Labour Market News

Groupe MACH, the property manager of EXAL de la Concorde, is building 268 rental units with various partners, including the federal government. The project is scheduled to be complete in the summer of 2026.

MGE Groupe Immobilier, a real estate developer, received $21.6M in funding from the Government of Canada to build 72 rental units. These units are part of the third phase of its 400-unit TERRA residential project in Lévis.

The Ville de Granby is investing $76M over the next 10 years in renovating its drinking water treatment plant

Société VIA, a company specializing in managing recyclable materials, invested an additional $2.7M in its new automated sorting line at its sorting centre in Rivière-du-Loup

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is recruiting for new police members in Saskatchewan. A new recruitment drive is expected to bring a diverse range of applicants. The RCMP hosts online and Mentor night sessions to support their recruitment. The next Mentor night is expected to occur at Buffalo Narrows, with dates to be determined.

The Government of Canada has announced 10 projects across British Columbia are receiving a total of $4.79M in funding from the latest round of the Canadian Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk. These funds will support conservation and recovery efforts for species at risk across the province.

The Columbia Basin Trust is providing over $3.3M to support eight projects as part of their Ecosystem Enhancement Program. The funding will support long-term and short-term projects focusing on restoring habitats, enhancing biodiversity, and strengthening ecosystem resilience within the region.

North Saanich is opening the Centre for Plant Health, a new research lab focused on sustainable wine and fruit growth practices. The centre is Canada’s only post-entry quarantine, research and diagnostic facility for virus testing of grapevines, fruit-bearing trees, and small fruit.

The University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Forestry has been awarded a US$790K grant from the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation to study cultural and prescribed burning in partnership with four First Nations in British Columbia. The study will analyze the benefits to biodiversity, wildfire risk and forest ecosystem restoration.

The Government of Canada has announced over $7.6M in funding for four projects in British Columbia under the Aquatic Ecosystems Restoration Fund. These projects support aquatic restoration by helping to address the root causes of impacts to coastal and marine environments.

The N.S. Government has announced $3M to the Sambro and Area Community Association to develop a new community centre that which will provide an accessible space for sports, recreation, meetings and educational activities. The building will integrate green energy practices.

The Government of Canada has announced $498,750 in funding to Dartmouth-based startup Freshr Technologies to expand the manufacturing capacity of its sustainable packaging. Freshr will also hire a local engineer to design and operate a new manufacturing line.

Services Soluwin, a company specializing in wind and solar energy in New Richmond, opened a new branch in Gaspé. The company employs around 30 people during the winter and over 60 during the summer.

Vantage Data Centers, a data centre operator, is investing $500M in building a data centre on its site in Québec. This new centre will bring the total to four. Nearly 400 people will be working on the project. The centre will be operational in early 2027.

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $1.09M for four technology development projects to advance agriculture, mining, manufacturing, health care and energy industries. By supporting innovation, the Government of Saskatchewan aims to boost greater economic and employment growth in the province.

The B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy has announced a $3M funding call to bolster carbon removal technology in Vancouver. The initiative will help climate tech startups to develop technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions while driving economic growth and job creation. The funding is available until April 30, 2025.

Canary Biofuels is spending $18M to quadruple biofuel production at its Lethbridge area plant, and is receiving $1.7M in tax credits through a provincial agri-processing investment program. The expansion is expected to create 15 temporary and 40 permanent jobs at the plant, which converts agricultural byproducts such as grains and meat into low-emission fuel.

Renovalia will begin construction this month on the Pteragen Peace Butte wind farm, a project originally proposed in 2006. The 20-turbine, 120-megawatt project is located near the hamlet of Seven Persons, about 22km south of Medicine Hat. It is expected to come online in mid-2027.

The Tilley Solar Project, a $52M solar farm located 200km southeast of Calgary, is scheduled to begin operations this spring. The 23.6-megawatt project will generate enough electricity to power 20,000 homes annually and is expected to create 280 full-time jobs at peak production. The project is a partnership between the Alexander First Nation and First Nation Power Development Inc.

PACE Canada Development LP is moving forward with a 42,000-panel solar farm near Killam, following approval by the Alberta Utilities Commission.

The Government of Canada has announced over $55M over 10 years (starting in 2026) in transit funding for the Halifax Regional Municipality. Funding will be used to upgrade, replace, or modernize the municipality’s public transit infrastructure helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the impacts of climate change.

The N.S. to N.B. Intertie project, a 160-km electricity transmission line between the two provinces between Onslow and Salisbury, will receive $217M from the Canada Infrastructure Bank. Construction is scheduled to start in 2026 and conclude in late 2028. The joint project (NS Power/NB Power) is expected to create 587 jobs.

The N.S. to N.B. Intertie project, a 160-km electricity transmission line between the two provinces between Onslow and Salisbury, will receive $217M from the Canada Infrastructure Bank. Construction is scheduled to start in 2026 and conclude in late 2028. The joint project (NS Power/NB Power) is expected to create 587 jobs.

Parks Canada is hiring over 3,000 students and temporary workers for seasonal and permanent full-time positions

The federal government invested over $7.2M to construct a net-zero carbon Skills Training Centre in Scarborough to train individuals in skilled trades and trucking in partnership with employers

The McMichael Canadian Art Collection museum in Vaughan has received $25M to expand its exhibit space and meet net-zero carbon building standards

The Ville de La Prairie began work on its future ecodistrict, which is designed with a focus on public transit. The first phase of the 10-year project will start in March 2025, and the first housing units will be delivered before the end of the year.

The Ville de Longueuil is investing nearly $55M over four years in modernizing the electrical equipment at the Louise-Gravel drinking-water plant

C76 Investissements, a real estate developer, will begin construction on a 142-unit carbon-neutral building with commercial spaces called Le 401 in Québec this fall. The $52M project is receiving financial support from the City, and it should be complete in the spring of 2027.

La Ressource le Phare in Port-Cartier is currently rebuilding its centre following a major fire in December 2024. The organization with around 40 employees expects to reopen this fall.

EnerPure Inc., a Winnipeg-based recycling and energy transition company, completed their 15-year recycling technology development project. The $40M project was funded through provincial and federal grants in addition to fund-raising initiatives. The recycling company is aiming to deploy 21 recycling plants and reduce cumulative green house gas emissions by one million tonnes within six years.

The Government of Canada and Saddle Lake Cree Nation are providing a combined $5M to upgrade infrastructure in Saddle Lake. The community’s cultural centre will undergo an energy efficiency retrofit, and its main road bridge will receive repairs to protect against future flooding.

Fox Meadows Wind is planning a 165-megawatt wind farm in central Alberta that would include up to 25 turbines, a substation, and an energy storage facility. If approved, the project could create 200 jobs in the municipal districts of Wainwright and Provost. The Alberta Utilities Commission is currently holding public hearings on the proposed project.

P.E.I. will receive $2.7M in federal funding to invest in clean energy and energy efficiency projects. Besides partnering with First Nations, P.E.I. will focus on renewable energy production and storage, and expand innovation in clean technologies.

P.E.I. snow crab fishers are faced with a 33% federal reduction in crab quota in the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence, as well as a potential 25% U.S. tariff. The concern is that snow crab will become too expensive and brokers will buy less crab from fishers.

The Government of Canada has announced $10M in funding to the Sydney Curling Club for a new fully accessible and energy efficient curling rink facility that will feature double the curling sheets.

J.D. Irving has laid off 140 of its 310 employees at its Saint John paper plant, claiming the move was due to N.B. Power’s high cost of industrial electricity rates. The Irving Paper plant manufactures graphic paper for use in magazines and other print media.

The City of Temiskaming Shores received over $1.3M from the federal government to aid in showcasing Northern Ontario mining businesses at two events in Toronto and Montreal this year

Eco Guardian, a manufacturer of sustainable packaging, will open a new facility this fall in Newmarket

Innergex, a renewable energy producer, and the Mi’gmawei Mawiomi Business Corporation are starting the Mesgi'g Ugju’s’n 2 project, which is a wind farm in Rivière-Nouvelle. The $250M project should be complete before December 2026, and it will create 140 jobs.

The Gîte du Copaco on Anticosti Island is investing at least $1.5M in an ecotourism project aimed at offering activities for all four seasons. The Société du Plan Nord is financially supporting the project.

The Réseau de transport de Longueuil is investing around $35.6M in acquiring 20 electric buses. The first delivery of 10 vehicles is scheduled for the spring of 2026, and the other 10 will be delivered in the fall of the same year.

CLORIA Développement, a real estate developer, and its partners announced the construction of Cloria Île-des-Frères, which is a 135-unit rental apartment building in Saint-Jérôme. An Avril Supermarché Santé store is included in the project, which will create 80 jobs.

The Ville de Saguenay is allocating $15.5M over a seven-year period for recycling sewage sludge from its treatment plants. Groupe Sanidro, a company specializing in pipe and septic tank sanitation, was awarded the contract again.

The Société de transport du Saguenay (STS) is acquiring 26 electric buses from Nova Bus, a manufacturer from Saint-Eustache. The Government of Quebec is covering 95% of the cost of each vehicle, which is estimated at $1.5M. The STS expects to receive the buses by 2027.

The Société de transport du Saguenay (STS) is acquiring 26 electric buses from Nova Bus, a manufacturer from Saint-Eustache. The Government of Quebec is covering 95% of the cost of each vehicle, which is estimated at $1.5M. The STS expects to receive the buses by 2027.

The Lise and Yvon Lamarre Center is a site in Montréal that will offer accommodation for 16 autistic people between the ages of 21 and 35 in the Sud-Ouest borough. The $12.5M project was funded by various partners, including the three levels of government.

Brasseurs du Moulin ceased operations and closed its production plant in Varennes, as well as its microbrewery in Belœil

The federal government is allocating $9.7M toward 166 unit through 11 affordable housing projects in Yukon. The funds will help improve, repair and provide new housing across municipalities in the territory, as well as to enhance energy efficiency.

According to Canadian North Resources Inc., the Kivalliq region in Nunavut could become a key player in securing Canada’s domestic supply of critical minerals. The company has invested over $200M into the Ferguson Lake project, which contains essential minerals like nickel, copper, and cobalt for green technologies. Despite challenges from land-use plans, the project could help meet Canada's growing demand for stable sources of critical minerals.

Cosa Resources Corp. has begun core drilling at the Murphy Lake North Uranium Project located in the eastern Athabasca Basin. The company plans to fund the first $1.5M of exploration expenditures by December 31, 2027 and expects to finish initial drilling plans within the next few weeks.

Hexagon Purus, a battery electric truck manufacturer, has laid off 40% of its workforce or 50 employees due to economic uncertainty caused by the threat of American tariffs and the loss of a major contract. The layoffs are spread across the company’s offices in Kelowna, Ontario, California and Texas.

The federal government is providing $6.7M to four Edmonton tech companies, with the goal of helping them create jobs, increase research, and find new markets. The funding is expected to help generate about 100 new jobs in a variety of fields: digital health care, home technology, manufacturing, and battery storage.

Acciona Energía has completed the installation of all 49 wind turbines at its Forty Mile wind farm in Bow Island. Fourteen of these are already connected to the energy grid, supplying 80 megawatts of electricity. The project is expected to be fully online in spring of 2025, with a capacity of 280 megawatts.

The Government of Alberta is investing a total of $55M to 15 emissions reduction projects across the province. The initiatives span a range of industries, including forestry, energy, water treatment, dairy, and printing. Most projects involve adopting new technologies or practices that will increase energy efficiency while creating jobs.

The Government of Canada has announced $2.3M to help fund solar energy upgrades for the Maritime Sikh Society which is also contributing $596,295.

There are currently no offshore wind farms in the province yet, but the N.S. Government wants to open bids for the first round of offshore wind licences this year. Challenges include shifting priorities in the United States who have suspended new offshore wind leases, and also supporting the sector while also protecting existing ocean industries.

A smokehouse in Petit-Cap was totally destroyed by fire this month. This is the second major fire for Elphege & Norbert LeBlanc in the past year. It is unknown how many employees were affected or if there are plans to rebuild.

