The wait is over. Speaking from Prince Rupert, B.C. today, Prime Minister Mark Carney officially designated the next tranche of major infrastructure projects for fast-track approval. These aren't just plans—they are immediate priorities for the new Major Projects Office (MPO).
For Canadian small businesses, trades, and suppliers, this is the signal to prepare your bid strategies. These projects are explicitly tied to the new "Buy Canadian" procurement mandate.
- Ontario: The Crawford Nickel Project
Location: North of Timmins, ON
The Scope: This is a massive open-pit mine designed to be a cornerstone of the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain.
The Opportunity: It is projected to generate over $16 billion in revenue and create 1,000 direct jobs during operation, plus thousands more during construction.
Who Benefits: Heavy equipment suppliers, transport logistics, construction trades, and camp support services in Northern Ontario.
- British Columbia: Energy & Power
Two massive projects were greenlit to support the West Coast energy grid:
Ksi Lisims LNG:
A floating Liquefied Natural Gas export facility near the Nass River. It is a net-zero ready project designed to open Asian markets.
North Coast Transmission Line:
A major electrical infrastructure expansion to power the mining and LNG sectors in the north.
- Quebec: Nouveau Monde Graphite (Phase 2)
Location: Saint-Michel-des-Saints, QC
The Scope: An integrated graphite mine and battery material plant. The Opportunity: This project is critical for North America's battery manufacturing independence. Expect high demand for specialized technical contractors and manufacturing support.
- Atlantic Canada: The Sisson Mine
Location: Central New Brunswick
The Scope: A large-scale Tungsten and Molybdenum mine.
The Opportunity: This opens up significant supply chain contracts for Atlantic Canada, specifically for specialized mining equipment and site construction.
- The North: Iqaluit Hydroelectric Project
Location: Nunavut
The Scope: A transformative clean energy project to reduce the territory's reliance on diesel.
The Opportunity: Specialized northern logistics, engineering support, and remote construction services.
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