PM Carney Announces 6 New Nation-Building Projects for Fast-Track Approval: What the Major Projects Office Means for Critical Minerals, LNG, and Infrastructure Jobs
Prime Minister Carney announced six new projects on November 13, 2025 for the Major Projects Office's 2-year approval process, including critical mineral mines, LNG export, and transmission infrastructure. Here's what's coming and who benefits.
By Refdesk Team
What This Means for You
If You Work in Construction or Skilled Trades
These six megaprojects represent thousands of construction jobs across five provinces and territories over the next decade. Here's what to know:
Project types and likely job demands:
Critical mineral mines (Sisson in NB, Crawford Nickel in ON, Nouveau Monde Graphite in QC):
- Construction phase: Heavy equipment operators, blasters, underground miners, concrete workers, electricians, millwrights
- Timeline: 18-36 months construction per project
- Permanent operations: Hundreds of long-term mining jobs per site
LNG infrastructure (Ksi Lisims in BC):
- Construction phase: Pipefitters, welders, insulators, steamfitters, scaffolders, heavy equipment operators
- Timeline: 3-5 years construction
- Permanent operations: LNG plant operators, maintenance technicians
Hydroelectric (Iqaluit Hydro in Nunavut):
- Construction phase: Dam builders, heavy equipment operators, concrete workers, electricians
- Timeline: 2-4 years
- Permanent operations: Power plant operators, maintenance staff
Transmission infrastructure (North Coast Transmission Line in BC):
- Construction phase: Power line technicians (lineworkers), tower erectors, heavy equipment operators, electricians
- Timeline: 2-3 years
- Permanent operations: Limited ongoing maintenance roles
Where jobs will be:
- New Brunswick: Sisson Mine (York County region)
- Ontario: Crawford Nickel Project (Timmins area, Northern Ontario)
- Quebec: Nouveau Monde Graphite Phase 2 (Saint-Michel-des-Saints, Lanaudière region)
- British Columbia: Ksi Lisims LNG (northwestern BC) and North Coast Transmission Line
- Nunavut: Iqaluit Hydro Project (territorial capital)
Timeline for job postings:
- MPO 2-year approval process starts now (November 2025)
- Approvals expected: Late 2026 to late 2027
- Construction job postings: 2027-2028
- Peak construction employment: 2028-2031
Action steps:
- Identify which project is nearest your region or where you're willing to relocate
- Verify your trade certification is current and recognized in that province/territory
- Research Project Labor Agreements or union hiring halls for these projects
- Prepare for camp work if project is remote (Nunavut, northern BC, northern Ontario)
- Update resume highlighting megaproject experience, remote work, safety certifications
- Monitor project developer websites and provincial construction associations for job postings starting 2027
If You Live Near a Proposed Project Site
Megaprojects bring economic benefits but also disruption to local communities. Here's what to expect:
Economic impacts:
- Local hiring: Preference often given to residents of affected communities
- Local procurement: Supplies, accommodations, services sourced locally when possible
- Tax revenue: Property taxes and resource royalties support municipal/provincial budgets
- Secondary jobs: Hospitality, retail, services expand to support project workforce
Community disruption concerns:
- Traffic: Heavy equipment, worker commutes, supply trucks increase road congestion and wear
- Housing: Influx of workers strains local housing markets, driving up rents and prices
- Services: Schools, healthcare, emergency services face increased demand
- Social: Camp-based workers can alter community dynamics
Environmental considerations:
- Air and water: Mining and LNG projects have emissions and water use impacts
- Land use: Transmission lines and mine sites alter landscapes
- Wildlife: Construction disturbs habitats and migration routes
- Indigenous lands: Many projects affect traditional territories
Your consultation rights:
- Public comment periods during environmental assessment (2-year timeline includes consultation)
- Municipal council meetings on project zoning and approvals
- Indigenous consultation if project affects treaty or traditional lands
- Community benefit agreement negotiations (some projects)
Action steps:
- Attend public information sessions held by project proponents (watch for notices starting 2026)
- Review environmental assessment documents when published (typically 60-90 day comment periods)
- Submit written comments to federal/provincial environmental assessment agencies
- Engage with municipal councillors on community benefit agreements
- Join local citizen groups monitoring project impacts
- Ask about Community Benefits Agreements: What jobs, training, or infrastructure investments will come to your community?
