Marine Renewables Canada (MRC) today released the Marine Renewable Energy Sector Vision 2050, a national roadmap outlining how offshore wind, tidal, wave, and river current energy can help meet Canada’s rapidly growing electricity demand while strengthening affordability, reliability, and energy security. Read the news release here: marinerenewables.ca/news-rel… #renewables #RenewableEnergy #MarineRenewables #WindEnergy #TidalEnergy #NetZero #CleanElectricity

🌊 Canada heads to ICOE-OEE 2026! MRC, with support from the Government of Canada, is leading a Canadian trade mission to the 2026 International Conference on Ocean Energy (ICOE) in The Hague, Netherlands. Held jointly with Ocean Energy Europe 2026, the conference brings together industry leaders, researchers, policymakers and technology developers from around the world, while MRC is bringing Canadian companies and organizations from across the sector’s value chain to connect with the global ocean energy community. “ICOE-OEE 2026 is an important opportunity for Canada to strengthen its position in the global marine renewable energy sector and connect our world-class expertise with emerging international markets. Canada has valuable experience in tidal and wave energy, a strong marine supply chain, and significant untapped resource potential. By bringing Canadian industry, researchers, government, and technology leaders together in The Hague, we are building the partnerships, sharing the knowledge, and creating the business connections needed to advance commercialization and attract investment. This mission is about showcasing what Canada can offer while learning from international leaders and identifying new opportunities for collaboration and growth.” – Amanda White, Senior Director, Operations & Member Services Meet the Canadian delegation: → Acadia Tidal Energy Institute / Fundy Energy Research Network (FERN) → Bluedot Environmental Ltd. → Bourque Industrial Ltd. → Envigour Policy Consulting → Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy (FORCE) → JASCO Applied Sciences → Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador → Nova Scotia Department of Energy → Ocean Sonics 📍 Stop by Booth 31–33 to connect with the Canadian delegation and learn more about our capabilities. 🔗 Read the full news release: marinerenewables.ca/news-rel… #MarineRenewables #TidalEnergy #WaveEnergy #OceanEnergy #ICOEOEE2026

📢 Atlantic Canada heads to WindEnergy Hamburg Marine Renewables Canada, in partnership with econext is leading an Atlantic Canadian trade mission to WindEnergy Hamburg 2026, bringing together companies and organizations from across the region to connect with the global wind industry. The delegation represents a range of expertise across marine, offshore, engineering, legal, financial, infrastructure and energy services - with a shared focus on building international relationships and exploring new opportunities in the global wind supply chain. “WindEnergy Hamburg provides an important opportunity for Canadian companies to connect with the global wind industry, showcase the expertise they’ve developed across marine and offshore sectors, and build relationships in international markets,” said Amanda White, Operations Director at Marine Renewables Canada. "Our partnership with econext allows us to bring companies from across Atlantic Canada to WindEnergy Hamburg to build international relationships, share knowledge and explore new business opportunities. These connections will be valuable as Canada develops its own offshore wind market.” Meet the Atlantic Canadian delegation: → Atlantic Canada Bulk Terminal (ACBT) → Angler Solutions → AXYS Technologies → Cherubini Bridges and Structures → Cox & Palmer → Eskasoni First Nation → North Atlantic → NORTHGREEN CAPITAL → Waterford Energy Services (WESI) & joined by representatives from the Nova Scotia Department of Energy 📍 Find us in Hall A3, Stand 317, to meet the delegation and learn more about Atlantic Canadian capabilities! #WindEnergyHamburg #OffshoreWind #AtlanticCanada #MarineRenewables

NEWS RELEASE - Marine Renewables Canada Launches New Multi-Year “Offshore Wind Futures” Initiative 📣 MRC, with support from the @ACOACanada and the @nsgov Department of Energy (DoE), is launching a new two-year initiative aimed at strengthening #SupplyChain and workforce readiness for #OffshoreWind development in Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. Offshore Wind Futures has five key objectives: 📈 Increase supplier readiness. Prepare Nova Scotian and Atlantic Canadian companies to compete for offshore wind supply chain contracts.  👷 Develop a skilled workforce. Establish training pathways aligned with offshore wind occupations and industry certification standards.  🧡 Support inclusive participation. Expand participation of the full workforce including Indigenous businesses, diverse suppliers, and rural communities.  🤝 Strengthen the regional offshore wind ecosystem.  Build stronger connections between developers, suppliers, training institutions, and communities.  💨 Support local workforce and supply chain competitiveness in future offshore wind procurement processes. Ensure regional companies and workers are prepared to participate in upcoming offshore wind projects. Learn more: marinerenewables.ca/news-rel… #MarineRenewables #Renewables #RenewableEnergy #CleanTech #CleanElectricity

