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Please note that the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board (CNSOPB) became the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator (CNSOER) on January 31, 2025. Any news releases, information notices, feature articles, incident bulletins, and announcements completed prior to this date will reference the CNSOPB.
Presentation - U.S.-Canada Executive Energy Conference
The CNSOER's CEO, Christine Bonnell-Eisnor, attended and presented at the U.S.-Canada Executive Energy Conference, hosted by the New England-Canada Business Council, in Boston, U.S., from November 19–20, 2025.
Presentation - Marine Renewable Canada 2025 Conference
On November 14, 2025, the CNSOER's CEO, Christine Bonnell-Eisnor, spoke at Marine Renewables Canada's 2025 Conference on a panel session titled 'Building Certainty: Aligning Policy, Permitting and Projects.' Christine spoke about the important work the CNSOER is doing and our role as the lead and lifecycle offshore energy regulator.
CNSOER Announces Offshore Wind Call for Information NS25-1R and Prequalification NS25-1R
On October 16, 2025, the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator (CNSOER) announced offshore wind Call for Information NS25-1R and Prequalification NS25-1R.
Notice of Strategic Direction Respecting Offshore Wind Call for Bids
On September 18, 2025, the CNSOER received joint Strategic Direction from the Government of Canada and the Government of Nova Scotia to formally initiate the process to issue a Call for Bids for offshore wind within the Canada-Nova Scotia offshore area.
New Code of Practice “Transportation by Vessel to or from a Workplace in the Atlantic Canada Offshore Petroleum Industry”
The new joint Code of Practice “Transportation by Vessel to or from a Workplace in the Atlantic Canada Offshore Petroleum Industry, 2025 (CoP-TV)” has been published.
Updated Code of Practice “Atlantic Canada Offshore Petroleum Code of Practice for the Training and Qualifications of Offshore Personnel"
The updated Code of Practice “Atlantic Canada Offshore Petroleum Code of Practice for the Training and Qualifications of Offshore Personnel, 2025 (CoP-TQOP)” has been published.
Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator Issues Petroleum-Related Call For Bids NS25-1P
The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator (CNSOER) has issued a petroleum-related Call for Bids NS25-1P, which includes 13 nominated parcels.
Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator Seeks Public Written Comments for Petroleum-Related Call for Bids NS25-1P
As part of the petroleum-related Call for Bids process, the CNSOER invites Indigenous groups and rights holders, fishers, and the public to provide written comments on the petroleum-related Call for Bids NS25-1P.
Updated Code of Practice “Transportation by Helicopter to or from a Workplace in the Atlantic Canada Offshore Petroleum Industry, 2025 (CoP-TH)”
The updated Code of Practice “Transportation by Helicopter to or from a Workplace in the Atlantic Canada Offshore Petroleum Industry, 2025 (CoP-TH)” has been published.
Updated Code of Practice “Fatigue Management in the Atlantic Canada Offshore Petroleum Industry, 2025"
The updated Code of Practice “Fatigue Management in the Atlantic Canada Offshore Petroleum Industry, 2025 (CoP-FM)" has been published. The previously issued Safety Directive on the topic of fatigue management is no longer necessary and has been withdrawn.
Notice of Joint Directive to CNSOER Regarding Offshore Renewable Energy Recommendations Related to Call for Bids
On March 6, 2025, the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator received a joint directive regarding offshore renewable energy recommendations related to Call for Bids from the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Canada, and the Honourable Trevor Boudreau, Minister of Energy for Nova Scotia.
Notice of Offshore Renewable Energy Prohibition Order Respecting the Georges Bank Prohibition Area
On March 4, 2025, the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator (CNSOER) received joint direction from The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Federal Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and The Honourable Trevor Boudreau, Provincial Minister of Energy, to issue an order that prohibits the issuance of submerged land licences (SLL) within the Georges Bank Prohibition Area, as described in Schedule IV of the Accord Acts.