Seven Southern Ontario manufacturers from the Hamilton, Toronto, London, and Windsor regions will receive over $10M from the federal government to accelerate production and upgrade equipment to support the electric vehicle supply chain

Eskan Company, a construction company that belongs to the Cree Nation of Mistissini, will receive up to $13.5M from the federal government to study the extension of the access road to the Renard Mine in Nord-du-Québec

Sayona, a mining company in La Corne, will receive up to $1.3M from the Government of Canada to bring a transmission line to its Moblan lithium mining project in Nord-du-Québec

Dumont Nickel, a mining company based in Amos, will receive up to $1.1M from the Government of Canada for a study to connect its Dumont project in Launay to Hydro-Québec's electricity grid

Critical Elements Lithium Corporation, a mining company, received a repayable loan of up to $20M to power the Rose Lithium-Tantalum project in Nord-du-Québec

GPK Bioénergie, a renewable natural gas company, received $15M from the Government of Quebec for its plant in L’Ange-Gardien. The overall project of $36.3M will also create jobs.

Évolys, a joint venture between Rio Tinto and Aymium to produce biocarbon, is currently building a $50M plant in Thurso. Production could begin in June.

Cbay Minerals, a subsidiary of the Doré Copper mining company, will receive up to $1.3M from the Government of Canada for a feasibility study to build a road and power line that will connect two mining properties in Nord-du-Québec

Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan's College of Agriculture and Bioresources are receiving $8M through federal funding and industry supporters. The funding will support 28 research projects focused livestock, crops, and sustainability.

The Government of British Columbia has announced new legislation to speed up the permitting process for energy projects starting spring 2025. Under the legislation, the BC Energy Regulator will be the authority for permitting and regulating renewable energy and high-voltage electricity transmission projects. The BC Energy Regulator will hire additional staff to fulfill this role.

The District of Lake Country has received $150K from the Government of British Columbia to identify climate-related hazards. The funds come from the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund, which helps local governments respond to emergencies and reduce the risks from future natural disasters.

The Prince George Conservatory of Music has completed renovations in part due to over $51.3K from a Northern Development Infrastructure grant. The upgrades enhance the school’s functionality, improve the learning environment and improves the structure’s energy efficiency.

The Alberta Utilities Commission has approved the City of Medicine Hat to purchase the Saamis Solar Park, and to build solar panels for up to 75 megawatts’ capacity. Council still needs to determine if any construction will begin at the site in Medicine Hat's north end, and city staff are now beginning research into the project’s feasibility.

The Town of Innisfail has paused its planned $4M solar facility due to changes in power pricing. The municipal council says it is no longer financially feasible to proceed with the project on its own, but could pursue it in the future if it finds another investor. The 1.5 to 2-megawatt facility was expected to generate $700,000 annually for the town when the project first began in 2023.

Vegpro, a company specializing in producing lettuce, could receive up to $8.7M in subsidies for its greenhouse project in Sherrington. The greenhouses should be operational in the spring of 2025. The overall project, valued at $140M, includes a packaging plant that will create around 80 jobs.

A damaged Maritime Electric substation in Sherbrooke has led to power outages across western P.E.I. Although Summerside generates much of its own electricity, it shut down some municipal facilities in an effort to avoid blackouts.

The N.S. Government has announced it is eliminating Communications Nova Scotia (CNS), as part of an effort to modernize the delivery of government messaging. CNS had a $6.9M 2024/25 budget and a staff of 87 people. Job loss numbers have not yet been announced but most communications staff will be reassigned to other departments.

Rohit Group of Companies has begun construction on The Horizons at Crystal Bay in Ottawa, a twin six-storey, 185-unit rental complex set for completion by 2027

QSL International Ltd., a maritime operations company, received over $7.6M from the Government of Quebec to improve its infrastructure in Sorel-Tracy

Recyclage Carbone Varennes, a plant that will produce biofuel and green hydrogen in Varennes, announced that the overall project will cost $1.49B. The project, which is receiving $600M in funding from Ottawa and Quebec, should be complete in early 2026.

Hydro-Québec, the Essipit Innu First Nation, and the Regional County Municipality of Fjord-du-Saguenay are planning to invest $3B in building a wind farm in Saguenay—Lac-Saint-Jean. The project, which is scheduled to begin in 2030, will create 500 jobs.

The Government of Canada is providing $1M to develop an Energy Innovation Hub in Saskatchewan. The hub aims to enhance sustainability in the energy sector by encouraging collaborative research, conducting research and development, providing technical services, and providing education and training opportunities.

The Government of British Columbia has created a new $5M Tree Fruit Climate Resiliency program to support tree-fruit growers in case of extreme weather. The fund will help cover things like protective covers, heaters, sprinklers and shade protection. The program is also open to applications for innovative projects that boost the industry’s resiliency.

The Government of British Columbia has announced over $19M to support stronger climate adaptation across 39 communities. The funds will support 46 projects that help communities plan for and reduce the impacts of future climate disasters.

The District of Lake Country has received $150K in grant funding from the Government of British Columbia for climate adaptation. The funds will be used to conduct a risk assessment and enhance the community’s resilience to extreme weather.

A new multi-port charging site has opened in Colwood. The high-speed charging hub is the first for the region and is part of BC Hydro’s larger electric vehicle plans across the province.

According to a report from the Canadian Tree Nursery Association, more than half of Canada’s tree seedlings are grown in British Columbia. The industry is expected to grow following a sharp increase in wildfire activity across Canada. The association estimates it will take 5.3B seedlings to plant only 15% of Canadian forests burned by wildfire in 2023 and 2024, which would create nearly 31K jobs.

AltaLink is planning a 17km transmission line that will connect Acciona Energy Canada Global Inc.’s proposed Lone Butte Solar Project to the electrical grid. The Lone Butte project is described as a 450-megawatt solar farm on approximately 2,000 acres of land near Torrington. Stakeholder consultations regarding the transmission line are to be completed prior to the proposed construction start date of January 2027.

The Government of Canada is providing $13.4M to support several projects that aim to improve the efficiency and affordability of carbon capture technologiesk and create jobs. Funding recipients include InnoTech Alberta Inc., Ionada Canada, the University of Calgary, and the University of Alberta.

The P.E.I. Federation of Agriculture has launched a new five-year plan for farmers to prepare and adapt to climate change and reduce greenhouse gases. The plan includes sharing ideas and resources to address issues such as soil health and sustainability.

World Energy GH2 is pivoting from its planned wind-powered green hydrogen and ammonia plant (Stephenville) to a new shorter-term focus on data centres and e-fuel production. The company recently acknowledged that it was having difficulty finding markets for green hydrogen and ammonia, which are not maturing at the rate initially expected.

The Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs will close its office in Matagami in January 2026

Advanced Energy Minerals Canada, a high-purity alumina manufacturer, invested over $27M in purchasing a kiln for its plant in Cap-Chat. The company, which has 90 employees in Gaspésie and Montréal, hopes to hire around 30 additional staff by next year.

Écosite de La Matapédia, a non-profit organization, inaugurated its new ecocentre in Amqui following a $2.5M investment. The Government of Quebec and the Regional County Municipality of La Matapédia partnered on the project.

Gestion Courose, a property manager, is investing over $340M in building The MileBrook in Montréal’s Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles borough. Over 800 rental condos will be available, including 355 as of this year.

Dumont Nickel, a company that mines ore for the battery industry at its mine in Launay, will establish its headquarters in Amos. To date, the overall project has required a $2.5B investment. Ultimately, the project will create 570 jobs.

The Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC) opened a dispensary in Sainte-Julie, which is the first open-concept location. The dispensary will create around 10 jobs.

The federal and Northwest Territories governments are contributing $7.7M and $2.5M, respectively, for a combined total of $10.3M over five years toward wildfire prevention and mitigation efforts in the Northwest Territories. The specific allocation of these funds has not yet been finalized, though some will be used to hire additional Firesmart staff to help develop regional Firesmart communities.

The Yukon and federal governments rejected the proposal for a placer mine at Stony Creek, following the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board’s recommendation due to concern for water quality and chinook salmon population health. Hundreds of people rely on Stony Creek for drinking water. The project would have included a mining camp for 12 people.

The Dél??n? Got'??n? Government is exploring the feasibility of a small-scale hydro turbine power project on the Great Bear River, NWT, to provide energy for the community of 650 residents and reduce reliance on diesel. If approved by the Sahtu Land and Water Board, the Dél??n? Got'??n? Government will hire a contractor to conduct both a feasibility study and an engineering study.

Genome British Columbia is funding two research projects to address mining challenges: stabilizing mine tailings to reduce dust and extracting copper from tailings. One project focuses on using microbes to prevent wind erosion, while the other aims to concentrate copper for easier recovery. Both projects use microbial genomics to minimize environmental impact and enhance resource extraction.

Mangrove Lithium, a B.C.-based cleantech company, is building a lithium refining plant in Delta, with construction underway and completion expected by the end of 2025. The plant will produce enough battery-grade materials to power approximately 25,000 electric vehicles annually. Multiple investors have provided a total of $35M in financing for the project.

The federal, provincial, and municipal governments are jointly contributing $10M to upgrade the Abbotsford Recreation Centre, focusing on reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Construction has already begun, with the project expected to be completed by the end of 2025.

FortisBC is investing $495,000 in a partnership with Okanagan College to develop a micro-credential in sustainable building technology. The program, aimed at working professionals in fields like construction, architecture, and urban planning, will offer shorter training to enhance skills in the green building industry. The micro-credential is expected to be available by fall 2026.

BC Hydro has selected three wind projects for a 30-year electricity purchase agreement. The projects will be Indigenous led partnerships and are expected to produce a collective 1.4 million MWh of electricity annually.

Northland Power is delaying connecting its Jurassic Solar + Battery facility to the provincial grid until the end of 2025. The company has experienced delays in obtaining some of the components required for the connection. Once online, the 1,200-acre project will generate 220-megawatts of power and have 160-megawatt hours of battery capacity.

The Melvin Lake wind farm, owned by ABO Energy Canada and the Eskasoni, Potlotek, We’koqma’q L’nue’kati and Wagmatook First Nations, has received its environmental assessment approval. It will be located on private land in Hants County and Halifax Regional Municipality and is expected to ceate 75-125 construction jobs and 2-5 full-time jobs.

The N.S. Government’s new Green Choice Program has 11 large-scale electricity customers supported by 6 wind farms that will add more clean energy to the grid and bring more green jobs and investments to the province. There will be about 700 construction jobs and 30 full-time jobs to operate the wind farms.

Aircraft producer Boeing has announced a $10.3M investment in Solace Power Inc., a Mount Pearl-based wireless power technology manufacturing company. The company plans to open a new production facility and double its workforce in the coming months.

Canadian aerospace organization NordSpace is proposing to build a spaceport in St. Lawrence, on N.L.’s Burin Peninsula. The company expects the project to create about 650 direct jobs across Canada, with about 200 direct jobs in Newfoundland with indirect job creation tylically far outpacing direct jobs.

Three EV battery component and automotive parts plants, worth $700M, are under construction in the Windsor region and are set for completion by 2028. These projects will create 1,300 permanent jobs and generate hundreds more during construction.

The City of Ottawa will receive $18M annually from the federal government for public transit infrastructure development, to be distributed for ten years from 2026

Kinectrics Inc., an energy and nuclear services provider, is investing $22M, with support from the provincial government, to expand the production of enriched medical isotopes, creating 15 jobs in Toronto

Unipêche M.D.M., a seafood processor, is investing $7.8M in adding a lobster production line to its plant in Saint-Maxime-du-Mont-Louis. The new line helped the company consolidate around 40 seasonal positions. The project should be complete in April 2025.

The Yukon Environmental Socio-Economic Assessment Board (YESEAB) released a report, recommending relicensing the Whitehorse hydroelectric dam until 2050, conditional on implementing recommendations to mitigate impacts to chinook salmon. Mitigation recommendations include upgrading the fish ladder and preventing fish deaths in the dam's turbines.

Polar Knowledge Canada opened a new office in Whitehorse, Yukon, for the Canadian High Arctic Research Station. The new hub allows Polar Knowledge to recruit staff, build long-term capacity in the Yukon, and strengthen relationships between researchers and Indigenous knowledge holders in the territory. Polar Knowledge employs around 100 staff across Canada.

The T???ch? Government signed a memorandum of understanding with Fortescue, an Australian-based technology, energy and metals group, for lithium exploration on T???ch? lands in the NWT. The agreement supports the T???ch? Government in understanding lithium potential and building capacity to conduct geological surveys.

Vital Metals issued a new resource estimate for its Nechalacho rare earths project east of Yellowknife, showing stronger indication in the presence of estimated minerals. Vital plans to do more drilling at the Nechalacho’s Tardiff deposit over the next year or two, with the goal of eventually development a full-size open-pit mine, although not in the immediate future.

