one topic saw substantial debate throughout the year was the question of whether to move forward with the maritime link project, which would bring in hydroelectricity from newfoundland at a fixed rate over 35 years. opponents suggested nova scotia should move slower on renewable energy, or import energy from hydro-québec instead. proponents of the deal said it was made in atlantic canada solution, would put nova scotia into an "energy loop" and allow the province to meet both its green-house gas emissions requirements and renewable energy targets.