Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Gordie Howe decision weeks away?
The successful proponent for the $4.8-billion Gordie Howe International Bridge Project could be named as early as next month. Mark Butler, director of communications for…
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Canada, Quebec to fund Lac-Mégantic bypass
The Government of Canada has announced that it will fund 60 per cent of the construction costs for the Lac-Mégantic bypass. The Government of Quebec…
IBI Group joins global partners to launch Smart City Sandbox
IBI Group, alongside partners EllisDon, Ontario Power Generation (OPG), The Weather Network, and Slate Asset Management, and technology provider Microsoft, has announced the launch of…
Jury announced for Smart Cities Challenge
Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Amarjeet Sohi has announced the names of the jury members who will advise on the selection of finalists and winners…
Ropar named Canada Infrastructure Bank CFO
Janice Fukakusa, Chair of the Board of Directors of Canada Infrastructure Bank, has announced that Annie Ropar has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and…
Bruce McCuaig joins AECOM
AECOM has announced that Bruce McCuaig has joined the company as vice president and Canadian Transit lead. He will serve as a member of AECOM’s…
Schaller takes over at Voith Group
As of April 1, Stephan Schaller has begun in his role as head of the Corporate Board of Management (CEO) at Voith GmbH & Co.…
CPPIB acquires renewable energy projects from NextEra
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire a portfolio of six Canadian operating wind and solar…
Alberta releases its 2018-19 budget
The Government of Alberta is focusing on strategic investments, eliminating waste, and charting a path towards a balanced budget as it works to recover from…
Two companies pre-qualify for ESAP contract
Following a Request for Qualifications, Innovate Energy and Rideau Energy Partners have successfully pre-qualified to compete for a contract with the Government of Canada to…
Canada, Quebec investing in work on Highway 410 in Sherbrooke
Representatives from the governments of Canada and Quebec have announced funding for Quebec for Phase II of the Highway 410 extension in Sherbrooke. The Government…
Emir named chair of CCA
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has appointed Zey Emir as chair of the 2018 board of directors at its annual general meeting. She takes over…
67 new infrastructure initiatives receive federal funding
The Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) have announced funding for 67 initiatives in communities across Canada through three programs: the…
Contract awarded for the new Toronto Courthouse Project
Infrastructure Ontario and the Ministry of the Attorney General have awarded a fixed-price contract to EllisDon Infrastructure to design, build, finance, and maintain the new…
Contract awarded for substation at Esquimalt Graving Dock
The Government of Canada has announced the contract award valued at $15.8 million for the replacement of the main (north) substation at the Esquimalt Graving…
New report touts need for national urban strategy
Canadian city regions would benefit from a national urban strategy, that would support long-range infrastructure planning and funding to accommodate growth, according to a new…
Partnerships for clean energy
Developing clean energy assets for Indigenous communities across Canada is integral to meeting our national needs for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the…
The sustainability agenda
Close to 500 municipal and industry leaders from across Canada have gathered in the nation’s capital this week for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ (FCM)…
VIDEO: How traffic flows through intersection designs
A new video has emerged that offers a glimpse into the projected traffic flow of vehicles through 30 different four-way intersection designs. The traffic-flow simulations…
Search begins for new WDBA CEO
The Government of Canada has launched an open, transparent, and merit-based selection process to seek applications from diverse and qualified Canadians from across the country…
Canada invests $120 million in electric vehicle infrastructure
The Government of Canada announced a $120-million investment to expand the network of electric vehicle charging and alternative refuelling stations across the nation as part…
Lafarge begins low-carbon fuel research project
Lafarge Canada Inc. and its partners—University of Calgary, Queen’s University, and Pembina Institute—are conducting a million-dollar study on the environmental benefits of introducing lower carbon…
Robinson named chair of the Canadian Electricity Association
The Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) and its board of directors announced the appointment of Ray Robinson, president and chief executive officer of Saint John Energy,…
Growth continues for non-hydro renewable power
Canada’s non-hydro renewable power capacity grew by more than eight per cent in 2016, adding nearly 1,300 megawatts (MW) of solar, biomass and wind-generated power,…