Sources told CBC News that Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to announce that the next batch of nation-building infrastructure projects will include mines in New Brunswick and Ontario, as well as a liquified natural gas project in B.C. and a hydro project in Iqaluit.
Breakdown
- At least six new projects will be added to the major projects list, in addition to five already announced. 5s
- Three of the new projects are critical mineral mines in Quebec, Ontario, and New Brunswick, with $2 billion allocated to the sector over five years. 16s
- Two projects are Indigenous-led: a hydro project in Iqaluit and the Silism liquefied natural gas project in British Columbia. 25s
- No pipelines are included in the current project list, which may draw criticism from Conservatives. 45s
- Conservatives argue for pipelines and less regulation, while the government believes the chosen projects will spur private investment and faster construction. 52s