If You're an Indigenous Community Member
All six projects will require Indigenous consultation and many cross traditional territories. Here's what to know about your rights and opportunities:
Consultation requirements:
- Canada has a constitutional duty to consult and accommodate Indigenous Peoples when projects may affect treaty or Aboriginal rights
- MPO allocated $40 million over two years specifically for Indigenous engagement capacity
- Meaningful consultation must occur before approvals granted
Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC):
- United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) requires FPIC for projects affecting Indigenous lands
- Canada adopted UNDRIP in 2021, making it applicable law
- Projects cannot proceed without genuine Indigenous consent
Indigenous Advisory Council:
- MPO established Indigenous Advisory Council with representatives from First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and Modern Treaty partners
- Council advises on project assessment and engagement processes
- Ensures Indigenous perspectives inform decisions
Partnership opportunities:
- Equity ownership: Some projects offer Indigenous communities ownership stakes (revenue sharing)
- Impact Benefit Agreements (IBAs): Negotiate jobs, training, procurement for community members
- Environmental monitoring: Community-led monitoring of project impacts
- Cultural heritage protection: Agreements to protect sacred sites and traditional use areas
Projects likely affecting Indigenous territories:
Ksi Lisims LNG (BC):
- Northwestern BC is traditional territory of multiple First Nations
- LNG projects historically controversial due to environmental and cultural impacts
- Strong organizing by Indigenous-led groups opposing pipeline and LNG development
Crawford Nickel (Ontario):
- Northern Ontario mining affects multiple First Nations
- Consultation with Mushkegowuk Council, Mattagami First Nation, others expected
Iqaluit Hydro (Nunavut):
- Nunavut is Inuit homeland under land claim agreement
- Project requires approval from Nunavut Impact Review Board
- Inuit consultation central to any development
Nouveau Monde Graphite (Quebec):
- Atikamekw traditional territory
- Phase 1 already operational; Phase 2 expansion requires additional consultation
Action steps:
- Determine if project affects your Nation's traditional territory or treaty lands
- Engage with your Band Council or regional organization on consultation strategy
- Review project descriptions when posted for environmental assessment
- Participate in community meetings about project impacts and opportunities
- Advocate for strong Impact Benefit Agreements including jobs, training, revenue sharing
- Ensure cultural heritage sites and traditional use areas are protected
- Consider legal advice if consultation process appears inadequate
If You're a Business Owner in Affected Regions
Megaprojects create supply chain opportunities but require preparation to compete. Here's how to position your business:
Procurement opportunities:
Mining projects (Sisson, Crawford, Nouveau Monde):
- Aggregate and concrete supply
- Heavy equipment rental and maintenance
- Blasting supplies
- Camp catering and accommodations
- Transportation and logistics
- Environmental monitoring services
- Assay and lab services
LNG project (Ksi Lisims):
- Steel and pipe supply
- Welding services and supplies
- Scaffolding rental
- Camp services (catering, cleaning, security)
- Engineering and technical consulting
- Environmental services
Hydro project (Iqaluit):
- Concrete supply
- Equipment rental
- Electrical supplies
- Northern logistics and supply chain
- Nunavut-based contractors for local preference
Transmission line (North Coast):
- Tower fabrication and supply
- Right-of-way clearing
- Access road construction
- Helicopter services (remote line construction)
- Environmental monitoring
"Buy Canadian" procurement policy:
- Budget 2025 allocated $186 million to implement Buy Canadian policy for major projects
- Preference for Canadian suppliers, especially SMEs
- Indigenous businesses often receive additional preference
- Local and regional businesses prioritized over national/international
Certification and pre-qualification:
- Many projects require vendor pre-qualification (safety, insurance, capacity)
- ISNetworld, ComplyWorks, or similar safety databases
- Certification as Indigenous business (if applicable)
- Union signatory status (if required by Project Labor Agreement)
Action steps:
- Identify which project(s) match your business capabilities
- Monitor project developer websites for procurement portals (typically launch 1 year before construction)
- Register with vendor pre-qualification databases
- Obtain required certifications (Indigenous business, Canadian content, safety)
- Build relationships with prime contractors likely to bid on projects
- Scale capacity: Can you meet volume demands? Consider partnerships
- Attend industry Meet the Buyers events (watch for announcements in 2026-2027)
