Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Low Carbon Countdown is On
Canada’s new climate plan needs a consistent approach to net zero buildings By Ryan Zizzo Canada can make progress towards its climate goals while supporting…
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Recreational Infrastructure Investments for Chaudière-Appalaches Region
The governments of Canada and Quebec have awarded more than $9.4 million in funding assistance for the completion of 17 infrastructure projects in the Chaudière-Appalaches…
City of Edmonton Launches New Transit Infrastructure
Edmonton Transit Service’s (ETS) new bus routes and On Demand Transit went into service on the weekend, and the new Mill Woods Transit Centre has…
WSP Commits to Enhanced Environmental Initiatives
As Canada and the global community marked the 51st annual Earth Day yesterday, and the federal government announced strengthened climate commitments at the Leaders Summit…
SaskPower Refurbishing E.B. Campbell Hydroelectric Station
E.B. Campbell Hydroelectric Station, which was first commissioned in 1963, is undergoing a thorough and comprehensive refurbishment that will run until spring 2025. The station…
Canada’s Largest Solar Energy Facility Now Operational in Alberta
Capstone Infrastructure Corporation along with partner Obton A/S, have achieved operational status for the 132MWac Claresholm Solar Project, which is now producing clean, renewable power…
Major Step Taken Toward the Restoration of the Québec Bridge
The Government of Canada is taking a major step in rehabilitating the Québec Bridge, including the possibility of repatriation. The Government of Canada appointed Yvon…
TransLink Embarks on Phase 2 of Transport 2050 Engagement
British Columbia’s TransLink is launching a new round of engagement for Transport 2050, the region’s transportation blueprint for the next 30 years. After a record-breaking…
Constructing Energy Capacity in Canada
By Connie Vitello To avoid the catastrophic effects of a warming climate, Canadians are actively transitioning to a net-zero economy by 2050. The Canadian Net-Zero…
Federal Budget Supports Resilient Recovery, Infrastructure Spending
Yesterday Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, released Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience, the Government of Canada’s…
ReNew Canada Announces New Editor, John Tenpenny
ReNew Canada, the leading publication on public infrastructure in Canada, is pleased to announce that John Tenpenny is joining the company as editor. Tenpenny will be…
Canadian Company Selected for Northern Transcontinental Rail Corridor
Engage Construction Management and Consulting Inc. has been selected for the Canadian part of a $1 billion infrastructure project connecting Mexico’s Pacific Coast to Winnipeg,…
Milestone Achieved for Appalaches-Maine Interconnection Line project
The Quebec government has given the green light to the Appalaches–Maine Interconnection Line project. This decision follows a 20-month environmental assessment process and a sustained…
Canada and Ontario Invest in Public Transit Infrastructure in Brampton
Joint funding has been announced for the construction of a new public transit maintenance and storage facility for the City of Brampton’s bus fleet. “Today’s…
Provinces Welcome Alberta as Signatory to Small Modular Reactor MOU
The Premiers of New Brunswick, Ontario, Saskatchewan formally welcomed Alberta as a signatory to the small modular reactor (SMR) memorandum of understanding (MOU). “It is…
First Nation Communities in Ontario Receive Funding for Community, Cultural, and Recreational Facilities
Joint funding has been announced for projects that will improve community, cultural, and recreational facilities in five First Nation communities in Ontario. “Community spaces and…
Water Security Agency Budget Invests in Protecting and Building Infrastructure
Fred Bradshaw, the minister responsible for the Water Security Agency (WSA) in Saskatchewan, announced a series of targeted investments designed to continue WSA’s commitment toward…
Toronto Receives Funding for Projects to Improve Sport and Recreational Infrastructure
Funding has been announced for projects that will improve sport and recreational infrastructure in Toronto. “Community spaces and recreational centres are at the heart of…
CIB and Private Sector Partners to Invest in Lake Erie Connector
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and ITC Investment Holdings (ITC) have signed an agreement in principle to invest $1.7 billion in the Lake Erie Connector…
CBAs: Beneficial Building Trend
By Tim Runge A Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) is a legal contract that specifies community benefits for an infrastructure or development project. CBAs come in…
Transportation planning underway for transit-oriented communities in Toronto
The Ontario government has initiated discussions and shared preliminary plans with the City of Toronto to build two proposed transit-oriented communities located at the future…
Construction commences on ferry infrastructure improvements in B.C.
Work to upgrade the Kootenay Lake Ferry terminals is beginning soon, with improved amenities, more parking, and better access for those who rely on the…
RFP issued for Thunder Bay correctional complex project
Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and the Ministry of the Solicitor General are committed to building a new, modern correctional complex in Thunder Bay that will keep…
New transportation and infrastructure minister for Newfoundland and Labrador
Yesterday Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador Andrew Furey appointed members to his Cabinet and announced a number of changes related to department alignments. Elvis Loveless…