infrastructure
Federal funds to kick start planning work on road to central Arctic tundra
The road could unlock the mineral wealth of Canada’s North.
PMO ordered review that spawned measures that could help SNC Lavalin: memo
Trudeau’s staff directed Public Service and Procurement Canada to consult in 2017 on both its overall integrity regime and the possibility of introducing formal alternatives to prosecuting financial crimes.
Former SNC Lavalin executive wants fraud and bribery case thrown out over delays
Stephane Roy’s lawyers argued in Quebec court Wednesday that Crown prosecutors haven’t done enough to limit delays as the case approaches the 60-month mark.
Saudi Arabia showcases US$53B in deals at conference
The Kingdom wants to build new airports and sea ports, metro lines and railways.
Fortified Arctic infrastructure needed in face of climate change: study
Scientists warn Canada’s northwest corner is warming more quickly than almost any other spot on the globe.
BC’s new rules for provincial infrastructure projects challenged in court
Contractors association says rules not fair to non-unionized workers.
US State Department announces $113M in initiatives in Asia
Announcement comes as fears are escalating of an all-out trade war between US and China over tariffs.
Is it on the map? Liberals face hurdles with infrastructure transparency tool
Challenges have prevented officials from meeting Trudeau’s request for an online map to chart all of Ottawa’s infrastructure spending.
Saskatchewan wants Ottawa to get tough with BC over Trans Mountain pipeline
Wants Liberal government should withhold sending federal infrastructure money to BC.
Federal government promises $4.1B for BC infrastructure
For transit, green infrastructure, recreation facilities, and projects in rural and northern communities.
Liberals to delay billions in planned infrastructure spending
About $20.5 billion left unspent across 13 different programs, including two set up by the Liberals.
How green roofs can help cities sponge away excess stormwater
Cities like Toronto are ill-equipped to deal with unprecedented amounts of precipitation due to outdated stormwater infrastructure.
Infrastructure bank funding for US-Canada high-speed rail explored
A potential financing option for a rail connection between US northwest and Vancouver.
Liberals to dole out $2.1 billion to unclog trade, border bottlenecks
Money is part of $10.1 billion in planned spending over the next 11 years on trade and transportation corridor projects.
Senate defeats motion in tie vote to separate infrastructure bank from budget bill
Senators could still potentially vote to amend the bill in some other way or even defeat it outright.