Cover
Cover | Mar. 31, 2021 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Document Type | 8-K |
Amendment Flag | false |
Document Period End Date | Mar. 31, 2021 |
Entity File Number | 001-34691 |
Entity Registrant Name | ATLANTIC POWER CORPORATION |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001419242 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 55-0886410 |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | A1 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 3 Allied Drive |
Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 155 |
Entity Address, City or Town | Dedham |
Entity Address, State or Province | MA |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 02026 |
City Area Code | 617 |
Local Phone Number | 977-2400 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Shares, no par value, and the associated Rights to Purchase Common Shares |
Trading Symbol | AT |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |