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Feds commit $4.5M to fund 109 projects in municipalities across Canada
“Thanks to our partnership with the Government of Canada, our programs support local solutions with national impact, contributing to infrastructure renewal and our transition to a low-carbon economy,” Vicki-May Hamm, President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
Feds launch Infrastructure Statistics Hub
The Hub is an interactive tool that allows users to view data on the investment, stock, and contribution of infrastructure to the Canadian economy from the recently launched Infrastructure Economic Account.
Canada investing $20M in Toronto-based Global Infrastructure Hub
The new Toronto location will be the first Global Infrastructure Hub outside of Australia.
Infrastructure Minister to speak at ACEC National Conference
Conference delegates travelling to Ottawa will also be invited to attend a private parliamentary tour that will start in the new Parliament Hill Visitor Welcome Centre.
Vancouver passes $2.8B infrastructure-heavy capital plan
Infrastructure renewal projects will inlcude upgrades of water, sewer, and drainage systems throughout the city, and repairs and seismic upgrades to Granville Bridge.
WSP acquiring U.S.-based Louis Berger
The 5,000-employee company is recognized for its expertise in sectors and services that WSP had targeted for growth, including water, environment (including emergency management) and transportation (including ports and marine), as well as master planning.
Bentley Systems acquires Synchro Software
The acquisition broadens Bentley’s ProjectWise construction offerings—which already include ConstructSim, the leader for 4D construction modeling.
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Feds introduce Climate Lens for infrastructure projects
The environmental and climate change impacts of a project will be assessed when making new public infrastructure investments.
Vancouver drafts 4-year $2.6B infrastructure plan
The city’s proposed 2019-2022 Capital Plan includes investments to support much needed renewal of aging assets, along with investments in new infrastructure and amenities.
Infrastructure support for the Port of Vancouver
The federal government has announced a major investment of $55.8 million for four projects led by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
Feds funding road infrastructure around Port of Montreal
A road link will be created between the port and the Trans-Canada highway.
Saskatchewan Water Security Agency investing $43.5M in infrastructure
A record spending amount for the year, it will ensure 69 dams and 130km of conveyance channels operate reliably and safely.
Dillon Consulting merges with Ricor Engineering
Located in London, Ont., Ricor is a 10-person firm that serves municipal and land development infrastructure clients.
SNC-Lavalin and Carleton University collaborating to protect the grid
Through our MOU [memorandum of understanding] with Carleton University, we are proud to support the next generation of telecommunications engineers by giving them the opportunity to work side by side with our team to address the unique needs of the power utility industry.
Canadian cities call for national infrastructure strategy
“We have to stop measuring the federal government’s urban impact by dollars spent or ribbons cut”
Montreal proposes 3-year $6.4B public works program
The main focus of the program is water and road infrastructure.
Public funds committed to infrastructure in NWT
Governments commit $96 million to roads and additional facilities in the North.
New Brunswick investing in bridge infrastructure
The province is committing $670 million in bridge restoration and construction around the province over the next five years.
Federal Government committee issues early report on Infrastructure and Smart Communities
A summary of five meetings held by the standing committee on transport, infrastructure and communities in February
2017.Ontario investing $190B in public infrastructure over 13 years
The long-term plan includes integrating climate change considerations into infrastructure planning, building resilient and substantive infrastructure and better linking infrastructure investments to social policy.
Parsons’ Joanne McCall named Toronto Infrastructure Market Leader
In her new role, McCall will oversee regional business development not only in Parsons’ civil/structural division, but also in Parsons’ transport, systems, and industrial divisions.
Launch of a new global standard for costing infrastructure projects
The launch of the ICMSC Standard “Global Consistency in Presenting Construction Costs” marks the culmination of two years of collaboration.
Teams shortlisted for building nine Ontario Provincial Police detachments
Phase two of the OPP Modernization project will see one of three selected teams build all nine new detachments.
Fredericton Engineering firm signs culvert inspection tech deal with New Brunswick
Inversa Systems’ portable CT scanning for infrastructure technology allows for a more efficient inspection and assessment of culverts that are buried deep.
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Three teams shortlisted for Mississauga LRT project
20 kilometres of new dedicated rapid transit between Port Credit GO Station in Mississauga to the Gateway Terminal at Steeles Avenue in Brampton.
Funding announced for 75 water projects in Saskatchewan
Combined federal, provincial and local funding of more than $94 million to support new sewage treatment lagoons, upgrading sewage pumps and more water works projects.
Rural Alberta infrastructure projects get $100 million
Alberta’s Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program will support 87 municipal road, bridge and community airport projects in 50 communities across the province in 2017-18.
Nunavut receiving over $230M for water and landfill projects
Joint federal and territorial funding is for nine projects across 19 communities to upgrade solid waste management, and water and wastewater systems.
CSA Group incorporating climate change adaption to infrastructure project standards
The initiative includes seven climate change adaptation projects, expected to be completed before April 2019, as part of the NRC Climate-Resilient Core Public Infrastructure program.
Study finds average Canadian infrastructure project runs 39% over budget and 1 year behind schedule
Canadian infrastructure projects still perform better than those in the U.S., where the average project delay is a little over three years.
