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A ‘reset’ or ‘one and done’? First Nations and first ministers set to hold historic meeting
Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-10-25 08:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Indigenous, Governance, Infrastructure, Resources, Mining]The Assembly of First Nations, led by National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, and Canadian first ministers are holding a historic, closed-door First Ministers' Meeting in Ottawa to redefine relations, discuss infrastructure, healthcare, and economic development, and address major project involvement. Notable absences include the premiers of Alberta, British Columbia, and Quebec, while several Indigenous leaders have expressed skepticism over meeting formats, speech restrictions, and stalled federal Indigenous legislation under Prime Minister Mark Carney. The federal government, through the Privy Council Office and Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty, plans to announce new community supports during the one-day conference.
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Premier Ford and Prime Minister Carney Launch New Action Plan to Protect Workers from Tariffs and Strengthen Ontario Industries
Source: Ontario - Premier's Office
Date: 2026-10-21 19:30:00.0
Tags: [National, Ontario, Economy, Trade, Labour, Industry, Infrastructure, Mining, Energy]The Government of Ontario and the Government of Canada announced a combined $8.7 billion action plan to protect workers and industries from U.S. tariffs. The package includes the Joint Steel Action Fund with $3.55 billion from the federal government and $1.67 billion from Ontario, an additional $2.5 billion over two years for large-scale automotive capital projects (up to $1.5 billion federal and $1 billion provincial), and a federal commitment of up to $1 billion over three years for essential road infrastructure in Northern Ontario’s Ring of Fire region. Additionally, light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas regulations will be maintained at 2026 levels (172 grams per mile) through 2029 to provide trade-related relief to the automotive sector.
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Premier Ford and Prime Minister Carney Launch New Action Plan to Protect Workers from Tariffs and Strengthen Ontario Industries
Source: Ontario - Premier's Office
Date: 2026-10-21 19:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Ontario, Economy, Trade, Labour, Industry, Mining, Infrastructure]Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister Mark Carney announced an $8.7 billion joint action plan to protect workers and industries from U.S. tariffs and global uncertainty. The initiative establishes a $5.22 billion Joint Steel Action Fund ($3.55 billion federal, $1.67 billion provincial), a $2.5 billion automotive manufacturing capital upgrade fund ($1.5 billion federal, $1.0 billion provincial), and a $1 billion federal matching investment for road infrastructure in Northern Ontario's Ring of Fire region. Furthermore, the plan creates bilateral task forces for steel, automotive, and critical minerals, implements tighter trade remedies through the Canada Border Services Agency, and leverages Buy Canadian and Buy Ontario procurement policies.
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New water treatment plant at Giant Mine site set for operation in spring 2027
Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-19 23:52:03.0
Tags: [National, Infrastructure, Mining, Environment, Resources]The Giant Mine Remediation Project announced that its new water treatment plant is scheduled to begin operations in spring 2027, replacing an obsolete system dating back to the 1980s. Built within a current $4.38 billion budget and forming part of an 18-year cleanup timeline ending in 2038, the state-of-the-art facility will reduce arsenic levels down to Health Canada's 10 parts per billion drinking water quality standard before discharging treated water directly into Yellowknife Bay. The project also features real-time sensors to halt discharges exceeding thresholds, alongside ongoing underground containment efforts utilizing thermosyphons to freeze 237,000 tonnes of toxic arsenic trioxide.
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Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-10-16 17:05:18.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Environment, Infrastructure, Mining, Resources]The Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment, Conservation and Climate Change announced two environmental assessment updates under Part 10 of the Environmental Protection Act. The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure registered the 6-hectare Baie Verte Quarry (Reg. 2439) on Route 410 to supply aggregate for regional highway work over a 10-to-15-year period, with public comments due by November 30, 2026. Additionally, the Crémaillère Harbour Marine Port Development (Reg. 2429) proposed by Great Northern Port Development was formally released from environmental assessment subject to ministerial conditions.
