The Wind West Atlantic Energy project was among a group of potential nation-building projects that could be announced next, but require more work before the government decides on whether to fast-track them. Photo by Julia Nikhinson/The Canadian Press/AP files

The federal government appears set on backing an ambitious mega offshore wind project in Nova Scotia even though it didn’t make Prime Minister Mark Carney ‘s short list of major national projects recommended to be fast-tracked on Thursday. The Wind West Atlantic Energy project was among a group of potential nation-building projects that could be announced next, but require more work before the government decides on whether to fast-track them. Here’s what you need to know about Wind West.

What is Wind West?

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