A study in the Communications Earth & Environment journal found that melting Arctic permafrost is creating ongoing challenges for communities in the Beaufort Sea region and the Mackenzie River Delta. Major impacts include infrastructure damage, degrading transportation routes, and health risks. Food security is also threatened as quicksand and landslides make hunting and fishing more difficult.

The City of Whitehorse has pledged $300,000 this year for landslide risk and mitigation efforts along Robert Service Way. The funding will be used to install and operate traffic-blocking gates, monitor the escarpment during the spring melt, and mitigation efforts such as lock-blocks.

The Government of Canada and Government of Saskatchewan are providing $9.4M towards crop-related research, in addition to $5.4 from industry partners. The funding supports 53 approved research projects including mapping soil sequestration, examining alternative genetic mechanics for resistance, and effects to prevent osteoporosis and bone fracture.

Arbios Biotech has completed the construction of its bio-fuel facility, the Chuntoh Ghuna, in Prince George. The Chuntoh Ghuna facility will begin converting wood bark into biofuel later in 2025 and will require 50 full-time employees. Initially, it will have a capacity of 50,000 barrels of bio-oil, with the potential to expand to 200,000 barrels.

Din Tai Fung, a renowned Taiwanese restaurant chain, will be opening in Downtown Vancouver. Although the opening date has not been confirmed, the restaurant is looking to hire 300 workers starting the end of January 2025.

Westbridge Renewable Energy Corp. is developing five new battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Alberta. Locations and specific details have yet to be announced, but each project has environmental feasibility studies completed and interconnection applications approved by the Alberta Electric System Operator. The projects have a total capacity of 539 MWh.

Construction on the $500M Marguerite Lake Compressed Air Energy Storage Project is scheduled to begin in northern Alberta this year. The facility, to be located near LaCorey, will add 320 megawatts to Alberta’s energy grid for 30 years. Construction is expected to create up to 200 jobs, while about 20 people would be employed by the project on a permanent basis. It will initially be fueled by natural gas but will transition to hydrogen by 2035.

Quebec-based company Deep Sky is planning an atmospheric extraction plant near Innisfail. The carbon dioxide extracted by the project will be stored in an underground hub near Edmonton, and the electricity needed will be sourced from the Lethbridge 1 solar farm. Deep Sky plans to invest $100M in the plant, called Deep Sky Alpha, over 10 years. It could be operational as early as April 2025.

The Buffalo Plains Wind Farm near Lomond in southern Alberta is nearing commercial operation, with the installation of its 83 turbines now complete. The wind farm is expected to generate 494 megawatts of energy, enough to supply more than 100,000 homes. It has created about 300 temporary jobs during construction and will support 10-15 permanent jobs once operational.

A new wind turbine project is being proposed for the Kinkora area on P.E.I. The Wejipek Wind Project would build three wind turbine generators on privately-owned land. If approved the project could provide enough power for 4,000 homes and create jobs.

P.E.I.'s first private MRI clinic is set to open in Summerside in the spring. The clinic will be located at 107 Walker Drive and the clinic plans to recruit from across Canada and will try not to take staff from the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown.

The N.S. Government has announced $750k in funding for capital upgrades to the Mulgrave Marine Terminal. This investment in the Superport will help support future wind energy projects, such as the nearby onshore wind farms proposed for Guysborough County.

Canadian aerospace organization NordSpace has submitted a proposal to the Town of St. Lawrence on the Burin Peninsula to develop a spaceport, a facility that is used to launch small space vehicles. If it gets approval, St. Lawrence could become home to Canada’s first commercial spaceport.

The provincial government is investing over $7M in 17 Ontario projects to advance technologies for minerals critical to batteries and electric vehicles

Integrity Reforestation Inc. is receiving a $900K investment from the federal government to plant 800,000 trees in the Ogoki Forest, located 400 km northeast of Thunder Bay, creating about 40 jobs

OC Transpo, the public transit authority of Ottawa, officially opened the O-Train’s Line 4 Airport Link, connecting the City centre to Ottawa International Airport

ELYSIS, a joint venture created by the aluminum smelters Rio Tinto and Alcoa, received $14.1 M from the Government of Quebec to develop green aluminum production technology that will be installed in a pilot plant in Saguenay by 2027

Machinex, a recycling and waste sorting company, invested $50M in a processing centre for returnable containers in Sorel-Tracy. The processing centre will create around 40 jobs and is set to begin operations in March 2025.

Boralex, a renewable energy supplier, estimates that the Apuiat wind project located north of Port-Cartier should be complete by the end of March 2025

The Société de transport de l’Outaouais is investing $114M in professional, technical, and multidisciplinary fees to develop the Gatineau-Ottawa tram project

United Way NWT is providing a $850,000 grant to Hay River for agricultural land restoration. A flood in 2022 and wildfires in 2023 devastated agricultural land, impacting local farmers. The funding will be used to rebuild farming infrastructure.

The Sahtu Land and Water Board is expediting the process to grant Imperial Oil an emergency three-year water license at its Norman Wells oil operation. While the operation undergoes an environmental assessment, the license prevents shutting down operations and potential environmental risks.

Construction is underway on Capstone Infrastructure’s 36-turbine wind power project, located near Dunmore, south of Medicine Hat. The facility, called the WildRose Windfarm, has a power purchase agreement with the City of Edmonton and Pembina Pipelines.

Halifax Regional Municipality has signed an agreement with Renewall Energy for power that will come from its new Mersey River Wind farm near Milton, starting in 2026 to help Halifax meet its goal of net-zero municipal operations by 2030. Site construction will start this year, with the first 20 turbines arriving in 2026 and the remaining 13 in 2027.

Port Hawkesbury Paper Wind Ltd. has approved its $450M Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm in Mulgrave which is expected to create 150 jobs at construction peak and up to 5 permanent jobs once operational. Civil contracting work should be completed in early 2025 and turbines erected during 2026 with commercial operations starting by late fall 2026.

The N.L. Government estimates the tentative Churchill Falls hydro deal could generate thousands of jobs, with an average of 3,000 jobs during construction, and a peak of 5,000 direct jobs. N.L. Federation of Labour wants the government to develop a strategy to ensure the province is well positioned to fill those jobs when they are needed.GREEN

The provincial government is investing over $75M over the next four years to rehabilitate 10 dams across Ontario

Habitat for Humanity Northumberland is constructing seven affordable net zero townhouses in Baltimore, north of Cobourg. The $2.5M initiative is slated for completion by spring 2025.

The Société de transport de l’Outaouais hired over 120 drivers in recent months to meet growing demand

Li-FT Power Ltd. is acquiring North Arrow Minerals Inc.’s DeStaffany, LDG, and Mackay Lithium Projects in the NWT. The acquisitions are near two Li-FT target areas, expand the resource base, and provide access to the spodumene district near the Diavik and Ekati diamond mines. The acquisition agreement is subject to closing conditions and regulatory approval.

White Gold Corp. identified the presence of copper, molybdenum, tungsten, and other critical minerals at its White Gold project near Dawson, Yukon. These critical minerals add prospective targets to the gold discoveries. Four target gold deposits have potential for expansion and seven critical mineral targets have been identified.

Natural Resources Canada projects mining exploration and deposit appraisal spending in 2024 to fall to $96.6M (-30%) in the NWT, rise to $246.1M (+4.2%) in Nunavut, and fall to $169.1M (-8.5%) in the Yukon. Mine complex development spending is projected around $493M in Nunavut and $19M in the NWT. The NWT and Nunavut Chamber of Mines is working to improve regulations to attract investment.

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) is planning 30 or more capital projects totalling around $86M in Nunavut in 2025. Aging infrastructure is partially causing recent power outages, with 90 outages from September 1 to December 31, 2024. QEC’s projects include new power stations in Cambridge Bay, Gjoa Haven, Igloolik, and potentially Kugluktuk. The power plants are planned to be operational by 2028 or 2029.

The University of Saskatchewan launched a new micro-credential course in January that focuses on care and treatment of individuals living with Major Depressive Disorder. The course is offered for nurse practitioners, registered nurses, pharmacists, social workers, addiction counsellors and other health care providers online through the College of Nursing.

The Centre for Ocean Applied Sustainable Technologies has partnered with Founders Factory and Blue Action to launch Blue Action Canada, an accelerator focused on ocean technology based in Victoria, British Columbia. The program will support eight startups across the province, offering coaching in operations, commercialization, and fundraising.

Red Dear Polytechnic (RDP) is partnering with Stardust Solar to offer a new course for those interested in the solar energy industry. The Solar Photovoltaic Installation Masterclass is an online micro-credential program that includes six hours of hands-on training at RDP. The program begins in January 2025.

The Halifax RCMP is asking HRM to fund 14 new officers at a cost of about $2.6M for its 2025-26 budget. The positions would include a traffic officer (Musquodoboit Harbour), a community policing officer (Sheet Harbour), and new satellite offices with 6 each in Fall River and Beechville. The Halifax RCMP currently has 206 full-time employees.

N.L. is expected to need thousands of skilled workers and other labour over the next decade with 4 hydro megaprojects planned, including the development of Gull Island and the twinning of the power plant in Churchill Falls. N.L. Hydro is taking action and starting discussions with schools on the types of jobs needed in order to meet construction timelines.

Over $50.3M in combined federal/provincial/municipal funding was announced to the city of St. John’s for the purchase of 17 new electric buses and upgrades to Metrobus Transit’s facilities. An additional $13M in federal funding for Metrobus Transit was also announced which will be delivered over 10 years from 2026-2036.

The City of Toronto will upgrade and expand 22 playgrounds and develop several new parks in 2025

The federal government proposed allocating $105.9M over seven years, starting in 2025, to build a small craft harbour in Arctic Bay, Nunavut. An estimated 60 to 150 jobs will be created during construction, with the project generating about $90M to $130M in GDP. The harbour is expected to be operational by 2031, boosting food security, commercial fishing, security, transportation, and tourism.

This winter, 800 truckloads of supplies are expected to be transported on the Mackenzie Valley winter road – about twice the usual number of truckloads in a six-week period. The low water levels and barge cancellations have led to increased dependency on winter trucking for supplies, particularly fuel and housing supplies.

A new Shoppers Drug Mart opened in Estevan on December 21, 2024. The new business has hired 23 employees.

The Regina City Council recently approved $229M in capital spending for the 2025 budget. Capital expenditures were approved in advance of the official budget to allow current projects to continue to receive funding at the start of the new year.

The University of Regina is discontinuing the linguistics program. Students can no longer start a bachelors degree or honours option in linguistics at the university.

The Flying Dust Market Garden recently added a bee operation to help pollinate crops. The new operation is part of a larger effort to increase food sovereignty and teach youth skills in the north of the province. The organization employs 20 people, and hires student workers during the summer.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic led the country in several categories in the Re$earch InfoSource Inc. latest Top 50 Research Colleges list. The college was first for the number of completed research projects, and the number of research partnerships, and second for industry research income growth.

The Government of Saskatchewan recently amended the Child Care Act in an effort to expand the number of children in federally-subsidized childcare spaces in the province. The changes include increasing the number of children in a group family childcare home from 12 to 16, and including preschools that provide up to three hours of childcare per day in the act.

 Saskatchewan Pulse Growers is providing $3.67M for five new research projects. The projects will focus on weed control strategies, including $2.5M for a Kochia management program at the University of Saskatchewan.

 The Government of Saskatchewan will launch the 2024-2025 Community Rink Affordability Grant on January 6, 2025. Communities, First Nations, schools and non-profits may be eligible for up to $2,500 per indoor ice surface. The registration deadline is February 28, 2025.

Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, and Canada Foundation for Innovation & Research Manitoba are providing over $3M to Assiniboine College to develop its Horticultural Production program by expanding infrastructure and supporting research on sustainability. This includes $700,000 provided by RBC for a portable greenhouse to help train students.

Assiniboine College is launching a three-year, agricultural focused robotics and automation program in fall 2025 through a partnership with Siemens. The program will include mechanical engineering, electronics, and automation, and offer Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program certification.

The Government of Manitoba released its Multi-year Infrastructure Investment Strategy, outlining projects planned across Manitoba through to 2029. The projects include highway improvements, pre-construction work, and $600M for flood enhancements conditional on a memorandum of understanding.

Wheaton Precious Metals, a Vancouver-based precious metals streaming company, has announced $1M through its Future of Mining Challenge to support the commercialization of decarbonization technologies.

BC Hydro has added a tenth solar-energy project to its 2024 call for power, an initiative to supply renewable, affordable electricity to growing communities throughout the province. The newly added project will provide 104 megawatts of capacity to the ShTSaQU Solar Project located near Logan Lake.