Today's publication of the list of companies that elected to be publicly identified as prequalified marks another major milestone for Canada's offshore wind industry. 👏 Marine Renewables Canada (MRC) congratulates all companies that successfully completed the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator's prequalification process for Nova Scotia's first offshore wind Call for Bids. We're especially proud to recognize our MRC members @DEMEgroup, @dpenergygroup, @QENERGY_SE, Ming Yang Smart Energy, @northlandpower, and Simply Blue Energy, which elected to be publicly identified, on reaching this important milestone. This is another step toward building a Canadian offshore wind industry that will create jobs, strengthen our supply chain, attract investment, and deliver clean electricity for generations. Read our statement: marinerenewables.ca/news-rel… #OffshoreWind #WindEnergy #MarineRenewables #Renewables #RenewableEnergy #CleanTech

📢 STATEMENT: Marine Renewables Canada Welcomes Federal National Electricity Strategy, Calls for Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit Timeline Extension Marine Renewables Canada (MRC) welcomes the federal government’s release of Powering Canada Strong: A National Strategy for an Electrified Canadian Economy - an important step toward building the modern electricity system Canada will need to remain competitive, affordable, and energy secure through 2050. The strategy reflects many of the core recommendations outlined in MRC’s Marine Renewable Energy Sector Vision 2050, including the need to double Canada’s electricity supply by 2050 through accelerated electrification, expanded transmission infrastructure, modernized regulation, stronger workforce capacity, investment in domestic supply chains, and greater regional cooperation. We are encouraged to see: → Federal leadership in advancing renewable energy and transmission development → Recognition of integrated regional electricity systems as key enablers of clean energy investment → Commitments to improve regulatory certainty through a more coordinated “single-window” federal approach → Prioritization of transmission projects through the proposed Transmission InterConnect Investment Strategy → Recognition of Nova Scotia’s proposed Wind West offshore wind development as a priority clean electricity project At the same time, Canada’s clean energy buildout will span decades, and investment frameworks must reflect this reality. MRC continues to call for an extension of the Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credits (ITCs) to 2040 to better align with offshore wind and transmission development timelines. Offshore wind projects typically require 7-10 years to develop, while transmission infrastructure can take even longer. “Today’s announcement is an important foundation, but the work is far from finished,” said Elisa Obermann, Executive Director of Marine Renewables Canada. “Canada still needs long-term certainty around investment tax credits, accelerated regulatory and permitting reforms, expanded support for transmission infrastructure and energy storage, and clear implementation pathways that allow projects to move forward quickly and affordably. There is particular urgency around advancing transmission planning and development now, as these projects require long lead times and will be foundational to enabling offshore wind and broader clean electricity expansion across Canada.” Read our full statement here: marinerenewables.ca/news-rel… #Renewables #MarineRenewables #RenewableEnergy #WindEnergy #OffshoreWind #TidalEnergy #WaveEnergy #RiverCurrentEnergy #CleanTech #CleanElectricity #CleanPower @MarkJCarney

📢 NEWS RELEASE - Marine Renewables Spring Summit Focuses on Building Atlantic Canada’s Offshore Wind and Tidal Supply Chain More than 150 industry leaders, government representatives, Indigenous organizations, researchers, and supply chain companies gathered in Halifax on May 12 for the Marine Renewables Spring Summit to explore the region’s growing opportunities in offshore wind and tidal energy development. The event focused on strengthening Atlantic Canada’s marine renewable energy supply chain and preparing regional businesses and workers to participate in upcoming offshore wind and tidal energy projects in Nova Scotia and beyond. “We are seeing significant momentum for marine renewable energy development in Atlantic Canada,” said Elisa Obermann, Executive Director of Marine Renewables Canada. “The Spring Summit highlighted the near-term opportunities ahead and laid out practical advice and intelligence that can help ensure local businesses and communities are putting their capabilities, expertise, and partnerships to work. The focus now must be on continuing to strengthen our workforce, supply chains, and industry collaboration so Atlantic Canadians are fully positioned to benefit from this growing global sector.” A big thank you to the Government of Nova Scotia, Presenting Partner of the Spring Summit, as well as Event Sponsors – Angler Solutions, Ocean Sonics, Orbital Marine Power, Eauclaire Tidal, Seaforth Geosurveys, and Ventolines. We would also like to thank our members, speakers, and industry participants for their support and collaboration during this important period of growth for the sector. 🔗 Read the news release here: marinerenewables.ca/news-rel… #MarineRenewables #OffshoreWind #TidalEnergy #AtlanticCanada #SupplyChain #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition #NovaScotia #WorkforceDevelopment

STATEMENT - Marine Renewables Canada Welcomes Spring Economic Update Measures Supporting Sector Vision 2050 Priorities “The Spring Economic Update signals that Canada is moving in the right direction. Building the infrastructure, workforce, investment environment, and regulatory certainty will be critical to unlocking the full potential of marine renewable energy." - Elisa Obermann, Executive Director of Marine Renewables Canada. marinerenewables.ca/news-rel… @MarkJCarney @CanadianPM #Renewables #RenewableEnergy #TidalEnergy #OffshoreWind #WindEnergy #WaveEnergy #RiverCurrentEnergy #CleanElectricity #CleanTech #NetZero #MarineRenewables

