Information NS25-1R. CNSOER staff and the Board will review and share with the federal and provincial governments. A ‘What We Heard’ report will be available soon. Stay informed: cnsoer.ca/renewable-ener…

Reminder - Feedback on offshore wind Call for Information NS25-1R is due in ONE WEEK, on Jan. 13, 2026. Learn more and submit feedback: cnsoer.formstack.com/forms/offshore…

Reminder - Offshore wind Prequalification NS25-1R is open until Jan. 13, 2026. The purpose of the offshore wind Prequalification process is to review and identify eligible companies that can participate in the next offshore wind Call for Bids. Learn more: cnsoer.ca/renewable-ener…

We invite Indigenous groups and rights holders, the fishing sector, industry, government, the public, and other interested stakeholders to provide feedback on offshore wind Call for Information NS25-1R. Feedback is due on Jan. 13, 2026. Learn more: cnsoer.formstack.com/forms/offshore…

Reminder - Offshore wind Prequalification NS25-1R is open until Jan. 13, 2026. The purpose of the offshore wind Prequalification process is to review and identify eligible companies that can participate in the next offshore wind Call for Bids. Learn more: cnsoer.ca/renewable-ener…

From all of us at the CNSOER, we wish you a happy holiday and a wonderful new year!

Offshore wind Prequalification NS25-1R is open until Jan. 13, 2026. The purpose of the offshore wind Prequalification process is to review and identify eligible companies that can participate in the next offshore wind Call for Bids. Learn more: cnsoer.ca/renewable-ener…

We invite Indigenous groups and rights holders, the fishing sector, industry, government, the public, and other interested stakeholders to provide feedback on offshore wind Call for Information NS25-1R. Feedback is due on Jan. 13, 2026. Learn more: cnsoer.formstack.com/forms/offshore…

On December 6, 1989, 14 young women were murdered at Polytechnique Montréal. Today, we recognize December 6 as the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. To learn more visit: canada.ca/en/women-gende…

Thank you to everyone who attended the CNSOER’s offshore wind Call for Information NS25-1R public information webinar that took place on Tuesday, November 25. A recording of the webinar and presentation slides are available on our website: cnsoer.ca/offshore-wind-…

Last week, our CEO, Christine Bonnell-Eisnor, attended the U.S.-Canada Executive Energy Conference in Boston, U.S. Christine was part of a roundtable discussion of regulators’ perspectives on navigating the winds of change.

Reminder - The offshore wind Call for Information NS25-1R webinar is on Nov. 25. Details will be shared about offshore wind Call for Information NS25-1R and Strategic Direction received from governments, as well as answer questions and gather feedback: ow.ly/hfrq50Xo2PP

Offshore wind Prequalification NS25-1R is open until Jan. 13, 2026. The purpose of the offshore wind Prequalification process is to review and identify eligible companies that can participate in the next offshore wind Call for Bids. Learn more: cnsoer.ca/renewable-ener…

We invite Indigenous groups and rights holders, the fishing sector, industry, government, the public, and other interested stakeholders to provide feedback on offshore wind Call for Information NS25-1R. Feedback is due on Jan. 13, 2026. Learn more: cnsoer.formstack.com/forms/offshore…

The offshore wind Call for Information NS25-1R webinar is on Nov. 25. Details will be shared about offshore wind Call for Information NS25-1R and Strategic Direction received from governments, as well as answer questions and gather feedback. Register now: ow.ly/hfrq50Xo2PP