The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Energy Regulator (C-NLOER) is issuing a Call for Nominations (Parcels) in the Jeanne d’Arc Region. Responses to this Call for Nominations will help inform the C-NLOER’s decision later this year on whether to proceed with a Call for Bids in the Jeanne d’Arc Region in 2026 and if so, which parcels would be offered.

Following the review of responses to the Call for Nominations, previous input and any new feedback along with C-NLOER technical analysis, the Regulator will determine whether a Call for Bids will proceed in the region. If approved, the Call for Bids will be sent to both federal and provincial Ministers as a Fundamental Decision. Following ministerial ratification, the Call for Bids would be announced in the Spring of 2026 and close in November 2026, with licences awarded to successful bidders in early 2027.

The C-NLOER recognizes that the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Area includes important areas for fish harvesters who fish for crab and other species. The C-NLOER will engage with fisheries stakeholders, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), other federal and provincial agencies, Indigenous groups and other interested parties throughout the land tenure process.

Safety and environmental protection are paramount in all Board decisions. The C-NLOER supports action by the federal and provincial governments to address climate change and protect notable marine areas, and will work closely with governments, Indigenous groups and others in this regard. Emissions-related considerations will be assessed as part of the regulatory review process.

For any lands entirely or partially beyond Canada’s 200 nautical mile zone, additional terms and conditions may be applied (e.g., through legislation, regulations, amendments to licences or otherwise) to any resulting licence from a Call for Bids in order to meet obligations arising pursuant to article 82 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

Nomination submissions or comments regarding these Calls for Nominations should be clearly labeled and submitted on or before 12:00pm, November 12, 2025. Email submissions can be sent to information@cnlopb.ca and will be kept confidential.

Further detailed information about Scheduled Land Tenure is available here.

Any parties interested in receiving email notifications on Scheduled Land Tenure related announcements can contact Shannon Bulger at sbulger@cnlopb.ca.

Stakeholder Contact:
Stephanie Johnson, P.Geo
Senior Director, Offshore Resources and Data
(709) 778-4246
sjohnson@cnlopb.ca

Media Contact:
Lesley Rideout
Director, Government Relations and Communications
(709) 725-2900
lrideout@cnlopb.ca

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