Sunday, April 27, 2025
Canada Infrastructure Bank appoints Ehren Cory as CEO
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) Board of Directors announced the appointment of Ehren Cory as chief executive officer (CEO). “Over the last six months, the…
Infrastructure
Infrastructure a key focus of Saskatchewan election
As the October 26th election draws near, issues regarding infrastructure and construction continue to make headlines in Saskatchewan. It has primarily been two different approaches…
B.C. battles over infrastructure
B.C. Premier John Horgan is sending British Columbians to the polls in the country’s second COVID-19 election, trying to secure the majority that he fell…
Hatch and LTK confirm integration discussions
Hatch and LTK confirm that they are in the final stages of negotiating an integration of the two firms. The combination of Hatch and LTK will create…
Infrastructure takes back seat in New Brunswick election
Blaine Higgs has captured his first majority as leader of the Progressive Conservative Party (PC) in New Brunswick less than two years after being elected…
Newfoundland and Labrador call for applications on cost-sharing infrastructure programs
Derek Bennett, Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Municipalities, announced that the department is inviting applications for projects under the 2021-22 Municipal Capital Works program…
SNC-Lavalin names new President of Infrastructure Projects
SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. has announced the appointment of Robert (Bob) E. Alger, former CEO of U.S. transportation contractor The Lane Construction Corporation, as President, Infrastructure…
Bragg new Minister of Infrastructure in Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador’s new Premier, Andrew Furey, has decided to shuffle the deck, making significant changes to the provincial cabinet. Among the changes made by…
Ontario expanding access to broadband, cellular service
The Government of Ontario is expanding access to reliable broadband and cellular service in underserved and unserved parts of the province. The application intake for…
Nova Scotia announces $230 million infrastructure investment
Nova Scotians are getting back to work on more than 200 infrastructure projects across the province. The province is investing up to $230 million to…
Manitoba investing $10 million in community development projects
The Manitoba government is providing $10 million in grants to support 344 projects for community development projects as part of restarting the provincial economy during…
Saskatchewan announces details of Municipal Economic Enhancement Program
Saskatchewan Government Relations Minister Lori Carr announced specific funding allocations for all communities within the province under the new Municipal Economic Enhancement Program 2020 (MEEP).…
Manitoba looks to expand broadband service
The Manitoba government is looking to jumpstart broadband availability in rural and northern communities by making use of the vast fibre-optic network that Manitobans have…
An opportunity to reimagine infrastructure delivery
By Derron Bain As the world faces unprecedented economic shock, investment in public infrastructure will play a critical component in a stimulus and recovery program.…
Manitoba announces increase to infrastructure spending
The Government of Manitoba is increasing infrastructure investments by an additional $500 million as part of an economic stimulus package to help restart the province’s…
Saskatchewan commits $7.5 billion for infrastructure investment
Premier Scott Moe today announced a $7.5 billion, two-year capital plan to build a strong Saskatchewan and stimulate Saskatchewan’s economic recovery from the impact of…
Manitoba to maintain funding for municipal infrastructure
The Government of Manitoba will ensure critical funding to municipalities remains intact during the unprecedented economic challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Premier Brian Pallister…
Alberta’s Balancing Act
By Elan MacDonald and Jordan Pinkster As Alberta’s United Conservative Party government celebrates its first anniversary, it finds itself on a very different trajectory than…
Building Ontario’s Economic Recovery
The economy looks grim. As we slowly creep towards the beginning of the road forward, and people emerge from social isolation due to the COVID-19…
EORN releases RFP for new cellular infrastructure
The Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) issued the first Request for Proposal to build new cellular infrastructure. The competitive bidding process will identify telecommunication partners…
The Future is Now: Infrastructure’s Role in Economic Recovery
By Michael S. Burke, Chairman and CEO, AECOM As the coronavirus outbreak deepens and inflicts a tragic toll, economies around the world are being flattened…
A new definition for ‘shovel-ready’?
On April 15th, The Globe and Mail published an article based on an interview the paper had conducted with federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities…
Fredericton to delay two major infrastructure projects due to COVID-19
Fredericton City Council has decided to postpone two major infrastructure renewal projects scheduled for this spring and summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Planned projects…
Infrastructure investment and the economic recovery
As the country continues to remain in lockdown to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, provincial and territorial governments across Canada are making plans for…