PM refers first infrastructure projects to new MPO

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced the first series of infrastructure projects to be referred to the Major Projects Office (MPO), aimed at expediting large-scale national projects through streamlined regulatory assessments and financing structures. The five projects include expansions and new developments in LNG, nuclear energy, container ports, and mining, with a combined estimated cost of over $60 billion. The MPO will also focus on emerging projects in critical minerals, wind energy, carbon capture, and transportation infrastructure. These efforts are intended to align with fast-track approval within two years.