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Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-10-09 19:25:43.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Environment, Mining, Infrastructure, Transportation]The Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment, Conservation and Climate Change issued an environmental assessment bulletin under Part 10 of the Environmental Protection Act regarding multiple industrial and infrastructure projects. The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure registered the 4.22-hectare St. Lawrence Quarry (Reg. 2438) and the 11-hectare Greenspond Quarry Extension (Reg. 2437) for public comment until November 13, 2026, with ministerial decisions due by November 23, 2026. Additionally, the minister issued approved Environmental Impact Statement guidelines for Canada Fluorspar (NL) Inc.'s St. Lawrence South Ridge Fluorspar Mine Extension project (Reg. 2406). Finally, Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Limited's Zone 7 Five-Year Operating Plan (2027-2031) (Reg. 2424), the Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands' Crown Zone 7 Five-Year Operating Plan (2027-2031) (Reg. 2428), and 44980 NFLD Inc./JJs Trucking's Happy Valley – Goose Bay Peat Moss Quarry (Reg. 2431) were released from environmental assessment subject to conditions.
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N.W.T. leaders press Ottawa for major projects investment
Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-06 18:47:19.0
Tags: [National, Infrastructure, Transportation, Energy, Mining, Indigenous]Representing the Northwest Territories Council of Leaders, Premier R.J. Simpson, Tłı̨chǫ Grand Chief Jackson Lafferty, N.W.T. Métis Nation President Garry Bailey, and other regional leaders met in Ottawa to demand federal investments in major northern infrastructure. The proposed initiatives include the Arctic Economic and Security Corridor, the 800-kilometer Mackenzie Valley Highway extension to Inuvik, the Taltson Hydro Expansion, and the Inuvialuit Energy Security Program. These investments are framed as vital economic replacements following the closures of the Ekati and Diavik diamond mines in 2026, alongside the upcoming closure of the Gahcho Kué mine in 2028. Territorial officials emphasized that these projects must proceed through co-management and shared decision-making to address both economic transition and severe community challenges such as high living costs and housing shortages.
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N.W.T. leaders press Ottawa for major projects investment
Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-06 18:47:19.0
Tags: [National, Infrastructure, Transportation, Energy, Mining, Indigenous]The Northwest Territories Council of Leaders, led by Premier R.J. Simpson, Tłı̨chǫ Grand Chief Jackson Lafferty, and N.W.T. Métis Nation President Garry Bailey, pressed federal ministers in Ottawa for major infrastructure investments as the territory faces the closure of major diamond mines like Ekati, Diavik, and Gahcho Kué. The delegation urged federal funding for Indigenous-led and co-managed projects, including the Arctic Economic and Security Corridor, the 800-kilometre Mackenzie Valley Highway extension to Inuvik, the Taltson Hydro Expansion, and the Inuvialuit Energy Security Program. Territorial officials highlighted that historical underfunding and high operating costs leave local governments strained in delivering essential services across 33 communities while trying to pivot their economy.
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Yukon premier touts 'improved fiscal picture' in territory with budget update
Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-05 11:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Finance, Economy, Infrastructure, Mining, Affordability]Yukon Premier and Finance Minister Currie Dixon tabled the Yukon Legislative Assembly's fall economic update and a partial capital plan for 2027, projecting a revised budget deficit of $53.7 million—down from the previously predicted $82 million. Forecasted revenues increased by $23.8 million due to higher federal transfers, taxes, and resource royalties, while projected expenditures dropped by $4.2 million, and net debt is now expected to reach $776.2 million by year-end. The 2027 capital spending plan allocates $138.8 million for the upcoming construction season, targeting projects such as the North Klondike Highway, the Shakwak corridor, the Whitehorse hospital expansion, and housing in Burwash Landing, Mayo, and Teslin. Simultaneously, the territory's economic update projects slower real GDP growth driven by lower production at the Keno Hill mine and placer gold operations, alongside elevated local inflation expected to average 4.6 per cent in 2026 due to higher shelter costs, electricity prices, and a greater reliance on heating oil.