If You're an Environmental Advocate or Concerned Citizen
The 2-year approval timeline raises questions about adequate environmental review. Here's what to monitor:
Environmental assessment concerns by project type:
Mining projects:
- Water contamination: Acid mine drainage, tailings pond failures
- Air quality: Dust, emissions from processing
- Wildlife: Habitat destruction, toxic exposure for caribou, fish
- Reclamation: Mine closure and long-term site restoration plans
LNG projects:
- Greenhouse gas emissions: Methane leakage, CO2 from processing and combustion
- Water use: Large volumes for processing and cooling
- Marine impacts: Coastal terminal construction affects fisheries and marine mammals
- Pipeline routes: Ecosystems crossed, stream crossings, landslide risk
Hydroelectric:
- River alteration: Dams change flow, temperature, sediment transport
- Fish passage: Barriers to salmon migration
- Flooding: Reservoir creation submerges ecosystems and cultural sites
- Methane emissions: Reservoirs in northern climates emit methane from decomposing organic matter
Transmission lines:
- Habitat fragmentation: Right-of-way clearing creates corridors through forests
- Wildlife collision: Birds and bats collide with power lines
- Forest fire: Transmission lines as ignition sources
The "one project, one review" process:
- Consolidates federal (Impact Assessment Act) and provincial environmental assessments
- Concern: Does consolidation reduce rigor or just reduce duplication?
- Benefit: Avoids conflicting federal/provincial requirements, speeds decisions
- Risk: 2-year timeline may limit scope of study and public input
Climate implications:
- Critical minerals (nickel, graphite) needed for electric vehicles and batteries (climate-positive)
- LNG export increases Canada's fossil fuel production (climate-negative)
- Hydroelectric is renewable but not zero-emission (methane from reservoirs)
- Net climate impact depends on what LNG displaces (coal in Asia vs. renewables)
Your participation rights:
- Public comment periods: Typically 60-90 days during assessment
- Public hearings: In-person or virtual sessions to present concerns
- Judicial review: Legal challenges if assessment process flawed
- Intervener funding: Some assessments provide funding for public participation
Action steps:
- Monitor Impact Assessment Agency of Canada registry (iaac-aeic.gc.ca) for project postings
- Sign up for email alerts when projects enter assessment phase
- Coordinate with environmental organizations (Ecojustice, West Coast Environmental Law, etc.)
- Review project descriptions and environmental impact statements when published
- Submit written comments highlighting specific concerns with evidence
- Request public hearings if not automatically granted
- Attend hearings and present testimony
- Support legal challenges if assessment process inadequate
If You're a Skilled Worker Willing to Relocate
Remote and northern projects offer premium pay but challenging conditions. Here's what you need to know:
Compensation premiums:
- Northern allowances: $5-$15/hour above southern wage rates
- Camp rotations: Typically 14-21 days on, 7-14 days off
- Travel: Employer-paid flights to/from project site
- Accommodation: Camp room and board provided (no cost to worker)
- Total compensation: 20-40% higher than comparable southern work
Camp life:
- Accommodations: Private room (sometimes shared), communal facilities
- Meals: Cafeteria-style, often high quality with multiple options
- Recreation: Gym, internet, TV, sometimes pool tables, gaming
- Isolation: Remote locations, limited off-site activities
- Rules: Dry camps (no alcohol), drug testing, strict conduct codes
Family considerations:
- Time away: Miss birthdays, anniversaries, family events during rotation
- Childcare: Spouse manages solo parenting during your rotation
- Relationships: Strain on marriages and partnerships
- Re-integration: Adjusting to home life every rotation cycle
- Financial: High income offsets challenges for some families
Project locations and characteristics:
Iqaluit Hydro (Nunavut):
- Most remote and culturally distinct
- Arctic conditions: Extreme cold, limited daylight in winter
- High cost of living even with camp accommodation for time off
- Significant cultural learning opportunity (Inuit communities)
Ksi Lisims LNG and North Coast Transmission (Northwestern BC):
- Remote but accessible (regional airports)
- Wet climate, mountainous terrain
- Near First Nations communities
- Coastal BC scenery
Sisson Mine (New Brunswick):
- Less remote than western/northern projects
- Four-season climate
- Closer to population centers (Fredericton region)
Crawford Nickel (Northern Ontario):
- Near Timmins (small city, mining hub)
- Cold winters but not Arctic
- Established mining community infrastructure
Nouveau Monde Graphite (Quebec):
- Closest to major population (2 hours north of Montreal)
- May allow daily commute vs. camp for some workers
