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Primary instrument
Canada-Newfoundland & Labrador Benefits Plans
Enacted / active: Atlantic Accord (1985)
Governed by C-NLOPB & CNSOPB
What the rule actually says
Atlantic Canada requires each offshore project to file a Benefits Plan committing to first-consideration procurement, employment, and R&D in the region.
— Key requirements
- Full & fair opportunity for Canadian and NL suppliers
- Employment & training targets
- R&D and technology transfer commitments
What this means for SMEs
Canada in plain English
Registered NL / Nova Scotia SMEs receive first consideration on offshore work. National SMEs benefit from the broader Canadian preference tier.