ReNew Canada

Explore the newly released Day 1 Preliminary Agenda for the much-anticipated 8th Annual FNMPC Conference. With two focused themes, the Day 1 Preliminary Agenda highlights conversations and insights around the factors and impacts of Indigenous Peoples in the global economy. Set to be Canada's largest Indigenous-led conference, this event will bring together leading Indigenous, corporate, and government experts to learn how reconciliation strengthens both commercial success & project sustainability. Featured speaker highlights include: · National Chief Cindy Woodhouse - Nepinak (Pinaymootang Nation), National Chief, Assembly of First Nations · Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Canada · Dave McKay, President and CEO, RBC · Shauna Hegna, President, Koniag, Inc. (Alaska Native Corporation) · Tracy Robinson ICD.D, President and CEO, CN Speakers will share actionable insights and successes on integrating Indigenous partnerships and perspectives into commercial operations, unlocking new opportunities for sustainable growth. Keep an eye on FNMPC socials for the release of the Day 2 Preliminary Agenda. Discover the Day 1 Preliminary Agenda: fnmpc.ca/conference/agenda

Transport Canada - Transports Canada announced an investment of up to $25 million for the Port Halifax to bolster both environmental sustainability and supply chain efficiency. The investment breakdown includes: Up to $22.5 million, under the Green Shipping Corridor Program, to accelerate development of the Halifax – Hamburg green shipping corridor; and $2.5 million for the Ship to Shore Crane #Infrastructure project, under the National Trade Corridors fund, to relieve supply chain congestion, expand terminal capacity, and increase speed and efficiency when servicing larger vessels at the Port of Halifax. “Our ports are essential to global trade and to Canada’s economy. By investing in green shipping corridors, supply chain infrastructure, and clean technologies, we’re taking decisive action to reduce emissions. Together, we’re building a sustainable future for transportation, while supporting jobs and driving economic growth in Nova Scotia and beyond,” said Anita Indira Anand, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade. READ THE FULL STORY: https://lnkd.in/gqNcA75y

👀 With a new Liberal leader on the horizon, a federal election approaching, and Canada-U.S. political dynamics shifting dramatically, the 2025 CCA Annual Conference in Quebec City is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to come together at a pivotal moment in our industry’s history. Join top industry leaders in Québec City for THE event of the season. ‼️ Register quickly! We are 90% sold out! https://lnkd.in/dP52JrJ // 👀 Avec un nouveau chef libéral à l'horizon, des élections fédérales qui approchent et une dynamique politique canado-américaine qui change considérablement, la Conférence annuelle 2025 de l'ACC à Québec est l’occasion unique de se réunir à un moment charnière de l'histoire de notre industrie. ‼️ Rejoignez les leaders d’industrie à Québec pour l'événement de la saison. Inscrivez-vous rapidement ! Plus de 90 % des places sont vendues ! https://lnkd.in/dMphMJ-Z

Want to learn more about the public #infrastructure sector in Canada? In this week's ReNewsletter: ➡️ Municipalities: The recent failures of critical water mains have highlighted the dire state of Canada's municipal infrastructure. ➡️ Transit: Calgary has restarted the Green Line LRT project. ➡️ Wastewater: #Construction at the North Shore WWTP is increasing. ➡️ Transportation: An #Indigenous-led logistics park to be built in B.C. ➡️ Environment: Terms of reference for the conduct of the Regional Assessment in the #RingofFire area have been finalized. https://lnkd.in/gTRsCy4J Calgary Construction Association, Ontario Sewer And Watermain Construction Association (OSWCA), Associated Engineering, Association of Consulting Engineering Companies - Canada (ACEC-Canada), City of Calgary, Green Line Calgary, PCL Construction, Metro Vancouver, Prince Rupert Port Authority, Impact Assessment Agency of Canada / Agence d'évaluation d'impact du Canada, Canada Infrastructure Bank/ Banque de l'infrastructure du Canada, Metlakatla Development, Toronto and Area Road Builders Association (TARBA)

We’re #AeconProud to not only be playing a key role in delivering the Top 5 projects on ReNew Canada’s Top 100 project list, but also to be awarded Gold status – with Aecon involved with 19 projects in this year’s rankings. We’re honoured to be working with our clients, and project and community partners on dynamic projects to help build a sustainable future. Check out a few of our projects that made the list, and view the full list here: https://bit.ly/3PFLUTR -- Non seulement sommes-nous #AeconFier de jouer un rôle clé dans la réalisation des projets occupant les cinq premières positions du classement des 100 meilleurs projets de ReNew Canada, mais nous avons également obtenu le statut Or, ce qui signifie qu’Aecon participe à 19 projets figurant au classement de cette année. Nous sommes honorés de travailler avec nos clients, nos partenaires de projet et nos partenaires communautaires dans le cadre de projets dynamiques pour aider à bâtir un avenir durable. Découvrez quelques-uns de nos projets qui figurent sur la liste, et consultez la liste complète ici : https://bit.ly/3PFLUTR