- French language common in workplace
Action steps:
- Assess family readiness for rotation work (discuss with spouse/partner)
- Research camp conditions at each project (reviews on forums, talk to alumni workers)
- Calculate total compensation: Wage + northern allowance + saved room/board
- Confirm trade tickets are interprovincial (Red Seal) for cross-provincial work
- Get Arctic or remote work training if pursuing Nunavut project
- Build emergency savings to manage income gaps between projects
- Plan for French language learning if pursuing Quebec project
The News: What Happened
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced six new nation-building projects on November 13, 2025 in northern British Columbia that will be fast-tracked through the Major Projects Office for approval within a maximum two-year timeline. According to CBC News reporting, the projects include:
- Sisson Mine (New Brunswick) - critical minerals extraction
- Crawford Nickel Project (Ontario)
- Ksi Lisims Liquefied Natural Gas Project (British Columbia)
- Iqaluit Hydro Project (Nunavut)
- Nouveau Monde Graphite Phase 2 (Quebec)
- North Coast Transmission Line (British Columbia)
This represents the second round of projects sent to the Major Projects Office since its launch in August 2025. The first round, announced in September 2025, included five projects: LNG expansion in B.C., Port of Montreal upgrades, a small modular reactor in Ontario, and two copper mining projects.
According to the Prime Minister's Office announcement launching the MPO, the office aims to "reduce the approval timeline for projects of national interest to a maximum of two years" using a "one project, one review" approach that consolidates federal and provincial environmental assessments into a single coordinated process.
The Major Projects Office, headquartered in Calgary with offices across major Canadian cities, is led by CEO Dawn Farrell, who brings four decades of energy sector experience including roles as President and CEO of Trans Mountain Corporation and TransAlta Corporation. The government allocated $214 million over five years to fund the office's operations, plus approximately $10 million for Indigenous consultation work.
The announcement aligns with Budget 2025's broader strategy to transform Canada's economy "from one that is reliant on a single trade partner to one that is stronger, more self-sufficient, and more resilient to global shocks," according to government documents. The focus on critical minerals, LNG export, and energy infrastructure reflects efforts to expand Canada's markets beyond the increasingly protectionist United States.
Analysis: Why This Matters
Economic Diversification Strategy
Budget 2025's explicit goal to reduce reliance on the United States as a trade partner drives the focus on critical minerals and LNG export. According to CBC News, the government strategy emphasizes "expanding Canada's markets beyond the increasingly protectionist U.S."
Critical minerals for global markets:
- Nickel, graphite essential for electric vehicle batteries
- Global EV transition creates massive demand (Europe, Asia)
- Canada possesses significant deposits but lacks processing capacity
- Projects aim to position Canada as secure, stable supplier vs. China
LNG export to Asia:
- Asian nations (Japan, South Korea, China) seeking alternatives to Russian gas
- Canada's west coast proximity to Asian markets
- Ksi Lisims LNG targets Asian export market specifically
- Tension: Climate commitments vs. economic opportunity
The 2-Year Approval Timeline
Reducing project approval from 5-10 years to 2 years maximum represents a dramatic regulatory shift. The MPO's "one project, one review" approach consolidates federal and provincial processes.
Historical context:
- Major projects routinely took 7-10 years from proposal to approval
- Overlapping federal/provincial requirements created duplication
- Indigenous consultation often inadequate, leading to court challenges
- Investors faced uncertainty, delaying or canceling projects
The MPO model:
- Single coordinated federal-provincial assessment
- Upfront Indigenous consultation with dedicated funding
- Streamlined regulatory coordination across agencies
- Parallel (not sequential) processing of requirements
Risks and benefits:
Benefits:
- Faster investment decisions reduce economic uncertainty
- Indigenous funding ensures meaningful consultation capacity
- Coordination reduces contradictory requirements
- Projects start sooner, creating jobs and economic activity faster
Risks:
- Compressed timeline may limit assessment rigor
- Public participation windows shortened
- Pressure on assessment agencies to approve vs. thorough review
- Legal challenges if consultation deemed inadequate
Indigenous Consultation and UNDRIP
The $40 million for Indigenous engagement and Indigenous Advisory Council reflect legal requirements under UNDRIP (United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples), which Canada adopted in 2021.
