Perspectives

Canada has the vision and resources to become an energy superpower, but the politics of urgency raise a more difficult question: if Canada has what it takes, why does building still take so long?

Alberta’s new pipeline announcement has reignited a national question: can Canada work together to build the major projects it says it wants?  The response has revealed just how complex ‘building together’ can be.

In partnership with Deloitte, we’re proud to share our first-ever national report with actionable insights for policy makers that we’re bringing to legislators starting next week. The Canadian women’s collective voices from coast-to-coast report amplifies the voices of engaged women across Canada.

Nation- building projects aren’t the only thing shaping federal priorities these days. Ottawa is now building toward affordability with the launch of Build Canada Homes (BCH), a $13- billion program to accelerate housing construction.

On September 30, Canadians will observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which honours Survivors and remembers the children who never returned home, acknowledging the lasting impacts of residential schools.

As Canada accelerates plans to expand and electrify its economy, one issue is moving to the forefront: reliability.  Ontario has introduced new legislation to strengthen grid planning, expand transmission corridors, and draw in private investment for storage and backup systems. To understand what this could mean for future costs and investment confidence, read our full story.

In late August, Prime Minister Carney launched the new Major Projects Office to fast-track nation-building projects. The Office will be located in Calgary, and the aim is to create a hub to advance national projects vital to Canada’s prosperity. Today, the federal government announced the first set of projects that are being reviewed by this new office

Canada Powered by Women (CPW) is pleased to welcome Heidi Bredenholler-Prasad as the newest member of our Board of Directors. An accomplished executive with a strong track record in energy, innovation, and large-scale project delivery, Heidi brings deep expertise and a forward-looking perspective to CPW’s mission.

A National Projects Office and an Indigenous Advisory Council are being established to guide decisions on major infrastructure and energy projects, with the aim of moving approvals faster while including Indigenous voices.  

As some Canadian families prepare for back to school, Ottawa is also preparing for a reset. Parliament will return on September 15, and both government and opposition are expected to put forward significant policy moves.