Energy and infrastructure
Major projects
The Major Projects Office lists the large projects referred to it. This page follows the ones with a direct federal role, either because a federal body is the proponent or because an official federal page says Ottawa is providing funding, a loan or an ownership stake. Each step, date and status below is quoted from an official page. When a page gives no date or status, this page says so.
Source: Major Projects Office. List read Oct. 3, 2026.
How far they have gone
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Federal projects 14
Rendering: Alto Alto High-Speed Rail
Federal proponentFederal proponent: Alto (formerly VIA HFR), federal Crown corporation
Funding $3.9 billionNo later cost is stated, so over budget is not estimated.
Status
Alto will be undertaking a second round of consultations in 2026 to gather feedback to finalize the route and outline the next steps of the project.
Source, read Oct. 3, 2026- Roadmap step
- Accelerating legislation (Bill C-15) receives Royal AssentMarch 26, 2026
- Bills
- No linked bills in the database
Photo: Province of Nova Scotia, Wind West Atlantic Energy Strategy
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador
Federal fundingFederal funding stated: funding
Funding $25 million · Funding $5 million · 2 moreNo later cost is stated, so over budget is not estimated.
Status
The Major Projects Office (MPO) will work with other government departments, provincial and Indigenous governments, Indigenous Peoples and the private sector, to advance the Atlantic Energy Strategy.
Source, read Oct. 3, 2026- Roadmap step
- Federal funding for Mersey River Wind and Wind West pre-feasibilityFeb. 2026
- Bills
- No linked bills in the database
Photo: Major Projects Office Contrecoeur Container Terminal Project
Québec
Federal proponentFederal proponent: Montreal Port Authority
Loan $1.16 billion · Funding $130 million · 1 moreNo later cost is stated, so over budget is not estimated.
Status
On August 14, 2026, the Montreal Port Authority announced the start of in-water construction work for the Contrecoeur Expansion Project, marking a major milestone and the beginning of a key construction phase for the future container terminal.
Source, read Oct. 3, 2026- Roadmap step
- In-water construction beginsAug. 14, 2026
- Bills
- No linked bills in the database
Photo: Major Projects Office Darlington New Nuclear Project
Ontario
Federal fundingFederal funding stated: equity
Equity $2 billionNo later cost is stated, so over budget is not estimated.
Status
The MPO continues to monitor project progress and engage with Indigenous groups, partners, and proponents to support the timely delivery of this project.
Source, read Oct. 3, 2026- Roadmap step
- Indigenous loan guarantee announcedJune 23, 2026
- Bills
- No linked bills in the database
Photo: Major Projects Office Grays Bay Road and Port
Nunavut
Federal fundingFederal funding stated: funding
Funding $50 millionNo later cost is stated, so over budget is not estimated.
Status
the project is currently undergoing an assessment by the Board pursuant to the Nunavut Planning and Project Assessment Act
Source, read Oct. 3, 2026- Roadmap step
- Impact Statement submitted to Nunavut Impact Review BoardMarch 1, 2026
- Bills
- 2 linked bills
Photo: Major Projects Office Mackenzie Valley Highway (MVH)
Northwest Territories
Federal fundingFederal funding stated: funding
Funding $405 million · Funding $102.5 million · 1 moreNo later cost is stated, so over budget is not estimated.
Status
On August 28, 2026, Canada provided notice in the Canada Gazette that the Governor in Council may amend Schedule 1 of the Building Canada Act to list the MVH project as a project of national interest.
Source, read Oct. 3, 2026- Roadmap step
- $405 million from Arctic Infrastructure Fund announcedSept. 8, 2026
- Bills
- 2 linked bills
Photo: Eldorado Gold McIlvenna Bay Project
Saskatchewan
Federal fundingFederal funding stated: funding
Funding $20 million · Funding $41 million · 1 moreNo later cost is stated, so over budget is not estimated.
Status
The project is now ramping up toward full commercial production.
Source, read Oct. 3, 2026- Roadmap step
- First copper concentrate producedJune 2026
- Bills
- No linked bills in the database
Photo: Major Projects Office North Coast Transmission Line
British Columbia
Federal fundingFederal funding stated: loan
Loan $139.5 million · Funding $3.9 billionNo later cost is stated, so over budget is not estimated.
Status
On September 3, 2026, Minister Hodgson and Minister Robertson, alongside Premier Eby announced the start of construction for Phase 1 of the project.
Source, read Oct. 3, 2026- Roadmap step
- Phase 1 construction beginsSept. 3, 2026
- Bills
- No linked bills in the database
No photograph is published on the Major Projects Office page.
Northcliff Resources’ Sisson Mine
New Brunswick
Federal fundingFederal funding stated: funding
Funding $8.2MNo later cost is stated, so over budget is not estimated.
Status
The MPO is working to advance the project toward construction more efficiently, by coordinating efforts among federal financing agencies to support financing and regulatory assistance.
Source, read Oct. 3, 2026- Roadmap step
- Referred to Major Projects OfficeNov. 13, 2025
- Bills
- No linked bills in the database
Rendering: Major Projects Office Nouveau Monde Graphite’s Matawinie Mine
Québec
Federal fundingFederal funding stated: loan
Loan $459 million · Funding $113 million · 1 moreNo later cost is stated, so over budget is not estimated.
Status
The MPO is currently monitoring the project’s progress and providing oversight to ensure it stays on track and progresses towards its next milestones.
Source, read Oct. 3, 2026- Roadmap step
- Construction startedMay 19, 2026
- Bills
- No linked bills in the database
Photo: Major Projects Office Port of Churchill Plus
Manitoba
Federal fundingFederal funding stated: funding
Funding $248,600No later cost is stated, so over budget is not estimated.
Status
The MPO is engaging with Indigenous communities and organizations and working with the Government of Manitoba and proponents to further develop the Port of Churchill Plus transformative strategy into competitive projects.
Source, read Oct. 3, 2026- Roadmap step
- Market sounding study launchedFeb. 19, 2026
- Bills
- No linked bills in the database
Photo: Newmont Red Chris Mine Expansion
British Columbia
Federal fundingFederal funding stated: funding
Funding $500 millionNo later cost is stated, so over budget is not estimated.
Status
The province is also undergoing consultations with Indigenous Peoples as part of the environmental assessment process.
Source, read Oct. 3, 2026- Roadmap step
- Provincial environmental assessment
- Bills
- No linked bills in the database
No photograph is published on the Major Projects Office page.
Roberts Bank Terminal 2 (RBT2)
British Columbia
Federal proponentFederal proponent: Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (VFPA)
Status
On August 28, 2026, Canada provided notice in the Canada Gazette that the Governor in Council may amend Schedule 1 of the Building Canada Act to list the RBT2 project as a project of national interest.
Source, read Oct. 3, 2026- Roadmap step
- Final permits pending
- Bills
- 2 linked bills
No photograph is published on the Major Projects Office page.
West Coast Oil Pipeline
Alberta, British Columbia
Federal fundingFederal funding stated: ownership
Status
On October 1, 2026, the Government of Canada announced WCOP as a project of national interest listed under Schedule 1 of the Building Canada Act.
Source, read Oct. 3, 2026- Roadmap step
- Listed as project of national interest (Schedule 1, Building Canada Act)Oct. 1, 2026
- Bills
- 2 linked bills