UNDRIP requires:
- Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) for projects affecting Indigenous lands
- Meaningful consultation, not just notification
- Accommodation of Indigenous concerns or project modifications
- Respect for Indigenous rights to say no
Practical implications:
- Projects crossing traditional territories require Indigenous partnership
- Impact Benefit Agreements become standard
- Indigenous equity ownership in projects increasing
- Court challenges if consultation inadequate
The six announced projects all affect Indigenous territories to varying degrees. The Ksi Lisims LNG project in northwestern BC and Iqaluit Hydro in Nunavut particularly require strong Indigenous consent given the locations.
Climate Policy Tensions
The project mix creates climate policy contradictions:
Climate-positive projects:
- Critical mineral mines (nickel, graphite) supply EV battery materials
- Hydroelectric (Iqaluit) is renewable energy
- Transmission lines enable renewable energy distribution
Climate-negative projects:
- Ksi Lisims LNG expands fossil fuel production and export
- Methane leakage from LNG production and transport
- Enabling continued fossil fuel use in importing nations
The federal government argues:
- Canadian LNG displaces coal in Asia (net emissions reduction)
- Critical minerals enable global energy transition
- Economic benefits justify short-term emissions
Climate advocates counter:
- New LNG infrastructure locks in 30+ years of fossil fuel production
- Displacing coal with gas only marginally reduces emissions vs. renewables
- Canada's 2030 and 2050 climate targets incompatible with LNG expansion
Regional Economic Impacts
The six projects span five provinces/territories, distributing economic benefits geographically:
New Brunswick (Sisson Mine):
- Province has limited mining history vs. western provinces
- Economic boost for depressed rural region (York County)
- Diversification from forestry and fishing
Ontario (Crawford Nickel):
- Reinforces northern Ontario as mining hub
- Timmins region economically dependent on mining
- Supports existing infrastructure and workforce
Quebec (Nouveau Monde Graphite Phase 2):
- Expands existing operation (Phase 1 operational)
- Graphite critical for battery production
- Closest project to major population center (Montreal metro)
British Columbia (Ksi Lisims LNG, North Coast Transmission):
- Controversial LNG expansion in climate-conscious province
- Transmission supports renewable energy and remote communities
- First Nations partnerships essential
Nunavut (Iqaluit Hydro):
- Reduces diesel dependence for territorial capital
- Training and employment for Inuit residents
- Infrastructure development in underserved territory
Other Perspectives
Provincial Governments
Provinces welcome federal infrastructure investment but guard jurisdictional authority. The "one project, one review" model requires federal-provincial cooperation—historically challenging.
British Columbia: Supports economic development but faces internal political divisions over LNG expansion. Provincial NDP government balances pro-labor stance (jobs) with climate commitments.
Ontario: Enthusiastic about mining development in northern regions. Crawford Nickel aligns with provincial critical minerals strategy.
Quebec: Supports graphite mining for EV battery supply chain. Province positioning as clean energy hub.
New Brunswick: Eager for economic development. Sisson Mine represents major investment in rural region.
Nunavut: Hydro project reduces costly diesel dependence. Inuit consultation and benefits critical.
Industry and Investors
Resource industry groups welcome MPO as reducing regulatory uncertainty. Faster approval timelines improve investment business cases.
Mining Association of Canada supports critical mineral development. Canadian LNG Alliance advocates for export projects as climate solution (displacing coal).
Investors require regulatory certainty. 2-year timeline allows project financing and construction planning. However, risk remains if public opposition or legal challenges delay beyond 2 years.
Environmental Organizations
Groups like Ecojustice, West Coast Environmental Law, and Greenpeace express concern about compressed assessment timelines.
Key concerns:
- 2-year deadline pressures assessors to approve rather than rigorously evaluate
- Public participation windows may be shortened
- Climate impacts may be under-weighted vs. economic benefits
- Cumulative effects of multiple projects not adequately assessed
Specifically, Ksi Lisims LNG faces opposition from climate groups as incompatible with Canada's 2030 emissions targets and 2050 net-zero commitment.