The Government of Alberta is providing more than $20M, through the Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program (APIP), to Rocky Mountain Clean Fuels for a synthetic diesel facility in Wheatland County, in southern Alberta.

The Edmonton International Airport and developer Alpin Sun now have a revised completion date for their planned $169M solar farm. The partners are now aiming for November 2025, though the start of construction has not yet been set. The project, known as Airport City Solar East, will be built on the west side of the airport lands and comprise 340,000 solar panels.

Carbonity, a manufacturer of biochar, which is a plant-based carbon concentrate, will soon begin production at its plant in Port-Cartier. The $45M project was funded with nearly $27M from the federal and provincial governments and will employ 75 people.

Bioindustrial Innovation Canada, a non-profit organization in Ontario, will soon open an office in Trois-Rivières to advise companies that develop green and sustainable technologies

Bâtir son quartier, a social economy enterprise, and the Action-Gardien group of community organizations will construct a building with offices and 52 social housing units in Montréal in 2026. The project will break ground in 2025.

The Canadian Armed Forces has an ambitious plan dependent on additional defence budget spending to increase its regular force ranks to 86,000 (from the current 63,000), which could take decades to accomplish. Overall applications for the military have improved recently and trial programs have sped up the application process.

Maritime Electric is looking to spend about $427M on new equipment to help secure a reliable supply of energy for Islanders, as well as further support the integration of renewable energy on P.E.I. The utility wants to be more self reliant for its power.

The Canadian Armed Forces has an ambitious plan dependent on additional defence budget spending to increase its regular force ranks to 86,000 (from the current 63,000), which could take decades to accomplish. Overall applications for the military have improved recently and trial programs have sped up the application process.

The Government of Canada has announced over $2.7M to support 12 rural transit projects across N.S. that will fund improvements to rural transit services, new vehicles, and supporting infrastructure including bus shelters/stops and charging infrastructure. Over $1.2M was also announced for the Pictou County Transit Authority and the Town of Bridgewater.

Mining Industry N.L says the proposed Churchill Falls hydro deal could mean big gains for the energy intensive sector which needs the power boost to expand projects and reach decarbonization goals by electrifying their operations. Mining is the second largest contributor to N.L.’s GDP at 7.3% with about 8,000 person hours of employment in 2024.

The N.L. and Québec Governments have signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding for hydroelectric generation in Labrador that will result in over $225B in total revenue. The agreement will include new contracts for Churchill Falls and the development of new construction projects in Labrador estimated at $33B that will provide thousands of jobs over a generation.

Zippy, the New Brunswick-based ridesharing service, is in the process of hiring drivers in order to expand its operation in Saint John. The company already operates in Moncton, Fredericton, Edmundston, Bathurst, Tracadie and Miramichi.

Fredericton Police plan to spend $400K to hire up to six retired officers for a six-month period, to help with lower-priority crimes. This unit is a temporary measure until the force can hire twelve graduates from the police academy next summer.

The Wauzhushk Onigum Nation, located south of Kenora, received $8.6M from the federal government to support the construction of its Community Living and Wellness Centre

Virtualware Canada, Invest WindsorEssex, and NextStar Energy received $3.8M from the federal government to launch the Battery Boost program, which will train over 400 participants for battery manufacturing jobs at the Invest WindsorEssex Automobility and Innovation Centre, from February 2025 to March 2026

Work Pub & Eatery opened in Stratford

Matawa First Nations Management has secured a $20M loan from the federal government and the Royal Bank of Canada to fund an energy retrofit at its Training and Wellness Centre in Thunder Bay, a project expected to create up to 300 jobs by 2026

Nano One Materials, a company specializing in lithium-ion batteries, received $18M from the Government of Quebec to convert its Candiac facilities into a pilot plant that will be more automated and less polluting

The Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications released a report, finding that transportation infrastructure in Nunavut is destabilized and under threat of further deterioration. Thawing permafrost and more frequent severe weather events are impacting aviation infrastructure. While melting snow limits travel by sled and snow mobile and drought impacts barge transport on rivers.

The federal government is providing $3.5M for a new water treatment plant in Fort Providence, NWT, after reports of tap water smelling like diesel. The construction of the new facility is set to be completed by the winter of 2025.

Actua, a leading STEM youth outreach organization, donated $140,000 to Aurora College’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Outreach program in Fort Smith. The funding will be used to connect with 6,000 youth, 100 educators, and 20 communities to expand the program providing community-based learning opportunities. An Outreach Technician will also be added to the Inuvik program team.

The Government of Saskatchewan is amending the Saskatchewan Employment Act. Some of the new proposed rule changes include prohibiting employers from withholding tips from employees, limiting when employers can request sick notes, and extending leave provisions for sickness, maternity leave, interpersonal violence leave, and bereavement leave.

The Government of Saskatchewan is now accepting applications for the latest round of funding through the Targeted Sector Support Initiative. The $1.5M fund supports municipal projects that target efficient service delivery and enhanced governance and administrative capacity. The application deadline is April 30, 2025.

The Government of Canada is providing over $265M for clean electricity projects in the province. Over $12M of this funding will be delivered through the Smart renewables and Electrification Pathways Program for local and Indigenous-led renewable power projects. Over $256M will be dedicated to help modernize the energy grid through the Future Electricity Fund.

The Government of Canada is spending $4.8M on a retrofit to Winnipeg’s Gordon Bell High School that is expected to halve the building’s energy use. Construction began in summer of 2023 and is scheduled to be complete by fall 2025.

BC Hydro has selected nine wind projects for 30-year energy purchase agreements through its 2024 call for power. These projects will help to supply nearly 5K gigawatt hours per year to help BC Hydro meet growing demands. The development and construction of the new projects are expected to generate between $5B and $6B in private capital spending throughout the province.

The Government of Canada is spending $12.5M to decarbonize heavy emitting industries in British Columbia, including the forestry sector. The funds are going towards six projects, including a project at the University of British Columbia that uses pulp and paper waste to capture carbon emissions. Another project in Quesnel will fuel the Cariboo Pulp and Paper mill with gas made from wood residues.

A planned $1-billion lithium-ion battery cell production plant in Maple Ridge, B.C., has been put on hold as the company shifts its focus to production in Taiwan. This move follows a trend of battery manufacturers across North America suspending similar expansion projects. The expansion was expected to create 350 new permanent jobs, in addition to securing the 100 existing positions at the site. At the time, the B.C. government had committed $80 million in funding for the facility, while the federal government pledged $204.5 million.

BC Transit’s first electric vehicles will begin operating in Victoria in early 2025, following last year’s $395.5 million investment from the federal and provincial governments. The transit agency plans to add 141 electric buses next year. Over the next three to five years, BC Transit plans to acquire over 900 new buses, aiming to replace aging vehicles and expand service while minimizing environmental impact.

The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District has approved an $11.7 million debris flow mitigation project. The project will involve widening Catiline Creek, replacing the FSR bridge, and addressing riparian habitat loss caused by construction. Work is expected to begin in fall 2025 and be completed by winter 2026.

The Government of Canada has partnered with the ?aq?am community, Columbia Basin Trust, Ducks Unlimited Canada, and Real Estate Foundation of BC to provide over $1.4M to the ?aq?am wetland project. The initiative aims to restore six wetlands on ?aq?am lands while enhancing environmental protections in the region.

Gibson Energy has decided not to proceed with its proposed Waste-to-Energy Project in the greater Edmonton area that was first announced in June 2024.

AgriFORCE Growing Systems Ltd. has launched agricultural operations at its newly acquired Bitcoin mining facility in Sturgeon County near Edmonton. The facility, powered by an on-site generator, utilizing flared gas, integrates carbon capture and heat reuse technologies to support the cultivation of crops and aquaculture.

Acceleware Ltd., specialists in using radiative heating for bitumen production, has secured up to $1.31M in grant funding from the Clean Resource Innovation Network for the redeployment of upgraded subsurface components and the next phase of heating at its Marwayne, Alberta RF XL pilot project.

The Canadian Energy Efficiency Scorecard says P.E.I. leads the country in supporting energy efficiency upgrades for lower income households and is tied for second place for energy efficiency programs overall. The report states that P.E.I. is a leader for energy efficiency.

AquaBounty Technologies states that it will shut down its Bay Fortune salmon hatchery in P.E.I. and will reduce staff in the coming weeks. The company had said earlier that it was selling its Rollo Bay location. The two sites had 37 staff at one time.

The N.S. Government has signed 2 agreements worth just under $1M (over 3 years) with Natural Resources Canada to help the province grow its critical minerals industry. N.S. released a critical minerals strategy in Fall 2023, which includes a key objective of creating a stable supply of critical minerals for clean technologies.

Braya Renewable Fuels is considering a temporary economic shutdown of its Come by Chance refinery in Placentia Bay that produces renewable fuels, blaming tight margins and tax credit expirations. Braya has a permanent workforce of 230 people which it plans to retain during any shutdown while some temporary employees will be laid off on Dec. 19.

Ottawa will spend over $1B to grow N.B.’s clean electricity grid, with the majority supporting Indigenous-led wind projects to create up to 670 megawatts. Other clean projects will also be supported and overall could help power up to 140,000 homes.

N.B. Power plans to buy power from a new natural-gas plant near Moncton, which the utility says will reduce its use of Coleson Cove generation station, which burns heavy oil. The utility is looking to reduce emissions, but also needs reliable electricity.

The Moncton Flight College is pausing most of its operations in Fredericton in 2025 due to a lack of students from abroad. The Fredericton operation’s main focus is on international training, with most students coming from China. Forty staff members will be affected, but most will be offered other positions with the PAL Group of Companies.

Lactalis Canada Inc., a manufacturer of dairy goods, opened a 379,000-sq.-ft. distribution centre in Oshawa, creating approximately 80 jobs

The Bronson Centre, is investing $9.5M, with the help of the federal government towards infrastructure upgrades to the downtown Ottawa community centre

Construction has begun on the new $63M recreation and community centre at the Steve Omischl Sports Field Complex in North Bay, with expected completion by August 2026

The Municipalité de Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle reopened the Jardins-de-Napierville rest area. The $18M renovations, which were entirely funded by the Government of Quebec, were designed to achieve energy certification.

Developer Groupe Robin is investing $20M in building a dual-branded hotel with 128 rooms and studios in Granby. Construction should begin in the winter of 2025 and be finished by the spring of 2026.

The Municipalité de Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague officially opened its fire station, which is valued at over $5M. The Government of Quebec provided around $3.7M in funding for the project.

Lion Electric, an electric bus and truck manufacturer, is cutting 400 jobs in Canada and the United States. The temporary lay offs could affect the plants in Mirabel and Saint-Jérôme.

The Cree Nation of Mistissini will manage the new Nibiischii national park in Nord-du-Québec. The Government of Quebec will invest $67M in the park over 10 years.

The NAPEGG Education Foundation distributed 11 new scholarships to engineering and geoscience students from the territories. The scholarships are intended to support students’ ability to access education with the hope they will return to northern communities and fill high-demand jobs.

Buffalo Airways is providing specialized wildfire pilot training with a new aircraft and training simulator. The company aims to train northern pilots who are already familiar with the northern terrain. A second training intake will begin in early 2025 and second aircraft is expected to arrive at Buffalo Airways in January 2025.

The Saskatchewan government has introduced a new financial incentive of up to $60,000 for medical residents specializing in Emergency Medicine, Anesthesia, and Diagnostic Radiology during their fourth and fifth years of training. With a two-year return-of-service commitment, this initiative aims to retain highly specialized physicians in the province and address critical health care needs.

The Government of Canada is providing $20.5M through the Gun and Gang Violence Action Fund to community organizations and law enforcement to combat gun violence. The funding supports the existing Initiative to Take Action Against Gun and Gang Violence and RCMP and CBSA's efforts to reduce gun violence and keep communities safe.

The Government of Canada is providing $12.5M to six clean technology programs and projects across British Columbia. The funding will support the development of alternative energy solutions and technologies to mitigate emissions.

Innovate BC has awarded $1.5M through its Ignite program to five B.C.-based research and development projects addressing key industry challenges. The projects focus on areas such as developing better medical diagnostics and reducing environmental impacts of mining.

FortisBC and the City of Vancouver are constructing a new renewable natural gas facility at the Vancouver Landfill in Delta. The facility will clean and process landfill gas and is expected to be operational by spring 2025.

Chrysalix Venture Capital has announced it is investing in Deadwood Innovations, a company that develops solutions to upgrade low-grade lumber into new products. The investment supports the creation of Deadwood’s first facility in Fort St. James.

