Major Projects

• Mark Carney signs deal with Nova Scotia to simplify some environmental reviews

  Ottawa has signed a deal with Nova Scotia to simplify federal and provincial environmental approvals on major infrastructure and resource projects.

  Politics

  Mar 27
  
• Alberta promises faster approvals for major projects

  Alberta's UCP government says it is bringing forward legislation to streamline major project approvals. If passed, the province says it would set a 120-day approval timeline.

  Canada

  Mar 23
  
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• Ottawa, Alberta reach prospective agreement on major project assessments

  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says in a news release the agreement is a meaningful step forward and should mean shovels hit the ground faster.

  Politics

  Mar 6
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• Carney to meet with Coastal First Nations on major projects, conservation

  Carney is travelling to B.C. for the meeting, along with Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson, whose relationship with Coastal First Nations got off to a rocky start.

  Canada

  Jan 12
• Ottawa’s Indigenous advisers weren’t told of pipeline deal with Alberta: Chief

  The indigenous advisory council in Ottawa's major projects office says they were not given advance notice of the pipeline MOU signed between the federal and Alberta governments.

  Economy

  Dec 12, 2025
• New Brunswick mine added to major projects but opponents say it’ll do more harm than good

  In New Brunswick, opponents of a mining project that made Prime Minister Mark Carney's nation-building projects say the proposal could do more harm than good,

  Canada

  Nov 14, 2025
• Five things to know about Quebec graphite mine added to major projects list

  The project includes the company's future open-pit Matawinie Mine in the Lanaudière region, which plans to produce 106,000 tonnes per year of graphite concentrate over 25 years.

  Canada

  Nov 14, 2025
• Canadian oil and gas producers applaud Ottawa’s latest major projects list

  CAPP president Lisa Baiton said the new list moves Canada toward becoming a "global energy superpower," something Prime Minister Mark Carney has said repeatedly is his goal.

  Money

  Nov 14, 2025
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• Major projects list has some Indigenous support, but more needed: Carney

  Prime Minister Mark Carney says his list of major projects has received support from some Indigenous groups, but more will be needed.

  Economy

  Nov 14, 2025
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• ‘Time to unlock our potential’: New Brunswick’s Sisson Mine added to major projects

  Sisson Mine has been added to Ottawa's list of nation-building projects, with Premier Susan Holt calling it an important step in putting the province on the national stage. 

  Economy

  Nov 13, 2025