Indigenous Organizations and Leadership
Indigenous perspectives vary significantly by region and Nation.
Some First Nations pursue partnerships and economic benefits through Impact Benefit Agreements and equity ownership. Resource revenue supports community infrastructure, education, healthcare.
Other Nations oppose projects as inconsistent with traditional values, environmental stewardship, and inherent rights to land. Wet'suwet'en opposition to Coastal GasLink pipeline demonstrates divide between elected Band Councils and Hereditary Chiefs.
Assembly of First Nations and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami emphasize that consultation must be meaningful, not performative, and that FPIC (Free, Prior, Informed Consent) is non-negotiable under UNDRIP.
Labour Unions and Workers
Building trades unions (construction, pipefitters, electricians) support megaprojects as generating well-paid unionized jobs.
Project Labor Agreements ensure prevailing wages, benefits, and safe working conditions. Unions negotiate local hiring provisions and apprenticeship training.
Some unions face internal tension: Environmental concerns (climate impact of LNG) vs. economic interests (jobs for members).
What You Can Do Now
Track Project Progress
Set up monitoring:
- Bookmark Impact Assessment Agency registry: iaac-aeic.gc.ca
- Search for each project by name starting January 2026
- Sign up for email alerts when projects post documents
- Follow MPO announcements: pm.gc.ca (search "Major Projects Office")
- Monitor project developer websites (when announced)
Key milestones to watch:
- Project description posting (early 2026)
- Environmental Impact Statement release (mid-2026)
- Public comment period opening (60-90 days, dates TBA)
- Public hearings (if held)
- Final decision (late 2026 to late 2027, depending on project)
Engage in Public Consultation
If you support projects:
- Submit written comments emphasizing economic benefits, job creation, community needs
- Attend public hearings and present testimony
- Highlight responsible development vs. blocking all resource projects
- Provide local perspective on how project will benefit your community
If you have concerns:
- Review environmental impact statements thoroughly
- Identify specific, evidence-based concerns (not general opposition)
- Propose mitigation measures or project modifications
- Submit detailed written comments during public comment periods
- Request public hearings if not automatically granted
- Coordinate with environmental or Indigenous organizations
- Consider intervener funding applications (if available) to support participation
Position Yourself for Opportunities
For workers:
- Update Red Seal certification or provincial trade tickets
- Get remote/northern work training (if pursuing Nunavut or northern BC)
- Build resume highlighting megaproject experience
- Monitor union hiring halls (if unionized trade)
- Watch for job postings starting 2027-2028
For businesses:
- Register with procurement databases (ISNetworld, ComplyWorks)
- Obtain Indigenous business certification (if applicable)
- Build relationships with prime contractors
- Attend industry networking events (2026-2027)
- Assess capacity to scale for large contracts
For Indigenous communities:
- Engage early in consultation (don't wait for formal notices)
- Develop community consultation strategy
- Consider legal/technical advisors for Impact Benefit Agreement negotiations
- Identify community priorities: Jobs? Revenue? Environmental protection?
- Build consensus within community on project position
Questions to Consider
- Timeline realism: Can thorough environmental and Indigenous consultation truly occur in 2 years?
- Climate consistency: How do LNG export projects align with Canada's net-zero 2050 commitment?
- Legal challenges: Will court challenges delay projects beyond 2-year timeline, undermining MPO purpose?
- Labour supply: Does Canada have sufficient skilled trades to build six megaprojects simultaneously (plus September's five)?
- Infrastructure capacity: Can regional communities (housing, services) absorb sudden workforce influx?
- Long-term benefits: Do megaprojects create lasting economic development or boom-bust cycles?
- Indigenous consent: What happens if Indigenous Nations withhold consent? Can projects proceed?
The Major Projects Office represents a significant experiment in regulatory reform. Whether it successfully balances economic development with environmental protection and Indigenous rights will determine Canada's infrastructure trajectory for decades.
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Sources
- PM Carney in B.C. to unveil next list of recommended nation-building projects - CBC News
- Prime Minister Carney launches new Major Projects Office to fast-track nation-building projects - Prime Minister's Office
- Carney recommends 5 'nation-building projects' for approval - CBC News
Last updated: November 13, 2025