The B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy has announced $7.7M in total funding for 13 climate tech companies. The funds will support developing companies to create clean energy and climate solutions.

The Government of British Columbia is providing $7.7M to seven remote First Nations across the province to launch clean-energy projects. The goal of these projects is to transition these communities away from diesel to help save energy costs and protect the environment. The selected projects, which may include hydro, solar, biomass, and hydrogen, will be chosen in spring 2025.

Green Impact Partners has reached commercial agreement on key terms to sequester the biogenic CO2 from the planned Future Energy Park in Calgary. The projected Engineering, Procurement and Construction costs for the project have increased to $1.5B. Construction is expected to start in 2025 with completion in three years.

Revolve Renewable Power Corp. is moving ahead with the first 20 MW phase of a recently acquired 30 MW solar project south of Edmonton and is expected to achieve "ready to build" status in early 2026. The project is expected to be developed in two phases of 20 MW and 10 MW.

Calgary-based Eguana Technologies inc., a developer and manufacturer of energy storage solutions, has partnered with BC Hydro in a pilot program that will install energy storage systems in 200 customer homes. The systems will form part of a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) that will help strengthen the local power grid and alleviate fluctuatio9ns in peak electricity load demand.

Calgary-based E2E Energy Solutions Inc. has been granted patents for its Enhanced Geothermal Reservoir Recovery System (EGRRS) in Canada and the United States.

The Government of Alberta is providing $5M through the Wetland Replacement Program to rehabilitate wetland areas around the province. The funding will support seven projects to restore wetlands or construct new wetlands to advance wildlife populations and strengthen ecosystem biodiversity.

Qualico Communities has unveiled Canada's first residential house heated entirely by hydrogen, in Sherwood Park near Edmonton. According to ATCO hydrogen can be supplied using the existing infrastructure in Alberta. Qualico plans to start building out the Bremner community in 2025, comprised entirely of hydrogen powered homes.

IndyGen is planning to build a solar farm with 30,000 panels and nameplate capacity of 200 megawatts in southern Alberta. It was approved by the Alberta Utilities Commission on September 5, 2024, with a completion date in January 2026.

The Alberta Industrial Heartland Association (AIHA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with South Korea’s Ulsan Free Economic Zone Authority (UFEZA) to advance technological and economic cooperation between two of the world’s leading industrial regions. The agreement includes collaboration on low-carbon industrial development and a hydrogen economy.

Calgary-based Litus, a nanotechnology company, has successfully completed scale-up lithium extraction with its pilot process. The pilot is designed to be transported on-site and is designed to be easily scaled up to commercial level.

Calgary-based Questor Technology Inc., an environmental emissions reduction technology company, has secured a $1.7M contract to supply a clean combustion unit in Libya.  The project will eliminate gas flaring and create the potential to monetize the heat generated from clean combustion.

E3 Lithium Ltd., a Calgary-based lithium brine technology company, has received approval from Mountain View County for a commercial lithium production facility. The project is expecting to hire for drilling, construction, and operational roles.

Enterprise Group has successfully deployed its flare gas use and mitigation technologies for a client in Alberta to produce power at the site for local use and to support other infrastructure requirements.

ATCO EnPower, a division of Canadian Utilities Limited and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) have completed construction on hydrogen production and refueling facilities for its fuel cell locomotives in Calgary and Edmonton.

Midas Vantage Projects (MVP) Lithium is partnering with UK-based Evove Ltd. to evaluate direct lithium extraction technology at its Montney assets in Alberta.

Calgary-based Midas Vantage Projects (MVP) Lithium is advancing evaluation of its Saskatchewan lithium brine assets with further exploration and development plans to assess the commercial viability of the site.

The NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC) and NL Hydro have signed a 6-year Relationship Framework Agreement that addresses important areas such as environmental protection, training and employment, procurement, and opportunities in the renewable energy sector for NunatuKavut businesses and NCC’s business arm, Nunacor.

New Brunswick’s fisheries and aquaculture sectors will receive over $38M in provincial and federal funding through the Atlantic Fisheries Fund. The money will go toward adopting new technology to improve efficiency, seafood quality and sustainability.

York Metal Products Inc., a metal parts manufacturer, will invest $4.2M with support from the provincial government to design and manufacture leak-proof transformer assemblies in Thornhill, creating 18 jobs

North Atlantic is establishing community office hours around its proposed 320 MW wind farm development east of Sunnyside which will power a green hydrogen generation plant. The plant will have the capacity to produce 30,000 tonnes of hydrogen per year.

The federal government is investing over $12M in six southern Ontario manufacturers in the EV Sector to expand production capabilities and adopt new equipment

The Government of Canada is investing up to $25.2M in four projects to support both shore-power and alternative fuel solutions in the marine sector in Ontario

The City of Windsor and three local businesses in the Town of Tecumseh are investing $19.8M, with support from the provincial government, to boost manufacturing in the area, creating 29 new jobs

KBM Forestry Consultants Inc. and Embark Port Services Ltd. received $366.4K from the provincial government to support expansion efforts and job creation in Thunder Bay

The Government of Canada is investing $13.6M in nine research projects to advance the commercial development of small modular reactors. Six of these projects are located in Ontario, specifically in Kingston, Ottawa, Toronto, Pickering, and Etobicoke.

Over 20 Indigenous governments in the Northwest Territories signed a new $375M funding agreement for Indigenous-led, long-term conservation efforts, effective mid-2025. The draft agreement includes creating government jobs and a process to determine funding allocation and use. Non-conservation activities may qualify for funding, such as eco-tourism, climate research, and emergency planning.

Whitecap Resources, an oil company based in Calgary, is leading the Belle Plaine Carbon Hub (BPCH), a new carbon sequester project in Saskatchewan. Construction is now underway, and the facility is expected to be operational by late 2025 or early 2026. The project is part of a broader initiative to create jobs in construction, CO2 injection, and related industries.

The Creative Common (TCC) in Dauphin has secured $80,000 in provincial funding to establish a makerspace for creative and skilled workers, covering 80% of its $100,000 goal. This initiative will provide access to tools for woodworking, 3D printing, and more.

The Government of Canada has provided the Regional District of Nanaimo with over $310K through the Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities Program. These funds will be used to build a coastal climate change adaptation strategy in the region. The strategy will be created with feedback from local stakeholders such as government, First Nations, community members and businesses.

The Municipalité de La Pêche inaugurated its energy-efficient town hall following an $11.5M investment

CertainTeed, a gypsum board manufacturer, is investing $126M in transitioning its plant in Sainte-Catherine from natural gas to electricity by 2025. The plant currently employs 125 people.

Immeubles Bardier expects to complete its residential complex project in July 2025. The project includes eleven six-unit buildings in Sorel-Tracy.

The Master Group is a company that specializes in air conditioning and ventilation, among other things. The company inaugurated its distribution centre in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville. The $12M building, constructed by Montoni, should receive its carbon neutral certification shortly.

The Centre de services scolaire Marie-Victorin inaugurated the Parc-des-Glaïeuls school in the borough of Saint-Hubert in Longueuil. The Government of Quebec invested $47.3M in the building, which can accommodate 652 students.

Nouveau Monde Graphite, a company specializing in graphite mining and processing, is looking to hire staff at its Matawinie Mine in Saint-Michel-des-Saints

MONTONI Group, a sustainable real estate development company, is investing nearly $25M in building 16 industrial condos at the CentrOparc in Mascouche. The energy-efficient project should be complete before April 2025.

Polestar, an electric vehicle manufacturer, established its Canadian headquarters in Mascouche. Approximately 15 jobs were created.

The federal government is providing $25M to the Northwest Territories government for the Taltson hydro expansion project. The project involves connecting the North and South Slave systems and building a new facility south of Great Slave Lake. The NWT government aims to support future critical mineral mining in the territory and mitigate energy prices with the hydro expansion.

The City of Lloydminster launched a Housing Working Group to address housing needs and support individuals experiencing homelessness. The group's initiatives, including policy advocacy and exploring cooperative housing models, aim to enhance housing affordability. The city will need 2,302 new homes by 2031. Over 250 residents are facing homelessness.

WestJet plans to expand domestic flight capacity in Saskatchewan by summer 2025, increasing seat availability by 23% in Regina and 19% in Saskatoon, with significant growth on key routes.

The Regina Urgent Care Centre (UCC), which opened in July, continues to operate on a reduced schedule rather than the anticipated 24/7 service. Staffing challenges, including unfilled physician positions, highlight ongoing healthcare recruitment and retention issues.

Thompson Rivers University is spending $600K on a project to install more than 1K solar panels over the next five years. The university is expecting to have installed 540 solar panels by March 2025. When complete, the solar panels will help power the university’s Low-Carbon District Energy System.

FuelCell Energy, Inc., a fuel cell manufacturer based in Connecticut, USA, is laying off 17% of its staff and reducing spending on product development. The company operates in the US, Germany and Canada with a manufacturing facility in Calgary, but no layoff numbers were released.

Construction has started on a new Tesla Supercharger in the northeast part of Calgary. On completion there will be three Supercharger stations in the city.

The Government of Alberta has issued several requests for proposals to reclaim land used for fireguards in 2023. The contracts span from Dec. 6 to March 31, 2025, because the work must be done when the soil is frozen.

Deep Sky, a Canadian direct air carbon capture company, has signed an agreement that will see RBC and Microsoft each buy 10,000 tons of carbon dioxide removal services over a ten-year period. The facility is expected to be operational by the end of March and to be delivering credits to customers by June 2025.

There are no offshore wind farms currently operating in N.S., but the provincial government is planning to open bids for the first round of offshore wind licences in 2025. The draft final report includes 8 potential development areas, almost triple the size since the interim report, while fishing industry brace for possible disruptions.

World Energy GH2 are currently developing a concept for a "renewable energy campus" which would be a data centre aimed at artificial intelligence companies. It would use fuel produced from the massive multi-billion-dollar wind-to-hydrogen energy project it hopes to develop in western N.L. to power its operations.

Burlington Transit received a near $17M investment from all three levels of government to purchase 15 conventional, hybrid, and electric buses and support the addition of four specialized transit vehicles offering riders door-to-door services

FLO, a charging station manufacturer headquartered in Québec, is cutting 15% of its labour force, which includes nearly 75 employees at its facilities in Quebec and the United States. The majority of the positions eliminated were administrative jobs.

District Atwater, a real estate developer, is investing $100M in building Quartier Atwater—Rental Units in Montréal. The first residents in some of the 500 rental units will be welcomed in the fall of 2027. Additionally, the building will include businesses and restaurants.

FLO, a charging station manufacturer headquartered in Québec, is cutting 15% of its labour force, which includes nearly 75 employees at its facilities in Quebec and the United States. The majority of the positions eliminated were administrative jobs.

Durabac, a company specializing in equipment for collecting waste and recyclable materials, will invest over $15M in expanding its plant in Granby. The 175-employee company hopes to hire 25 people for its various sites.

Kruger, a paper manufacturer, is investing $23.75M in implementing new energy-efficient technology at its Wayagamack Mill in Trois-Rivières. The governments of Canada and Quebec are contributing $8.15M and $9.5M, respectively, to the project.

The Port of Québec received $22.5M in funding from the Government of Canada to support the electrification of its docks. The $55M project, which includes $11M that will be funded by the Port, aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The project is scheduled to be complete by 2027.

Domtar, a paper manufacturer, is investing $56.4M in modernizing its plant in Windsor, which employs 800 people. The Government of Quebec contributed $12M in funding to the project.

FLO, a charging station manufacturer headquartered in Québec, is cutting 15% of its labour force, which includes nearly 75 employees at its facilities in Quebec and the United States. The majority of the positions eliminated were administrative jobs.

Qulliq Energy Corporation’s $10M project to replace Iqaluit’s generator is slated to finish at the end of November 2024. Three to four generators currently operate in Iqaluit, with half over 30 years old. Qulliq Energy Corporation applied to replace a second generator to avoid higher risk of power outages after 2026 or 2027.

Canada Energy Regulator provided official paperwork for Imperial Oil to extend operations at Norman Wells beyond its authorization permit date of December 31, 2024. The extension prevents a winter shut-in for operations and power production. Imperial Oil is Norman Well’s only gasoline and home fuel supplier. A pending environmental assessment may prompt another extension past Imperial’s water licence permit date in March 2025.

Osisko Metals Inc. started a feasibility study for its joint project with Appian Capital Advisory near Hay River, Northwest Territories. The Pine Point project has significant zinc and lead resources, potentially making it the world’s leading producer of zinc concentrate, a key critical mineral.