This is a final reminder for the 2025 WIN Awards Nominations closing in exactly one week, on Tuesday, February 11th at 11:59PM sharp Pacific Standard Time. We will not be extending the nomination deadline this year, so get your nominations in as soon as possible, as it can be a lengthy process! Take advantage of this once in a year opportunity to celebrate inspiring women in the field who teach, lead, and courageously overcome challenges in Canadian infrastructure. Nominations Due Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 Sponsorship Opportunities: To commemorate the 11th anniversary of the WIN Awards, WIN is looking for additional sponsorship partners to expand our industry network! Please contact Elena Theodoropoulos and Camille McJunkin, EIT if your organization is interested in becoming a Sponsor for the 2025 WIN Awards. Our 2025 WIN Awards Ceremony will be held on Thursday, April 24th. Event registration will be made available in the coming weeks. Save the date in the mean time!

Statement from the Calgary Construction Association on the Potential Threat of U.S. Tariffs The Calgary Construction Association (CCA) recognizes the anxiety and uncertainty that potential U.S. tariffs create for businesses and workers in our industry. With this level of uncertainty, it is critical to take a big-picture approach—otherwise, we risk serious consequences which include: -Contractors disengaging from projects or choosing not to bid on essential infrastructure like schools and public facilities; -Owners delaying or postponing projects, causing economic momentum to stall. Even if projects return post-tariffs, costs could still escalate, making them more expensive and difficult to complete. To all public and private entities with projects currently out for tender, we strongly encourage the following: -Provide tariff exemptions for bidders to secure the best possible pricing now. Tariffs, if implemented, can be addressed in due course, but industry will not absorb that risk upfront. -Engage directly with industry to gather real-time data from suppliers and contractors. Understanding market conditions firsthand will inform sound decision-making and project planning. As the situation develops, the CCA remains committed to acting as a conduit for accurate and reliable information. We will continue to monitor developments, engage with policymakers, and provide our members with timely updates. For questions or further discussion, we encourage industry stakeholders to connect with us. Together, we can navigate this uncertainty and maintain stability in Calgary’s construction sector. #Calgary #Construction #Alberta #Canada #Industry #Tariffs

Too often public infrastructure planning, investment and management is driven by short term interest and political expediency that neglects consideration of the whole life needs of the asset including long-term maintenance and operations requirements. The risks and pressure to ensuring our public infrastructure is reliable and resilient are growing…fiscal pressure, stagnant economic growth, productivity, tariffs, and the failure of traditional delivery models. The P3 delivery model for social infrastructure (buildings) is a proven and responsible approach to public infrastructure stewardship. The model leverages the experience, capacity and innovation of the private sector. The Public-Private-Partnership 'P3' model ensures long term maintenance and operations are planned for, committed to, invested in, and managed for the whole life of the public infrastructure preventing deficits, deferred maintenance, and asset deterioration while strengthening reliability and resiliency. P3s are driving the creation of efficient, sustainable, and well-maintained public assets while aligning public and private interests Everyone wins, especially Canadians, when the public and private sectors work together. #Infrastructure #PublicPrivatePartnerships #CanadaInfrastructure #ConcertInfrastructure

Public Services and Procurement Canada | Services publics et Approvisionnement Canada and the National Capital Commission - Commission de la capitale nationale announced the start of pre-planning work for a multimodal #bridge in the east of the National Capital Region, connecting City of Ottawa / Ville d’Ottawa and Ville de Gatineau. Currently, the lack of a direct link between Ontario #highways and interprovincial bridges forces heavy trucks to travel through downtown Ottawa, causing congestion, noise and safety risks. By providing a new freight lane, the Eastern Bridge could significantly reduce the 13,000 heavy trucks that pass through downtown Ottawa and Gatineau each week. The next steps include the impact study, the design, the preliminary preparation of the site located on the corridor between the Montée Paiement and the Aviation Parkway, and the development of a #procurement strategy. This new #interprovincial crossing could be built between 2032 and 2034, depending on the impact assessment process and the construction program approach. READ THE FULL STORY: https://lnkd.in/euhNH24Z

Metro Vancouver announced that #construction activity at the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant is increasing following execution of the contract with PCL Construction to complete the construction of the plant. “We are pleased to be moving forward in a positive direction on the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant in partnership with PCL Construction,” said @Mike Hurley, chair of the Metro Vancouver Board. “Together, we are committed to delivering a high-quality #wastewater treatment facility in the most efficient and effective way possible.” PCL was hired in 2022 for early construction works on the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant under a competitive bidding process, with the option to negotiate a contract for completing the full project. Now, work is ramping up as PCL expands its construction program and continues to mobilize staff, equipment, and materials to the site. Within the contract with PCL, Metro Vancouver expects that around 50 per cent of the work to complete the project will be competitively bid among subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers. The total estimated contract price of $1.95 billion is within the approved budget for the program. READ THE FULL STORY: https://lnkd.in/gWfscrx2