Wednesday, December 10, 2025
OSWCA marks successful Advocacy Day
The Ontario Sewer and Watermain Construction Association (OSWCA) marked a successful Advocacy Day at Queen’s Park, meeting with Premier Doug Ford, Todd McCarthy, Acting Minister…
Governance
Guide offers recommendations for public owners to deliver infrastructure projects
The Construction and Design Alliance of Ontario (CDAO) has released its first Guide to Design and Construction Procurement Best Practices, a resource developed by leaders from…
Construction industry in Ottawa to push for continued action on infrastructure
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) made an announcement ahead of its largest Hill Day, bringing 115 delegates from across the construction sector to hold more…
Canada announces second batch of nation-building projects
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the second tranche of projects to be referred to the Major Projects Office (MPO) for fast-tracking under legislation passed in June. The…
Federal budget includes $115B investment for infrastructure projects
The federal government announced significant commitments to infrastructure, housing, and productivity in the its 2025 budget. “The global uncertainty we are facing demands bold action…
Feds need to move fast on trade-enabling infrastructure: KPMG survey
With the federal budget set to be unveiled next week, a recent KPMG in Canada survey reveals near-unanimous support to take immediate action on nation-building…
Ontario launches feasibility study to build East-West pipeline and energy corridor
The Government of Ontario has awarded a contract to complete a feasibility study to establish a new Canadian East-West pipeline and energy corridor. The study…
New legislation to expedite construction of North Coast Transmission Line
The Government of British Columbia is introducing legislation to fast-track construction of the North Coast Transmission Line, that would double the amount of electricity flowing…
Government of Canada and FCM invest $85.5M through Green Municipal Fund
The Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) announced $85.5 million in funding under the Sustainable Affordable Housing (SAH) stream of the Green…
Canada launches new Major Projects Office to fast-track nation-building projects
Prime Minister, Mark Carney, launched the new Major Projects Office (MPO). The MPO is headquartered in Calgary and will have offices in other major Canadian cities.…
Claudine Bouchard appointed president and CEO of Hydro-Québec
The Board of Directors of Hydro-Québec announced the appointment of Claudine Bouchard as president and CEO. Executive vice president and COO and Infrastructure Officer of…
Hydro One appoints Harry Taylor as Interim President and CEO
Hydro One Limited announced that David Lebeter, president and CEO, will take a temporary compassionate care leave, effective August 25, 2025, to care for a…
FNMPC makes case for improving impact assessment efficiency and effectiveness
The First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC) announced the release of their primer on Improving Impact Assessment Efficiency & Effectiveness – a new discussion paper offering practical, Indigenous-informed…
Metrolinx, Infrastructure Ontario announce executive appointments
Metrolinx announced the appointment of Michael Lindsay as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1. Lindsay has served as Metrolinx’s interim president and CEO…
Prime Minister Carney names Hydro-Québec CEO to head public service
Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced his intention to name Michael Sabia as Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet, effective July 7,…
An infrastructure wish-list from Canadian CEOs and business owners
With the federal and provincial governments working to finalize a list of large nation-building infrastructure projects to energize the Canadian economy, improve productivity, and break its…
Government of Canada introduces legislation to advance nation-building projects
The Government of Canada has introduced new legislation, One Canadian Economy: An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and…
Local leaders close FCM 2025 with call for coordination across all governments
More than 2,000 local leaders and officials from across Canada gathered in Ottawa recently for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ (FCM) 2025 Annual Conference and…
Building Ontario Fund capitalization increased and responsibilities expanded
In the 2025 Ontario Budget, the Ontario government announced two significant actions to accelerate and catalyze infrastructure investment across the province through the Building Ontario…
Industry welcomes provincial commitment to standardize municipal construction practices
The Government of Ontario has introduced the Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025 to help speed up the construction of new homes and…
BC tables new legislation it says will deliver key infrastructure faster
The Government of British Columbia announced that major infrastructure projects will be built faster in B.C. as the Province aims to speed up permitting and…
Indigenous-owned utilities highlights Day 2 at FNMPC Annual Conference
Day 2 at the First Nations Major Projects Coalition’s 8th Annual Conference included an announcement on a new paper addressing the building of Indigenous-owned electrical…
Day 1 at the First Nations Major Projects Coalition’s Annual Conference
Indigenous nations—both in Canada and around the world—are increasingly influencing global businesses, particularly in natural resources and foreign investments. The First Nations Major Projects Coalition…
New Ontario legislation to speed up critical infrastructure development projects
The Government of Ontario announced the introduction of the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025. If passed, this comprehensive legislation would cut the…