NAV Canada is decommissioning and replacing five aging communication towers at La Ronge Airport. The new structures will support reliable communications between air traffic controllers and pilots, ensuring long-term air navigation services.

The Government of Canada has launched the two-year, $50 million Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative to address housing shortages in the Prairies. The initiative aims to boost efficiency and innovation in the home construction sector, helping to build more homes faster.

According to the Saskatchewan Realtors Association, the province reported record-high home sales in October 2024, with a 21% increase from last year and a 36% rise above the 10-year average. Moose Jaw led the province in year-over-year price growth, while other regions, including Estevan, Swift Current, and Weyburn, also saw strong sales and significant inventory declines.

The YWCA Regina has opened the Kikakihtânaw Centre for Women and Families, a new facility aimed at supporting vulnerable women, children, and families. The $70-million centre addresses barriers for those fleeing homelessness or violence and offers essential services to those in need.

Maple Leaf Green World Inc.is partnering with Green Castle Environmental Ltd. to develop affordable housing, the Green Housing Project, in the Palliser Region.

The Government of Alberta is providing $40M through the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) program to fund the Advanced Materials Challenge. The funding intends to support emerging materials technologies that can be piloted, demonstrated or deployed in Alberta.

Vortex Energy Corp. and the University of Alberta in Edmonton have received an additional $1.08M in MITACS/NSERC funding to support their joint project evaluating the potential for hydrogen storage in salt domes in Canada.

Sproule Geothermal, a global energy consulting company is hiring a specialist in Calgary to lead its North American operations.

i2i Marketing Group, based in Florida, has been engaged by Nu E Power Corp. to provide advertising and marketing services for the development of green energy.

E2E Energy Solutions is partnering with Novus Earth to develop the Latitude 53 Hinton Inc. project, that will use geothermal energy to achieve year-round greenhouse strawberry production and generate power. Construction is expected to begin in early 2025.

The Government of Canada is investing $50M over 2 years to launch the new Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative to provide support to the residential home construction sector and its supply chain. The goal is to advance innovative homebuilding solutions and boost manufacturing efficiency and output.

The Government of Canada is investing $50M over 2 years to launch the new Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative to provide support to the residential home construction sector and its supply chain. The goal is to advance innovative homebuilding solutions and boost manufacturing efficiency and output.

The Government of Canada is investing $50M over 2 years to launch the new Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative to provide support to the residential home construction sector and its supply chain. The goal is to advance innovative homebuilding solutions and boost manufacturing efficiency and output.

The Government of Canada is investing $50M over 2 years to launch the new Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative to provide support to the residential home construction sector and its supply chain. The goal is to advance innovative homebuilding solutions and boost manufacturing efficiency and output.

A fire at the Herring Pub and Restaurant on Water Street in Saint Andrews will cause the eatery to shut down for several days. Damage was mainly at the back of the building and the owner hopes to reopen within the next 10 days.

Montoni, a real estate developer, invested around $5M in building two green roofs as part of its Écoparc project in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville

Entreprise JF Morin Ébéniste, a cabinet and furniture manufacturer, is investing $1.3M in acquiring robotic equipment and expanding its facilities in Hébertville. The expansion project will begin shortly, and it will be complete by January 2025.

The federal government is providing almost $1.5M towards housing projects building 23 units over three years in the Dehcho region of NWT. The Fort Simpson Métis Nation is receiving $580,000 and the Jean Marie River First Nation is receiving $885,000 for their housing projects.

The City of Whitehorse is struggling to hire two building inspectors to help meet demand for building permits. There is no specific education program for building inspectors, leading the City to turn to Red Seal contractors like carpenters. Salaries and benefits have been updated to attract workers.

The federal government is providing almost $13M for three housing projects in Iqaluit. The Uquutaq Society received $10M to build a 27-unit housing project for single-occupants. Pairijiit Tigummiaqtikkut received around $560,000 for a 45-unit housing project for elders, and YWCA Agvik Nunavut received around $2.4M for mixed-use building that includes a daycare and rental apartments.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic reported record-high enrolment for the 2024 fall term. There was a 3% increase from the previous year, reaching 11,849 students. There was growth across all training levels, with a 9% rise in certificate, diploma, and degree programs. Indigenous student enrolment increased by 4%, and international enrolment rose by 5%.

Building permits were up in the City of Moose Jaw. In October, 20 permits were issued, valued at $4.3 million. Eight commercial permits worth $2.5 million were issued. Residential permits totaled $1.8 million. Compared to October 2023, permit numbers increased by five, and total value rose by $1.7 million.

The Village of Caronport has extended its contract with the Caronport Community Safety Office for an additional 40 months. Since the program's launch in 2021, crime has decreased in the village. The office provides services such as regular patrols, safety workshops, and community outreach, and works closely with the RCMP.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic is hosting a two-week renewable energy training program for six members of Frog Lake First Nation at the Prince Albert campus. The program focuses on solar and wind energy, safety, and equipment use, helping participants gain skills to support renewable energy solutions in Indigenous communities.

The Saskatchewan Rivers School Division is allocating an additional $600,000 to hire more teachers and educational assistants. Enrolment increased by 230 students compared to last year, reaching 8,844 students by Sept. 30, 2024.

The City of Prince Albert is inviting former lifeguards, swimmers, and triathletes to join their lifeguard team, whether for a career change or to stay active in retirement. New daytime advanced courses, including Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, and National Lifeguard – Pool, will be offered starting in November 2024, with scheduling designed to accommodate all interested individuals.

The Globe Theatre in Regina is set to reopen in November 2024, with upcoming productions like "Peter Pan" and "Women of the Fur Trade". The Globe Theatre in Regina is Canada’s only permanent theatre-in-the-round, and has been undergoing extensive renovations over the last four years.

Ballard Power Systems, a Burnaby-based power cell company, has announced a purchase order for 200 hydrogen fuel cell engines from New Flyer, a bus manufacturer. Under this partnership, Ballard and New Flyer hope to support the transition to greener mass transit through bus electrification.

British Columbia’s Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy is providing $3M to climate tech and clean energy ventures led by women through a call for innovation. This funding will be made available to BC-based companies that work in fields related to emission abatement, reduction, or removal. The funds can be used by startups to support their growth or fund a portion of their projects.

The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District has approved a new forest fertilization project to sequester carbon dioxide in forests and to improve timber volumes for harvesting. The project is funded through the Government of British Columbia’s Forest Investment Program.

ACCIONA Energia has started up the first nine turbines of its Forty Mile wind farm south of Medicine Hat, supplying clean power to the provincial grid. The remaining units will be activated upon construction and commissioned over the coming months.

Metlen Energy & Metals, an international industrial and energy company, has established its first North American headquarters in Calgary. The office will serve as a hub for a diverse team of professionals, including engineers, project managers, and business development experts, and create hundreds of jobs in the renewable energy sphere.

Calgary-based GLJ Ltd., a global engineering consultancy, and Houston, Texas based Energy Fuse Group LLC are partnering to develop products for Carbon Sequestration and Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) projects across the US.

Edmonton-based Regenx Tech Corp., specialists in waste mineral recovery, has resumed operations following Hurricane Helene, with long term plans to relocate to a new facility in Newport, Tennessee.

Calgary-based Canadian Premium Sand Inc. is planning to re-purpose a former glass manufacturing facility in the US to produce 4GW per year of solar glass for solar panel manufacturers. The company has established a wholly owned US subsidiary, CPS Glass USA Corp., and has applied for the US Department of Energy’s investment tax credit under the Inflation Reduction Act.

E3 Lithium Ltd. is planning to advance its commercial lithium brine project through the engineering and design phase early in 2025. Equipment for the project is expected to be on site in four to five months.

The federal government has announced draft regulations to implement an oil and gas emissions cap. The new regulations will give producers 4 years to phase in emission cuts to 35% below 2019 levels, but do not limit production. Final regulations aren't expected until spring 2025.

Data shows the number of electric vehicles in N.S. rose from 53 in 2017 to 2,366 at the end of 2023. During the same time-period, hybrid electric vehicles grew from 3,397 to 9,914 and plug-in electrics went from 183 to 1,411. There are currently about 300 public electric vehicle chargers in place, but industry says charging infrastructure needs to be increased.

ACOA will provide $484K in funding to support green energy upgrades at the new Glenn Carpenter Outdoor Education Centre and to enable the growth of the YMCA’s newcomer services. The YMCA helps integrate newcomers into the community and the workforce.

The federal government has announced draft regulations to implement an oil and gas emissions cap. The new regulations will give producers 4 years to phase in emission cuts to 35% below 2019 levels, but do not limit production. Final regulations aren't expected until spring 2025.

Minerai de fer Québec invested an extra $65M in the Bloom Lake mine, which is owned by Champion Iron. The overall project of $470M, which aims to produce high-purity iron, should be finished in 2025.

Solution V2G, a snowplow accessories manufacturer, will build a LEED Platinum certified plant in Victoriaville. The building is valued at $9M. The company has 7 employees and would like to reach 25 employees for its scheduled opening in the spring of 2025.

ColdAcre Food Systems closed on October 2 because of financial challenges brought on by the landslide at Victoria Gold’s Eagle mine in June. Since 2019, ColdAcre developed and manufactured food system technology to grow food in cold climates. ColdAcre had work in Whitehorse, Dawson, Mayo in the Yukon and Inuvik, NWT.

Agnico Eagle reported that the mining industry has evolved over the last 60 years, with safety implements and strong environmental regulations in Nunavut. According to the Mining Association of Canada, mining contributed 38% of Nunavut’s GDP in 2021 and provided substantial Indigenous employment. Gold prices rose 45% over the last year, supporting mines like Agnico’s Meliadine gold mine in Rankin Inlet.

The Yukon government is helping the construction of a new 45-unit residence in downtown Whitehorse to address housing needs. Ketza Construction Corporation has been awarded a $27.3M contract to build the residence, which was granted in July 2024. The building will be energy efficient and is expected to be completed by summer 2026.

The City of Whitehorse hired 12 workers to its snow and ice control team, reaching a total of over 50 staff. Day and night shifts will be covered. The city also added 12 new pieces of equipment and established new contractor agreements to respond to major events.

The Yukon government is allocating $343,000 in an agreement with the Council of Yukon First Nations to co-develop a framework for monitoring ecological and species effects in the territory until 2026. This agreement is part of the Yukon government’s Conservation Capacity Fund, which supports seven Indigenous-led projects with a total of $2.1M.

The Moose Jaw and District Food Bank, in partnership with the Moose Jaw Co-op, has opened The Harvest Pantry, a new client-choice shopping program aimed at offering a more dignified and personalized food assistance experience. Starting October 28, the program allows clients to select food that meets their dietary and cultural needs, replacing traditional food hampers.

Yorkton's curbside recycling program is partnering with local organizations like RecyclAbility Enterprises and the Prairie Harvest Employment Program to hire local workers and support individuals facing challenges obtaining employment. The program provides residents with a lower levy than other cities and offers weekly recycling collection.

The City of Yorkton launched a housing incentive program offering new builders a 50% rebate on residential lot prices and a five-year tax exemption to address housing shortages. With around 70 city-owned lots available, the initiative aims to attract new residents as local industries expand.

The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council estimates over 100,000 farm jobs in Canada could be unfilled by 2030, driving the adoption of new technologies to maximize productivity with existing labor. Saskatchewan's agricultural producers are turning to automation to address ongoing labor shortages.

The Government of Canada is providing $3.49M to Parkview Seniors Housing Co-op, a 28-unit affordable 55+ complex in Brandon. The funding is earmarked for energy efficiency upgrades, including insulation, windows and doors, and heating and cooling systems.

Bus manufacturer NFI Group is hiring 250 new staff, part of a $70-80M expansion that will allow the company to fully build electric buses in its Winnipeg facility. Previously, buses were partially built in Winnipeg and then completed in Alabama.

The Site C hydroelectric project has begun electrical generation after completing testing and commissioning. One of six generating units has been activated, with the rest expected to begin producing electricity by fall 2025.

The Government of Canada has announced $22.5M for EverWind Fuels under the Green Shipping Corridor Program to support initiatives such as a pipeline build to transport green ammonia from the production facility to the transport terminal. Transportation is the second largest sector in terms of greenhouse gas emissions in Canada.

The Musée des Acadiens des Pubnicos will receive $98,475 to invest in solar panels and renewable energy sources as part of the Sustainable Communities Challenge Fund on behalf of the Government of Nova Scotia.