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Ontario and Webequie First Nation Award Contract for Webequie Supply Road
Source: Ontario - Ministry of Transportation
Date: 2026-09-29 18:15:00.0
Tags: [Ontario, Transportation, Infrastructure, Mining, Resources, Indigenous]The Government of Ontario and Webequie First Nation have awarded Sigfusson Northern LTD the construction manager contract for the 107-kilometre all-season Webequie Supply Road, which aims to unlock access to the Ring of Fire five years ahead of schedule by November 2030. The project is part of a broader provincial plan to build over 500 kilometres of all-season roads leading to the Ring of Fire, which is projected to generate 70,000 jobs and add $22 billion to the provincial economy over 30 years. The initiative builds upon a Community Partnership Agreement signed last year between the province and Webequie First Nation to accelerate construction and support regional economic development.
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New Port Investment Unlocks More Opportunities for Saskatchewan Potash
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-09-26 02:30:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Infrastructure, Transportation, Trade, Mining]Canpotex has initiated a $500 million infrastructure investment project at the Neptune Bulk Terminals in the Port of Vancouver to upgrade equipment and expand supply chain capabilities for Saskatchewan potash exports. Attended by Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Canpotex President and CEO Gordon McKenzie, the expansion aims to support international shipments to over 40 overseas countries, including key markets in South America and the Indo-Pacific. The project supports Canada's national goal to double non-U.S. exports and strengthens global food security by facilitating the export of potash produced by Mosaic and Nutrien. In 2025, Saskatchewan potash exports reached a value of $9 billion, representing a 13.5 per cent increase compared to 2024.
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Alaska port gets 1st funds from Yukon mine to study options for shipping critical minerals
Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-09-21 11:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Mining, Resources, Infrastructure, Transportation, Trade]Selkirk Copper Mines Inc., controlled by the Selkirk First Nation, has provided $200,000 US to the Municipality of Skagway, Alaska, to finance a scoping study for shipping critical mineral concentrates through the Port of Skagway. The study aims to evaluate modern, environmentally responsible shipping methods for bulk mineral concentrates from the former Minto copper-gold-silver mine, which has been inactive since 2023 and is targeting a restart in 2028. The Port of Skagway previously secured $38.6 million US in federal grants under the U.S. Department of Transportation’s port infrastructure development program to build a modern industrial dock.
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First Nation opens work camp at Faro mine cleanup project in Yukon
Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-09-18 20:54:45.0
Tags: [National, Mining, Environment, Indigenous, Infrastructure, Resources]The Dena Nezziddi Development Corporation, owned by the Ross River Dena Council, has opened the Tsē Zūl work camp at the abandoned Faro mine site in central Yukon to house workers for a massive federal remediation project. Located 200 kilometres northeast of Whitehorse, the facility is designed to accommodate nearly 300 workers and provide long-term revenue and employment opportunities for the First Nation. The Faro mine complex, which operated for nearly 30 years as a lead-zinc mine before its bankruptcy and abandonment in 1998, represents one of Canada's most complex industrial cleanup sites, expected to take decades to complete.
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Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-09-18 17:40:34.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Environment, Energy, Mining, Infrastructure]The Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment, Conservation and Climate Change registered two major industrial undertakings under Part 10 of the Environmental Protection Act on September 18, 2026. Pittman’s Enterprises Limited proposed the Lodge Bay Quarry, a four-hectare aggregate project located off Route 510 in southern Labrador to supply regional construction. Meanwhile, Triple Point Resources withdrew its prior registration (EA 2413) and resubmitted the Fischells Salt Dome Power Generation Project (EA 2436) in the Bay St. George area, which integrates a wind farm, salt caverns, marine intake pipelines, a Bottom Brook terminal transmission line, and Adiabatic Compressed Air Energy Storage technology to manage renewable energy and explore potential export opportunities. Public comments for both projects are open until October 24, 2026, with the Minister's decisions due by November 2, 2026.
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N.W.T., Yukon mining and energy projects get boost at Canada Investment Summit
Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-09-17 11:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Economy, Resources, Mining, Energy, Infrastructure]At the Canada Investment Summit in Toronto organized by Prime Minister Mark Carney, northern premiers pitched major mining and energy projects to international investors to help unlock new economic opportunities. Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson highlighted critical mineral assets including Honey Badger Silver's PC Silver Mine and Li-FT Power's Yellowknife Lithium Project. Yukon Premier Currie Dixon and Fireweed Metals President and CEO Ian Gibbs promoted regional mine developments—such as Kudz Ze Kayah, Mactung tungsten, Minto, Coffee Gold, and Casino—alongside energy infrastructure upgrades, while Nunavut Premier John Main sought funding for the Grays Bay Port and Road and the territory's first connection to the North American electric grid.