Marine Renewables Canada (MRC) welcomes today’s announcement by the Governments of Canada (@CanadianPM) and Nova Scotia (@TimHoustonNS) to accelerate major project development through a new bilateral agreement adopting a “one project, one review” approach for major infrastructure initiatives. This streamlined process will be critical for advancing transmission infrastructure – an essential enabler for unlocking Canada’s #OffshoreWind potential. Our news release: marinerenewables.ca/news-rel…

Communiqué : Énergies marines renouvelables Canada approuve la demande de renseignements d’@hydroquebec explorant l’énergie éolienne en mer en Nouvelle-Écosse Lisez notre communiqué de presse ici : lnkd.in/emNSCT8V #énergiesrenouvelables #ÉnergieRenouvelable #ÉnergiesMarines

NEWS RELEASE: Marine Renewables Canada Welcomes @hydroquebec RFI Exploring Nova Scotia Offshore Wind Read it here: marinerenewables.ca/news-rel… #renewables #cleanelectricity #CleanEnergy #offshorewind #windenergy

Yesterday, the @ONgov announced a new interprovincial-territorial partnership to advance new electricity transmission projects and strategic interties across Canada. Greater collaboration between jurisdictions will be essential as electricity demand grows and as Canada works toward becoming an energy superpower. Improving connections between regional grids can support reliability, affordability, and energy security, while helping deliver clean electricity at scale. It’s encouraging to see this collaboration taking shape and progress toward a more connected Canadian grid. Read the Government of Ontario’s News Release 👉 news.ontario.ca/en/release/1… #CleanElectricity #EnergyTransition #CleanPower #Transmission #EnergySecurity

📢 NEWS RELEASE - Registration Now Open for the Marine Renewables Spring Summit in Halifax! MRC is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the Marine Renewables Spring Summit, taking place May 12, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel. Designed as a practical, solutions-focused gathering, the Spring Summit will spotlight how Canadian businesses and communities can position themselves to participate in - and benefit from - the rapidly growing tidal and offshore wind markets. 🎟️ Read our news release and register here: marinerenewables.ca/news-rel… #MarineRenewables #SupplyChain #renewables #OffshoreWind #TidalEnergy #CleanElectricity #CleanPower

Our Vision is that by 2050, marine renewable energy delivers reliable, predictable, and integrated generation that supports baseload needs and optimizes energy storage. This means: → Marine renewable energy delivers predictable, scheduled generation that helps balance variability across Canada’s net-zero electricity grid. → Marine renewable technologies are widely deployed internationally, positioning Canada as a global exporter of clean energy systems, services, and expertise. Learn more in the Marine Renewable Energy Sector Vision 2050: EN 👉 marinerenewables.ca/vision/ FR 👉 marinerenewables.ca/wp-conte… #renewables #RenewableEnergy #MarineRenewables #WindEnergy #TidalEnergy #NetZero #CleanElectricity #WaveEnergy #RiverCurrent

Our Vision is that by 2050, marine renewable energy powers remote communities and ocean industries: → Over 50 communities and remote industrial sites are powered by marine renewable energy, achieving meaningful diesel displacement and energy independence. → Canadian marine renewable energy technology and supply chain companies compete successfully in global markets, exporting solutions to island nations, off-grid industries, and remote regions seeking reliable decarbonization pathways. Learn more in the Marine Renewable Energy Sector Vision 2050: EN 👉 marinerenewables.ca/vision/ FR 👉 marinerenewables.ca/wp-conte… #renewables #RenewableEnergy #MarineRenewables #WindEnergy #TidalEnergy #NetZero #CleanElectricity #WaveEnergy #RiverCurrent

Our Vision for wave energy is that by 2050: → Canada’s first grid-connected wave energy array is operational in British Columbia, supplying clean electricity to Vancouver Island. → Wave energy reaches a cumulative installed capacity exceeding 50 MW nationwide, contributing reliable, low-carbon power to both grid-connected and off-grid applications. Learn more in the Marine Renewable Energy Sector Vision 2050: EN 👉 marinerenewables.ca/vision/ FR 👉 marinerenewables.ca/wp-conte… #renewables #RenewableEnergy #MarineRenewables #WindEnergy #TidalEnergy #NetZero #CleanElectricity #WaveEnergy #RiverCurrent

Join Marine Renewables Canada for a one-hour webinar exploring the Marine Renewable Energy Sector Vision 2050 and the actions needed to turn that vision into reality. From large-scale offshore wind and tidal projects to community-scale wave and river-current developments, this webinar will examine how marine renewable energy can: → Help meet rising electricity demand → Strengthen Canada’s energy security → Support sustainable economic growth from coast to coast to coast 📆 March 4 | 1:30–2:30 pm AT 📍 Virtual Register here 🔗 marinerenewables.ca/event/a-…