Carney Launches New Major Projects Office HQ in Calgary

Prime Minister Mark Carney has inaugurated the Major Projects Office (MPO) in Calgary, aimed at fast-tracking the approval and financing of national infrastructure projects. Under the Building Canada Act, this office will focus on ports, railways, energy corridors, clean energy, and mineral developments while ensuring environmental and Indigenous considerations. A new Indigenous advisory council will contribute to equitable opportunities in these projects. Dawn Farrell has been appointed as CEO to lead the efforts aimed at diversifying Canada's economic prospects.