The Saint John Theatre Company will get $12M from the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program to transform a 200-year old courthouse into a performance space. Besides a space for performances, there will also be a professional development wing.

Gust, a Mediterranean fusion restaurant, opened in Alliston

Hanon Systems, an automotive parts supplier, is investing over $155M, with $10M from the provincial government, to build a Woodbridge plant, creating 300 jobs by 2025

The University of Waterloo started construction on a new five-storey, 120,000-sq.-ft. mathematics building, which is expected to open in December 2026

Alstom, a transportation company, is looking to hire around 10 workers at its rail plant in La Pocatière

The Ville de Terrebonne is investing over $7M in expanding and redeveloping its fire station. Entreprises Christian Arbour, a contractor from Joliette, is carrying out the environmentally friendly project. It should be complete in the spring of 2026.

Edifia Groupe Immobilier, a property management firm, began construction on a 134-unit residential rental building in Domaine Luxuor, an ecodistrict in Saguenay. The $45M project will be complete in early 2026.

The Battat Art Center, a multidisciplinary creation and dissemination space, will be expanded and renovated in Montréal. SAJO, a construction contractor, will carry out the project of over $10M. It is being funded by the Government of Canada. The centre is scheduled to open in the fall of 2026.

The Ville de Montréal has committed to building the Sun Youth sports and community centre on Saint-Laurent Boulevard. The centre is scheduled to open in 2025.

Bâtir son quartier, a community organization, inaugurated the Coopérative d’habitation Laurentienne in Montréal in April. It includes 169 units. The project, valued at over $63M, is aiming for energy efficiency certification.

Veolia, a waste management company, inaugurated the first composting plant in the borough of Saint-Laurent in Montréal following a $169M investment. Around 20 people were hired at the plant.

Dév Méta, a real estate developer, began construction on the Square Bellevue village-like neighbourhood, which will have 169 condominium units in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue. Les Entreprises QMD, a construction contractor, will be carrying out the project until 2026.

The Ville de Montréal is investing around $29M in renovating the Saint-Louis Arena in the borough of Plateau-Mont-Royal. Unigesco, a local construction contractor, will complete the project in two years.

The Université de Sherbrooke inaugurated two buildings on site, namely, the Pavillon de santé de précision et de recherche translationnelle and the Bibliothèque du Campus de la santé following an investment of around $86M

UAP, a distributor of parts and accessories for all types of automobiles and heavy vehicles, inaugurated its new facilities in Montréal. Les Entreprises QMD, a local construction company, carried out the project.

Greenfield Global Québec, an ethanol producer, is investing $255M in expanding its plant in Varennes. The expansion will help the company reduce its greenhouse gas emissions starting in 2026. The Government of Quebec is funding the $50M project.

QSL, a stevedoring company, will invest $39M in building a floating wharf and rehabilitating its port facilities in Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel. The federal government is investing $13.6M in the project, which will start in the spring of 2025.

The Service de sécurité incendie for the Regional County Municipality of Autray is investing over $1.1M in purchasing new equipment

The Centre de services scolaire des Samares began construction on a new elementary school in Saint-Lin–Laurentides. The project, valued at over $38M, should be complete by the fall of 2026.

The Manitoba Métis Federation has created a new power company devoted to building wind power capacity in the province. The Red River Métis Power Corporation plans to produce up to 300Megwatts of wind energy, through a partnership with the provincial government.

Fireweed Metals completed its 2024 exploration program, including critical metals germanium and gallium by-products in its resource estimates for the Macpass project in the Yukon. These critical minerals, alongside zinc and tungsten, increase the economic opportunity at Macpass, positioning the project as a prominent critical mineral district in the world.

EMP Metals Corp. began the early stages of drilling at a third lithium well target at its Mansur project in Saskatchewan. EMP aims to establish Mansur as an independently viable project. Previous testing at Mansur showed high concentration of lithium at relatively shallow depth, indicating the potential for reduced operating costs and capital compared to similar projects in North America.

Saskatchewan Industrial & Mining Suppliers Association Inc. (SIMSA) released its 2024 member survey results, showing that its membership steadily increased since 2014 and made $17B in annual sales this year. SIMSA works to connect Saskatchewan-based suppliers to procurement professionals in industrial, mining and energy industries. SIMSA represents 355 companies and 34,200 employees.

The Southeast Techhub recently hosted a rural innovation conference in Estevan, to help the area navigate through the global energy transition. The Techhub aims to leverage the local expertise in energy, particularly in coal and oil, to explore diversification projects. The Techhub also supports education and workforce development, helping create new local opportunities amid broader economic disruptions.

Construction continues on Artemis Gold Inc.’s new Blackwater gold mine, located 160 kilometers southwest of Prince George, B.C. Despite delays due to wildfires, the mine is nearing completion, and the company anticipates being operational by the end of this year.

The Government of Canada and the Atlantic Coastal Action Program are investing $1.2M to launch a major Cape Breton reforestation project to plant over 208k trees over 4 years through the 2 Billion Trees Program. The program will include workforce training, mentorship opportunities and student partnerships.

The Government of Canada has announced $1.5M in funding to Cape Breton University to revitalize the Canada Games Complex and establish a multi-functional event and conference space that includes EV chargers, sound equipment, lighting and more. The $36M renovation is part of their $205M investment to modernize and green the campus.

Combined federal/provincial funding of $5.1M will go towards 13 new, energy efficient homes for Shelburne and Barton. The conversions will include heat pumps, heat recovery ventilators, and envelope improvements. Compass N.S. is a not-for-profit housing co-op with 111 homes in 8 N.S. communities.

The N.S. Government has announced $976k to place 47 specialized staff in schools as part of a pilot program aimed at addressing and preventing violence in the classroom. The new staff includes student supervisors, security personnel, child and youth care practitioners, educational assistants, teaching assistants and teachers who focus on behaviour and classroom management.

Solar panels will soon be installed on the roof of the Jean-Daigle Centre and the Sports Pavilion in Edmundston. The project, valued at $8M, will be able to generate 1 megawatt of energy and will be the largest rooftop solar panel project in Atlantic Canada. It will be done in collaboration with Energy Edmundston and the Ameresco company.

A new Goodwill Donation Centre has opened in Kincardine and expects to create four to seven jobs. Another location is planned for Port Elgin, set to open in spring 2025 and anticipated to create up to 45 jobs.

The federal and provincial governments jointly invested $64M in Ontario's wildland fire program to create more than 100 permanent positions and purchase new equipment

Fruit d’Or, a processor of cranberries and blueberries in Villeroy, announced a $10M investment in reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. The implementation of the processes should be complete in 2026.

The Cégep de Jonquière is investing $23M in building a laboratory for the Centre des Technologies des énergies renouvelables et du rendement énergétique. Of this amount, Unibec from Dolbeau-Mistassini received $13M for the project that will begin in the spring of 2025.

The Alberta Liquor and Gaming Commission has approved the relocation of the Camrose Resort Casino to South Edmonton, reversing a 2022 decision. The move, aimed at creating jobs and boosting revenue, is expected to generate $19 million in gaming revenue for Alberta. Construction is expected to take 19 - 24 months.

West Kitikmeot Resources Corp.’s Grays Bay road and deep sea project could begin operations by 2035. The road would extend from the Tibbit-Contwoyto winter road to a deep sea port at Grays Bay. Estimated to cost $1B, the project aims to improve access to resources in Nunavut. It has secured funding to prepare for construction around 2030.

The Yukon government increased the honorarium for volunteer firefighters from $22 per hour to $30.74 per hour on October 1. The honorarium will be provided for training and fire calls and may address the retention issues some fire departments are facing. This increase will apply to nine fire departments and six communities without fire departments in the territory.

CanAlaska Uranium signed an exploration agreement with English River First Nation in the Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan. The agreement includes a commitment to protecting traditional territory and ethical resource harvesting.

After opening in September 2020, Cavendish Farms research facility has grown from three greenhouses to six greenhouses. Researchers at the $12.5M facility plant 100,000 plantlets a year in order to develop the best attributes in a P.E.I. grown potato.

The federal government will fund up to $6.8M over 5 years to the Organic Federation of Canada to help them partner on research into the benefits of sustainable farming practices and address challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, soil health and water quality.

The federal government will fund up to $6.8M over 5 years to the Organic Federation of Canada to help them partner on research into the benefits of sustainable farming practices and address challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, soil health and water quality.

The Atlantic Economic Council’s latest research report “Shifting Gears Toward an Electric Vehicle Future.” highlights barriers to EV growth in Atlantic Canada that include higher up-front costs and limited access to charging stations. PEI has the country’s 4th highest EV adoption rate at 7.4% (2023), while N.L. ranked second last at 2.8%.

The Atlantic Economic Council’s latest research report “Shifting Gears Toward an Electric Vehicle Future.” highlights barriers to EV growth in Atlantic Canada that include higher up-front costs and limited access to charging stations. PEI has the country’s 4th highest EV adoption rate at 7.4% (2023), while N.L. ranked second last at 2.8%.

The federal government will fund up to $6.8M over 5 years to the Organic Federation of Canada to help them partner on research into the benefits of sustainable farming practices and address challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, soil health and water quality.

The federal government will fund up to $6.8M over 5 years to the Organic Federation of Canada to help them partner on research into the benefits of sustainable farming practices and address challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, soil health and water quality.

Red Swan Pizza, a fast-food pizza chain, is opening a location in Thunder Bay later this fall

Hydro One, in partnership with nine First Nations, is set to begin construction of the $1.2B Waasigan Transmission Line west of Thunder Bay in November

Alco-Tmi, a company specializing in industrial equipment, is looking to fill several positions on its construction sites after winning major contracts requiring 250 employees in Bécancour and Saguenay

Groupe Statera, a real estate developer, and Fondaction, a labour-sponsored fund, are building a 358-unit zero-carbon building with a commercial section in the city of Québec. The $175M project received funding from the provincial and municipal governments.

Groupe Aptas, a social economy enterprise, is investing $1.1M to acquire equipment and expand its Environek facility, which recycles maple tubing, in Saint-Malachie. Work has already begun and will be completed in November.

The town of Île-Perrot is investing $8M to build a new fire station. Construction should be completed by the fall of 2025.

The federal and Yukon governments renewed a 10-year Canada Community-Building Fund agreement which includes federal transfers of $94.5M over five years, and $200M in total over 10 years. The funding will go towards infrastructure projects that support land and housing development in the Yukon.

The federal government is providing $500K towards an estimated $705K wind energy project in Paulatuk, NWT. The money will go towards a community energy plan and establishing the wind project and battery system. The Hamlet of Paulatuk, Paulatuk Energy Working Group, and ATCO Electric are collaborating on the project.

Lithium mining company, Li-FT Power, is struggling to gain capital for its NWT project due to low lithium market prices. Prices dropped from $80K to $10K per tonne between 2022 and 2024. Although more lithium projects shut down than started up over the last year, Li-FT expects a future lithium boom and has enough capital to try to develop the project.

The Nunavut Nukkiksautiit Corporation and Qulliq Energy Corporation will begin construction to install a wind turbine in Sanikiluaq in the summer of 2025. Construction of an access road is slated to be completed next week, allowing for the turbine installation to start. The turbine will have a 25-year operational agreement once complete and is expected to halve Sanikiluaq’s reliance on diesel.

Mining exploration projects in the NWT are focusing on gold and lithium, with companies estimating that resource prices will rise. Some projects are seeing high long-term mining potential through exploration phases, but projects are still far from opening. Barriers to developing mines reportedly include low market prices, lack of government support, and challenges raising capital.

The federal government is providing $800K to boost northern tourism. The money will go towards seven businesses and organizations across the three territories to improve infrastructure, develop programs, increase accommodations, expand operations, and improve marketing.

The federal government is providing over $4.4M towards transportation infrastructure projects in seven Saskatchewan communities. The money will be used to buy vehicles for communities and install supporting infrastructure like electric vehicle charging stations. One community will install a pedestrian bridge.

Smith Social Enterprises Ltd., a joint venture between Grande Spirit Foundation and BA Leasing Inc., is set to begin construction on a 160-unit housing facility in Grande Prairie, with 30% of the units designated as affordable housing. Construction is expected to continue through 2025.

The Government of Alberta is launching new healthcare programs with over $17M in funding. The Rural and Remote Family Medicine Resident Physician Bursary Pilot program will receive $16M, the Medical First Responder Grant program will receive $800K, and the Emergency Medical Responder Education Grant program will receive $600K.

