Sunday, April 27, 2025
Kefalas reappointed as JCCBI chair
The Government of Canada has announced the reappointment of Paul T. Kefalas as chairman of the Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated (JCCBI) Board of Directors for a…
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Cole, Schmitt named Members of the Order of Canada
Two well-respected individuals in the Canadian public sector infrastructure space have been named among 83 new recipients of the Order of Canada. Raymond Cole Dr.…
Canada, VIA Rail, CIB partner to study high-frequency rail
Minister of Transport Marc Garneau, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities François-Philippe Champagne announced that the Government of Canada and Canada Infrastructure Bank are committing a…
NRCan releases RFP for Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program
Minister of Natural Resources Amarjeet Sohi, announced that Natural Resources Canada is launching the first request for proposals (RFP) for its Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure…
Contract awarded for LAC preservation centre
Plenary Properties Gatineau (PPG) has recently closed a 33-year public-private partnership contract with Library and Archives Canada (LAC) to design, build, finance, maintain, and operate…
WDBA unveils Community Benefits Plan for Gordie Howe bridge
Representatives from Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA), its private-sector partner Bridging North America, as well as the State of Michigan and the Government of Canada, unveiled…
DBRS acquired by Morningstar
DBRS, the world’s fourth-largest credit ratings agency, has reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by Chicago-based Morningstar, Inc., a leading provider of independent investment…
Boyd steps down as Bird Construction President, CEO
Bird Construction Inc. has announced that, effective June 30, 2019, Ian Boyd will step down as president and chief executive officer and will take up…
RCCAO calls for increased federal infrastructure investment
The Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO) is calling on the federal government to provide more funding to help build and maintain Ontario’s…
EllisDon announces changes to its senior management
EllisDon has announced several new appointments to its senior level management. These appointments have been established to ensure sufficient oversight and seamless operations across EllisDon’s…
OPG joins Nuclear Innovation Working Group
Terrestrial Energy announced the addition of Ontario Power Generation to its Nuclear Innovation Working Group. The working group is advising Terrestrial Energy during Phase 2…
Martel named CEO of JCCBI
The Government of Canada has announced the appointment of Sandra Martel as chief executive officer of Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated (JCCBI). Martel has…
Smart Cities Challenge winners revealed
The Government of Canada announced the four winners of the country’s first-ever Smart Cities Challenge, the pan-Canadian competition that encouraged communities to harness the potential…
Aida Nciri joins QUEST
Aïda Nciri has joined the QUEST network as the new senior lead for projects & advisory services. “We are thrilled to welcome Aïda to the…
CIB studying Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link?
The Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link could soon receive a much-needed financial boost, as it is believed to be one of the projects being studied for support…
Infrastructure funding increase for municipalities in federal budget
The final federal budget of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s first mandate provided put infrastructure on the backburner, but did deliver on a few initiatives that…
Ontario launches first stream of infrastructure funding
The Government of Ontario has announced its plan for rolling out $30 billion in infrastructure funding provided by all three levels of government. The first…
Canada simplifying process for infrastructure funding
François-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, outlined some of the ways in which the Government is making the terms and conditions of these…
Plans announced for the deconstruction of the Champlain Bridge
With construction of the Samuel De Champlain Bridge nearing completion, the Government of Canada announced that The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated (JCCBI) has…
New initiative aims to diesel power from northern communities
Minister of Natural Resources Amarjeet Sohi has announced a $20-million initiative aimed at reducing diesel reliance in remote Indigenous communities. Developed in collaboration with Indigenous…
Forty-two projects receive support through FCM funding
The Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) announced funding for 42 new initiatives in communities across Canada through FCM’s Green Municipal…
Di Perna named President of Bombardier Transportation
Danny Di Perna has been appointed as the new president of Bombardier Transportation. He will replace Laurent Troger, who has informed the company of his…
Craigen appointed President of PCL’s Eastern Canadian operations
PCL Construction has welcomed Todd Craigen to the role of president, Eastern Canadian Buildings and Civil Infrastructure, assuming responsibility for PCL’s operations extending from Manitoba…
Hanlon new president at Dillon Consulting
Sean Hanlon has taken over as the new president of Dillon Consulting Limited and Dillon Consulting Inc. Hanlon is a chemical engineer with over 27…