Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Canada renewable power report reveals new industry trends
Canada’s biggest oil-producing province, Alberta, is expected to see the fastest growth in renewable energy capacity between 2018 and 2023, according to a new report…
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Combination of construction and restoration for law buildings in Alberta
Constructing a new Court of Appeal facility and restoring Alberta’s historic court building in Calgary will improve access to justice infrastructure while supporting approximately 570…
New report recommends regional rail to tackle Toronto transportation woes
The City of Toronto’s continued growth is expected to place additional pressure on the region’s transportation system, resulting in longer commutes and increased congestion. However,…
New Brunswick receives support for SMR infrastructure development
New support for small modular reactor (SMR) research and technology development in New Brunswick will help produce non-emitting energy and reduce storage of nuclear waste.…
Government of Canada to double community-building fund payments
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland recently announced that annual gas tax fund payments to municipalities and First Nations communities will double in…
CIB partnership to expand broadband in rural Manitoba
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and private sector partners are investing in a first of its kind project to significantly expand broadband and connect Manitobans…
Ontario releases record-breaking budget, including healthcare infrastructure funds
Ontario’s Minister of Finance and president of the Treasury Board, Peter Bethlenfalvy, has released the 2021 budget, Ontario’s Action Plan: Protecting People’s Health and Our…
CIB launches Indigenous community infrastructure initiative
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) recently announced the launch of the Indigenous Community Infrastructure Initiative (ICII), with a target to invest at least $1 billion…
Orléans health hub project reaches substantial completion
Hôpital Montfort and Infrastructure Ontario have announced that the Orléans Health Hub project has reached Substantial Completion. EllisDon Infrastructure Healthcare was the winning bidder on this…
AECOM expands tunneling expertise with new appointments
AECOM, a leading infrastructure consulting firm, has announced the addition of two international tunnel experts to its Canadian tunneling practice. Roberto deMoraes, director of tunnels,…
Historic high-speed internet infrastructure support for Quebec
The Government of Canada, the Government of Quebec, and internet service providers Vidéotron, Cogeco, Bell, Xplornet, Sogetel, and TELUS are partnering to launch the extensive…
Additional support announced for Ontario healthcare infrastructure
The Ontario government is providing more than $1.2 billion to help Ontario’s public hospitals recover from financial pressures created and worsened by COVID-19. “Hospitals have…
EllisDon forms new Western Canada construction group
EllisDon’s Western Civil Group recently separated out from under the Buildings Group umbrella to operate as a separate entity and region serving Alberta and British…
CP to create first continent-wide rail infrastructure network
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) have entered into a merger agreement, under which CP has agreed to acquire KCS in…
Investment to modernize long-term care infrastructure in Ontario
The Ontario government is investing $933 million in 80 new long-term care projects, which will lead to thousands of additional new and upgraded long-term care…
Public transit investments for West Coast Express
The governments of Canada and British Columbia have announced funding for the refurbishment of seven West Coast Express locomotives. The project includes refurbishing the engines…
Joint venture team selected to redesign laboratories infrastructure
Laboratories Canada has selected a joint venture team, known as Canada FIRST, to scientific infrastructure as part of the Ontario Regional Projects bundle. Canada FIRST,…
Canada’s first national infrastructure assessment calls for public feedback
Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, has launched an engagement paper on Canada’s first national infrastructure assessment: Building the Canada We Want in 2050.…
Ontario supports new community hub and arts centre in Toronto
The Ontario government is providing 2.174-acres of land to the City of Toronto to build a community hub and centre for the arts in the…
Major transportation infrastructure contracts awarded in B.C.
The government of British Columbia has confirmed project awards for the Quartz Creek highway project in Golden and the West Fraser Road in Quesnel. Quart…
CCA announces new board of directors, with Ray Bassett as chair
Following the election at the recent annual general meeting of the Canadian Construction Association (CCA), the 2021-22 board of directors was announced with Ray Bassett…
Infrastructure investments of $3 billion for capital maintenance in Alberta
The Alberta government is spending $3 billion over three years to extend the life of key provincial infrastructure across Alberta. With nearly $300 million more…
Keeyask, Canada’s newest hydro project, complete ahead of schedule
Renewable electricity has started being produced at Keeyask Generating Station in Manitoba, six-months ahead of the project’s control schedule. A further six units will be…
Bridge repair, water upgrades, and new rec infrastructure for Saskatchewan
Investments in Saskatchewan’s infrastructure during this extraordinary time are providing an opportunity to make several communities more sustainable and resilient, with the announcement of more…