The N.L. Government has announced over $1.3M to 6 projects through the Green Transition Fund including Deer Lake Regional Airport Authority ($101k), Labrador Leasing Ltd. ($222k), Newfoundland Power Inc. ($102k), North Atlantic Refining Ltd. ($747k), Nunacor Development Corp. ($40k) and Pennecon Hydraulic Systems Ltd. ($149k).

Frontier Lithium Inc., Green TM Resources Canada Ltd., Rock Tech Lithium Inc., and Generation PGM Inc., have collectively received $13.8M from the federal government to support critical mineral projects in Northwestern Ontario

Modern Niagara, a multi-service contracting company, opened its 230,000-sq.-ft. Kingston innovation hub after $70M worth of upgrades

In the spring of 2025, Québec City will begin redeveloping the site of the Sainte-Foy outdoor recreation centre. This $5M project, of which $1.5M comes from provincial funding, will go toward regreening the riverbanks and building a lookout.

Valcourt-based recreational vehicle manufacturer BRP discontinues production of electric bicycles. As a result of this decision, twenty or so people are being laid off.

Resolu Forest Products, a logging company, will close the Comtois sawmill in Lebel-sur-Quévillon indefinitely, laying off 70 employees

Nano One Materials, a company specializing in lithium-ion batteries, received $18M from the U.S. Department of Defense for its Candiac plant. The sum, spread over two years, will be used to increase production at the plant.

Marmen Énergie has reopened its wind turbine tower manufacturing plant in Matane, adding a hundred workers to the twenty or so already on the payroll. The company also plans to hire 350 additional employees over the next few years.

The Atikamekw d'Opitciwan Council announces the start of construction of a biomass power plant. The $70M project should be completed in fall 2026. This project is made possible by the contributions of various partners.

Kemitek, a specialized applied research centre affiliated with Cégep de Thetford, was unveiled. The $10.2M project was financed by contributions of $5.6M from the Government of Quebec and $2M from the Government of Canada.

The Government of Alberta, along with the Alberta Cancer Foundation and nor-for-profit company 19 to Zero, are providing $1.5M towards a new mobile screening program. The new program will support mobile lung health units in underserved communities across the province.

Housing NWT commissioned Hay River-based Metcan Building Solutions to build 33 public housing units for 11 communities in the Northwest Territories. Nineteen units will be new, while 14 will replace old housing stock. Metcan includes energy efficient specifications and consideration for northern conditions in its homes.

The NWT government is accepting 2024 Trapper Mentorship Program applications. The program pairs new trappers with experienced trappers, providing a $1.5k starter kit to new applicants and $2k for mentors to cover their cost. The deadline to apply is October 11.

Valley Truss and Metal Ltd. in Kensington was destroyed in a fire this week. Kensington’s Mayor states that he hopes the company rebuilds, which employs 22 staff, and stated that top company officials were on hand to evaluate their next steps.

Legislation to regulate offshore wind development in N.S. and N.L. has cleared the Senate. Bids for offshore wind projects could begin as early as 2025 once regional environmental assessments are completed. Officials are optimistic that this sector will create tens of thousands of jobs and prosperity for many communities.

The N.S. Government has announced $22M toward sustainable development and energy-efficiency programs to support the net-zero construction sector reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Funding includes a top up to an existing energy-efficiency improvement program ($13.5M) and an affordable rental construction pilot program ($6.4M).

Legislation to regulate offshore wind development in N.S. and N.L. has cleared the Senate. Bids for offshore wind projects could begin as early as 2025 once regional environmental assessments are completed. Officials are optimistic that this sector will create tens of thousands of jobs and prosperity for many communities.

The Government of Canada has transferred over $16M to N.L. under the Canada Community-Building Fund for the first payment of the 2024-2025 fiscal year that will help communities across the province invest in local infrastructure priorities including drinking water, wastewater, public transit, and community energy systems.

The First Nations National Guardians Network received $27.6M from the federal government to support 18 new and 62 existing Indigenous-led environmental stewardship initiatives

Boralex Inc., a Quebec-based renewable energy company, and Walpole Island First Nation are collaborating on a new battery storage plant in Tilbury. Construction starts later this year, creating up to 150 jobs.

The Montoni Group, a real estate developer, is investing $150M in building a centre dedicated to professional artistic creation, which will also house a main library, in Laval. The building will be open by January 2027.

Resolute Forest Products, a logging company, is receiving $5M in financial support from the provincial government for a greenhouse gas reduction project at its paper production plant in Gatineau

Uniatox - Unité d'intervention et d'action en toxicomanie, an organization that specializes in addiction prevention, inaugurated its geothermal day centre called La Remise à 9 in Mascouche. The centre is valued at around $2.5M. Various partners contributed to the project.

The Chaudière-Appalaches region is receiving nearly $6.1M from the Government of Quebec to carry out 19 socio-economic projects. Among others, the Cégep de Thetford is receiving $1M to build its sports centre.

Developer Vincent Fauteux and Le Renaissance, a group of seniors' residences, will build 24 affordable housing units called Logéa Thetford in Thetford Mines in 2025. The project of nearly $6M is receiving funding from the three levels of government.

Deep Sky, a carbon removal company, is investing $2.5M in mineralisation research projects in Thetford Mines and geological assessments for sedimentary storage in Bécancour

Deep Sky, a carbon removal company, is investing $2.5M in mineralisation research projects in Thetford Mines and geological assessments for sedimentary storage in Bécancour

EcoloPharm, a manufacturer of medication packaging, is investing $15M in expanding its facilities in Chambly. The environmentally-friendly project is being funded by the governments of Quebec and Canada.

Concordia University in Montréal received $40M from the Government of Canada for its Volt-Age program to conduct research on electrification towards carbon neutrality in Canada by 2030

The National Bank, a financial institution, inaugurated its head office in downtown Montréal and welcomed more than 11,000 employees

A German climate envoy conveyed that Germany and Europe are interested in Canada's renewable energy, particularly hydrogen. At the same time, the group stated that European demand for natural gas will diminish in the long term. Germany projects reducing its gas imports by 30% by 2030, 96% by 2050, and reducing its natural gas imports by 25% by 2030. Germany will continue to support Canada’s hydrogen and critical minerals industries.

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing an additional $10M for Saskatchewan’s Estevan and Coronach regions to transition away from coal-generated power by 2030. The money will go towards economic development and initiatives to bring new projects to those communities. About two thirds of residents in the Town of Coronach rely on the coal power station for direct or indirect employment.

The Saskatchewan government and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IEBW) signed a Letter of Intent to offer union-led and delivered apprenticeship training for construction electricians and power line technicians. The letter of intent allows for IEBW local unions to sign a memorandum of understanding and offer training programs in 2025.

The Government of Northwest Territories has cancelled plans to do dredging work at the Liard River Ferry Landings. The project was scheduled to start mid-September 2024, but after further assessment, it was determined that dredging is not required at this time.

Rio Tinto is offering permanent employees at its Diavik diamond mine an option to take an early severance package. The mine is slated to close in 2026; however, diamond sales have decreased and operating costs have increased. The company provides an employment transition program to support workers after the mine closes.

The Government of Canada has conditionally approved up to $40M to analyze a 765km transmission line network that would connect the Yukon electrical grid to the North American grid in British Columbia. The funding includes a pre-feasibility study completed by the Government of Yukon.

The Government of Yukon announced close to 150 workers are at the Victoria Gold Eagle mine site building a containment berm to address the contaminated water following June's major heap leach slide. The work is expected to take four weeks to complete.

The Government of Northwest Territories is granting up to $8,000 through the Take a Kid Trapping program. The program aims to teach traditional life skills such as trapping, setting fish nets, hunting, firearm safety, outdoor cooking, and conservation. Schools as well as Indigenous governments and organizations are eligible to apply.

The Government of Yukon selected GenMec ACL to build a new school in Burwash Landing, which will replace the aging Kluane Lake School in Destruction Bay. The project is estimated to cost $32.5M, with $21.6M coming from the territorial government and $10.8M from the federal government. The school is anticipated to be ready in the fall 2026.

Following the recent renewal of the 10-year Canada Community-Building Fund agreement, the federal government has transferred a $9M payment to the Northwest Territories. The next payment will also be for $9M and is expected to be made by the end of March 2025. The funding supports infrastructure projects such as improving drinking water, wastewater, public transit, and community energy systems.

The Higgins Mountain project (operated by Elemental Energy) is a 17-turbine wind farm being developed in Wentworth with the help of a $118M federal loan. Construction is currently underway with operations expected to start by late 2025.

Maison Michel-Sarrazin, a palliative care facility in Québec, inaugurated its expanded and upgraded facilities thanks to a project of around $9M, which was funded by its foundation

The Municipalité de Saint-Bertrand is investing more than $1.6M in improving traffic flow and integrating green spaces and sports facilities into its urban centre. The project will begin shortly and be completed by the fall of 2025.

Davie, a shipbuilder in Lévis, won a federal government contract of more than $16M to create the technical design of an icebreaker that will be used by the Canadian Coast Guard

The Yukon Water Board issued a request for proposals seeking technical support regarding its review of Victoria Gold’s water license for the Eagle mine. The technical support work could require 420 to 480 hours to complete and may include activities such as conducting investigations, audits, a public inquiry, and a public hearing.

Production at Imperial Oil’s petroleum and natural gas operation in Norman Wells has been reduced since 2022 due to pipelines being replaced. There is concern that operations may cease if the upgrades are not completed soon. If the project does finish in 2025, it is believed operations may continue for another five to 10 years.

Dredging work at the Liard River ferry crossing near Fort Simpson, has been delayed and is now slated to start on October 1, 2024. However, the work may be pushed to 2025.

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing more than $25M to 13 projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the province. Projects include improving equipment energy efficiency and implementing carbon capture and storage technologies. Methane emissions are expected to be reduced at the equivalent of 4.6M tonnes of carbon dioxide.

According to a report produced by Derek Murray Consulting and Associates, Saskatchewan’s technology sector is expected to triple by 2030. Employment in the sector has increased 108.6% since 2019 and has accounted for approximately 10% of all jobs created in the province from 2016 to 2023.

The City of Charlottetown, the Town of Stratford and Cornwall, as well as ‘Pat and the Elephant’ will receive a combined investment of $1.2M from the federal and provincial governments. The money will go toward improving sustainable public transportation.

Port Hawkesbury Paper has announced a $320M investment into the construction of Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm in Guysborough County near Mulgrave. Plans include up to 31 wind turbines by late 2025 that will be targeted to supply 60% of the paper mill's current power needs. Construction began in late August.

Ireland-based renewable energy firm Simply Blue Group is planning a multibillion-dollar megaproject to convert wind, solar and biomass energy into jet fuel that it says will create hundreds of local jobs at two sites in Guysborough County once production begins. Construction is expected in to start in 2026 with operations beginning in 2029.

Documents submitted to the Government of NL provide more details on a green energy megaproject proposed by EverWind Fuels in the Burin Peninsula. The project proposes 1,500 wind turbines and three solar farms. The first wind farm will be located south of Marystown, the second north of the town, and the third in the Swift Current area.

As N.L. pushes to move away from fossil fuels while energy demand rises, the Public Utilities Board is asking the province's Crown hydro agency N.L. Hydro to consider nuclear energy, which is not currently allowed based on provincial legislation around energy planning. N.L. Hydro is focused largely on hydroelectric power and wind energy.

La Bouée, a social organization, inaugurated Albédo, a building with 128 social and affordable housing units in Sainte-Foy. The $60M project was possible thanks to the support of the three levels of government.

Évolys, a biochar production company, plans to hire 30 people in Thurso by mid-2025 to start production on the site of the former Fortress paper mill

The Université de Québec à Chicoutimi inaugurated a new sports facility on campus, featuring a synthetic field and athletics track. The investment, valued at around $7.8M, was funded in part by $3.6M in provincial funding.

The Place du Progrès, a building with 114 rental units, will be built in Saguenay. The $40M project is scheduled to be complete in 2026. The developers are prioritizing the use of environmentally friendly materials to construct the residential building.

Ferme TournevenT, a company that produces organic Nordic seeds and processes virgin oils, inaugurated its economuseum in Hébertville. The $3M investment also includes expanding the warehouse and production facility.

Renaissance, a social economy enterprise focused on sustainable development, is investing over $45M in building a multipurpose centre that will divert reusable goods from landfills. The project will create 150 jobs as of the end of summer 2025.

The Ville de Gatineau is investing $10M in modernizing the former Cook dump. The Government of Quebec is contributing $4.6M in the project, which is aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, among other things.