Thursday, July 3, 2025
Canada’s future depends on accelerating national priority projects
By Mark W.S. Bain, Andrew Bernstein, Peter Danner, Valerie Helbronner, and Dennis E. Mahony Turning to national priority projects in times of volatility is an…
Indigenous communities
Landmark solar project sets new standard for renewable energy in remote communities
BC Hydro is making history with a pioneering upgrade to its Anahim Lake Station, seamlessly integrating solar energy from Ulkatcho’s Anahim Lake Solar Farm into…
Algoma University selects Maple Reinders to lead construction of Makwa Waakaa’igan
Algoma University announced that Maple Reinders Constructors Ltd. of Mississauga, has been selected to lead the construction of the Makwa Waakaa’igan project in Sault Ste.…
Inuvialuit energy project receives support from the Canada Infrastructure Bank
Inuvialuit Energy Security Project Ltd. and the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) announced financial close on a $100 million loan towards a community-driven solution to enhance…
Poplar Hill First Nation energized by Wataynikaneyap Power transmission system
Wataynikaneyap Power announced the energization of Poplar Hill First Nation. Poplar Hill Chief Alvin Owen remarked, “For too long, Poplar Hill has been reliant on…
Assessment in the Ring of Fire area in northern Ontario moves to next phase
Fifteen First Nation partners and the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) have finalized the terms of reference for the conduct of the Regional Assessment…
Zhiibaahaasing First Nation celebrates groundbreaking of new water treatment plant
Representatives from the Zhiibaahaasing First Nation and Indigenous Services Canada marked the official groundbreaking of the community’s new water treatment plant and major upgrades to…
Proactive Indigenous community engagement leads to better outcomes
When transportation agencies in Canada plan and design critical infrastructure systems, it’s vital for project owners to consult with the public and stakeholders who may…
The Long Line Bringing Light
By David McPherson The numbers tell the tale of this inspiring infrastructure success story three decades in the making: 17 remote communities, 24 First Nations,…
Ontario investing $28M to build new Aboriginal Health Access Centre in Kenora
The Government of Ontario announced it is investing over $28 million to support the construction of the new Waasegiizhig Nanaandawe’iyewigamig Aboriginal Health Access Centre (WNHAC)…
CIB and RBC commit $20M towards revitalization of Matawa community centre
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB), Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), and Matawa First Nations Management (Matawa) have reached financial close on the Matawa Training and Wellness Centre…
Ontario, Hydro One to build new transmission line in northeast Ontario
The Government of Ontario announced it has given the go-ahead to Hydro One to seek all necessary approvals and build a new transmission line to…
Construction complete on largest Indigenous-led energy project in Ontario’s history
The Government of Ontario and Wataynikaneyap (Watay) Power are celebrating the completion of construction for the Watay Power Transmission Project, the largest Indigenous-led grid connection…
Liard First Nation celebrates opening Elders Housing Complex in Watson Lake
Liard First Nation and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) announced the completion and opening of the new Elders Housing Complex in Watson Lake, Yukon. This nine-unit…
AFN report highlights $635B economic impact of closing infrastructure gap by 2030
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN), in collaboration with the Conference Board of Canada, has released a new report revealing that Closing the Infrastructure Gap…
Watay Power announces energization of two more northern Ontario First Nations
Wataynikaneyap Power announced the energization of both Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug and Wapekeka First Nation. The northern Ontario communities were both connected to the provincial power grid…
Contract awarded for Weeneebayko Area Health Authority Redevelopment Project
Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA), in partnership with the Government of Ontario, awarded a fixed-price contract of $1.8 billion to…
City of Toronto opens Spirit Garden at Nathan Phillips Square
On National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, the Spirit Garden opened at Nathan Phillips Square – after seven years in development – with more than…
Deer Lake First Nation connected to power grid by Wataynikaneyap Power
Wataynikaneyap Power announced the energization of Deer Lake First Nation. The northern Ontario community was connected to the provincial power grid on April 16, 2024.…
Ontario, Canada partnering to construct Berens River Bridge for Pikangikum First Nation
The Government of Ontario announced its plan to partner with the Whitefeather Forest Community Resource Management Authority and the Government of Canada to build a…
Federal and provincial governments invest in highway upgrades for B.C. First Nations
The Province of British Columiba and Energy and Natural Resources Canada announced they are investing $195 million in Tahltan territory, enhancing road safety and reliability,…
Ontario partnering with First Nations for highway infrastructure, resource development
The Government of Ontario signed Letters of Confirmation that will support renewed partnerships with Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek, Aroland First Nation, Ginoogaming First Nation and Long…
Stantec selected to design new biomass cogeneration plant for Quebec First Nation
Stantec announced it has been selected by the Onimiskiw Opitciwan Limited Partnership to design the future biomass cogeneration plant for the Atikamekw community of Opitciwan…
New community building for Edmonton with federal investment of $21M
The downtown core in Edmonton will have an improved facility for an essential range of programs and services after a combined investment of more than $45 million from the…