Ontario prepares to go big on nuclear, with demand for electricity poised to soar
Demand for electricity across Canada is forecast to double in the next 25 years, and all the signs from Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government indicate that nuclear energy will supply the biggest portion of the province's additional power needs.
The Great Lakes contain almost 20 percent of the world’s surface fresh water and are the source of drinking water for 8.5 million Canadians.
Update to the Government of Alberta pause on new renewable energy project approvals
As discussed in our recent Update, the Government of Alberta enacted the Generation Approvals Pause Regulation on August 3, 2023, requiring the Alberta Utilities Commission..
Governments of Canada and New Brunswick invest in infrastructure renewal in Fredericton
Today, Jenica Atwin, Member of Parliament for Fredericton, the Honourable Jill Green, Minister of Social Development, Minister responsible for the Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation and for the New Brunswick Housing Corporation, and Her Worship Kate Rogers, Mayor of Fredericton,
1.25B Port Lands flood protection one of the biggest projects in Toronto’s history
This is the first in a two-part series on a massive project taking place in the Port Lands area of Toronto to transform underused land and protect the southeastern part of the city from flooding.
Regina begins work on expanding water network
REGINA – The City of Regina has begun a three-year infrastructure project to expand the city’s water network to accommodate future growth.
A hotly debated topic at this year’s MIPIM was strategies for the mitigation of carbon emissions within the real estate industry, including those emanating from the construction phase of new buildings or refurbishments...
Western Canada premiers talk infrastructure planning, high cost of living
B.C.'s premier said cost of living is an issue shared by all jurisdictions.
Mitigating the Impacts of Climate Change Through Urban Planning
Katie Walsh helps cities manage their climate risks—and champions environmental advocates for office
Urban Innovation: Vision to Reality with Intelligent Urbanism
Today our cities consume almost 80% of the world’s energy and emit 60% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. 80% of global GDP is also generated from urban-based economic activity.
Fix approvals, start building says Electricity Canada
A new report from Electricity Canada drives home the urgency of expanding Canada’s clean power resources to meet national decarbonization goals and identifies five barriers to reaching those goals.
Creating a Prosperous Waterfront
Villiers Island is planned to be Toronto’s first climate-positive neighbourhood, meaning it will produce more clean energy than it uses. It will also create thousands of housing units, new parks and employment opportunities on the waterfront.
B.C. introduces new legislation for high-risk industrial projects
The Government of British Columbia is amending legislation to ensure owners of high-risk industrial projects are responsible for the full cost of environmental cleanup if their projects are abandoned.
Private investment needed to ramp up climate adaptations in infrastructure: report
A new report by the Canadian Climate Institute says private capital is needed to invest in climate adaptation infrastructure as extreme weather events like fires and floods become more acute by the year.
The cost of turning older buildings into climate-fighting machines
While Canada has set a deadline to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, several provinces and cities, including Toronto and Prince Edward Island, have made commitments to reach that goal a decade earlier
Ontario Investing in Infrastructure Improvements at Algonquin Provincial Park
The Ontario government is investing more than $3.3 million to build, maintain and revitalize infrastructure at Algonquin Provincial Park, including more roofed accommodations and bridges.
Project progress under Impact Assessment Act remains slow, says report
The approvals process for major projects in Canada continues to be slow and cumbersome under revamped environmental assessment legislation, according to a new report.
Legault says tunnel cancellation was right decision, won’t apologize
Premier François Legault says he understands citizens are disappointed that his government cancelled a high-profile campaign pledge to link Quebec City and Lévis with a tunnel, but he has no intention of apologizing because it was the right decision to make.
Quebec giving $2.4 billion to improve municipal water infrastructure
Quebec will give $2.4 billion over 10 years to help municipalities work on their water and wastewater infrastructure.
We set out to explore the opportunity that vacant and underutilized office space presents for increasing housing supply while making downtown districts across Canada vibrant, equitable...
