Articles from Construct Connect Canada

Canadian construction industry leaders are enthusiastic about Prime Minister Mark Carney's announcement of the first five major projects on a fast-track government list. The news was shared in Alberta, where he revealed the initiation of Phase II of LNG Canada. While there is optimism, industry officials also emphasize the importance of prioritizing specific elements within these projects. This development is seen as a significant step for the national construction sector.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to announce the first significant industrial projects under Bill C-5, aimed at reducing Canada’s economic dependence on the U.S. The announcement will occur Thursday as part of discussions at a Liberal caucus retreat in Edmonton. Carney's initiative is part of a larger governmental effort to diversify Canada’s economic engagements.

The federal Major Projects Office (MPO) is set to open in Calgary, a decision welcomed by construction stakeholders as a positive move. However, there's cautious optimism due to previous experiences with federal policies in Western Canada. This initiative is intended to expedite major project approvals. Despite support, there is skepticism among stakeholders about the potential effectiveness of this strategy.

The Shepard Logistics Centre in the Calgary area is progressing after Rocky View County Council approved its Conceptual Scheme. This approval marks a significant step towards developing a 1,300-acre area for industrial and rail purposes. The initiative aims to transform the region into a major hub for rail and road logistics, promoting economic growth in the area.

The CEO of Trans Mountain Corp., a Crown-owned pipeline operator, stated that the company is prepared to take on additional pipeline projects to expand market access if the private sector is unable to do so. Although it prefers that the private sector lead such initiatives, recent trade challenges with the United States, Canada's primary crude oil customer, have prompted this consideration.