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Federal government solicits big investors for infrastructure bank
Consulting engineering firms will be busy with infrastructure projects in the coming years if the Liberal government’s plans for a Canadian Infrastructure Bank bear fruit. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and several cabinet ministers had a prolonged meeting with big investor…
Federal government to use 100% renewable energy in its buildings
The Canadian government has announced it will reduce its own greenhouse gas emissions over the coming years, partly through greening its vehicle fleets, but also by retrofitting buildings. On November 4, Scott Brison, president of the Treasury Board, announced the…
Manitoba unveils radical program to reduce carbon emissions
On December 3 while at the Paris UN Climate Conference, Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger announced a comprehensive plan to control greenhouse gas emissions. The plan is to cut the province’s greenhouse gases by one-third by 2030. He said the plan…
Ontario spending $125 million in hospital upgrades
Ontario is providing approximately $125 million in 2015-16 to hospitals across the province. Premier Kathleen Wynne made the announcement on August 19 at Toronto East General Hospital, which will receive approximately $1.7 million in 2015-16. Across Ontario, 128 hospitals will…
Canadian government backs large transit construction
The Canadian government has provided more details about the new Public Transit Fund announced on June 18. The “PTF” is focused on large-scale transit projects in big cities, specifically worth more than $1 billion. “In Canada’s largest cities, major public…