Tag: climate change
OPG’s Darlington refurbishment project reaches major milestone
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has reached a significant milestone with work now underway on refurbishing Unit 3 of the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station following...
Nunavut announces new energy efficiency projects for South Baffin region
Minister of Northern Affairs, Daniel Vandal and the Premier of Nunavut and Minister of Environment, Joe Savikataaq, recently announced an investment to support the...
The Future is Now: Infrastructure’s Role in Economic Recovery
By Michael S. Burke, Chairman and CEO, AECOM
As the coronavirus outbreak deepens and inflicts a tragic toll, economies around the world are being flattened...
Climate adaptation could cost municipalities $5.3 billion annually: report
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) released a report entitled: Investing in Canada’s Future: The Cost of...
Premier Moe unveils 2030 Growth Plan for Saskatchewan
Premier Scott Moe released Saskatchewan’s Growth Plan: the Next Decade of Growth 2020-2030. The plan is a roadmap for building a stronger Saskatchewan.
“Our province has...
Record capital spending part of B.C.’s new budget
Capital spending is set to reach record heights in British Columbia, as the government announced $20.1 billion in funding over the next three years.
The...
Studying climate impacts on northern transportation infrastructure
Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, visited Yukon College where he announced details of two climate change adaptation research projects under the Northern Transportation Adaptation...
The Vulnerable Future
The future of Canada’s public works industry has some difficult challenges ahead, but by recognizing those challenges now and integrating them into long-term planning,...
Government launches B.C. Hydro review
The Government of British Columbia has launched a comprehensive, two-phased review of BC Hydro.
In the first phase of the review, government is working with...
Government of Canada announces climate lens for infrastructure
Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, has announced a new and important step in ensuring that infrastructure investments take into account the impact...