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N.W.T.’s ice road to 3 diamond mines unlikely to open for 2027 season
Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-09-14 23:13:23.0
Tags: [National, Infrastructure, Transportation, Mining, Resources, Indigenous]The Northwest Territories' Tibbitt to Contwoyto Winter Road is unlikely to open for the 2027 operating season for the first time since opening in 1982, due to the end of commercial production and financial restructuring at three major diamond mines: Rio Tinto-owned Diavik, Ekati (overseen by PricewaterhouseCoopers under creditor protection), and De Beers' Gahcho Kué. Management committee director Howard Nowell stated that the closure decision provides early clarity for contractors, service providers, and support communities, though operations are expected to resume in 2028 to support ongoing site remediation and clean-up efforts. Marc Whitford, president of the North Slave Métis Alliance, noted the suspension will negatively impact Indigenous-owned corporations and contractors such as Det'on Cho Logistics, which rely on the winter infrastructure for seasonal employment and transport.
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N.W.T.’s ice road to 3 diamond mines unlikely to open for 2027 season
Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-09-14 23:13:23.0
Tags: [National, Infrastructure, Transportation, Mining, Resources, Indigenous]The Northwest Territories’ Tibbitt to Contwoyto Winter Road is unlikely to open for the 2027 operational season, marking the first closure since the ice road opened in 1982. Operated annually from February to March, the road services three diamond mines northeast of Yellowknife: the Rio Tinto-owned Diavik mine, the Ekati mine overseen by PricewaterhouseCoopers under creditor protection, and De Beers' Gahcho Kué mine. The suspension is driven by the end of commercial production and active remediation at Diavik and Ekati, alongside financial difficulties at Gahcho Kué that accelerated its closure timeline to 2028. Indigenous corporations and contractors such as Det'on Cho Logistics, owned by the Yellowknives Dene First Nation, face significant economic impacts from the loss of infrastructure maintenance and lodge operations, though winter road service is expected to tentatively return in 2028 to support ongoing cleanup efforts.
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Support wavers from pair of Akaitcho First Nations on major N.W.T. infrastructure projects
Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-09-11 19:13:19.0
Tags: [National, Infrastructure, Energy, Indigenous, Mining, Resources]Two Akaitcho First Nations, Deninu Kųę́ First Nation and Łutsel K’e Dene First Nation, have expressed strong disapproval and suspended support for major Northwest Territories infrastructure initiatives, specifically the Taltson Hydro Expansion and the Arctic Economic and Security Corridor. Deninu Kųę́ First Nation stated its suspension will persist until the Government of the Northwest Territories formally recognizes its severe legacy impacts from the original 1965 Taltson generation facility built near Fort Resolution. Both First Nations cited a lack of meaningful consultation and failure to secure free, prior, and informed consent under Section 35 of the Constitution Act. In response, Deputy Premier and Minister Responsible for Strategic Infrastructure Caroline Wawzonek maintained that the territorial government remains confident it can address outstanding concerns and continue discussions regarding land use, caribou habitats, and community benefits.
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N.W.T. looking to bolster critical minerals at Canada Investment Summit: Premier Simpson
Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-09-11 10:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Economy, Mining, Resources, Infrastructure, Indigenous]Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson and Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment Caitlin Cleveland will pitch half-a-dozen resource projects at the invitation-only Canada Investment Summit in Toronto, organized by Prime Minister Mark Carney to target $1 trillion in investments over five years. The delegation will showcase advanced critical mineral, gold, and silver projects—including Honey Badger Silver's Prairie Creek mine (PC Silver), the NICO Mineral Reserves mine, the Yellowknife Lithium Project, the Nechalacho rare earth mine, and the Pine Point mine development project. Furthermore, the territory is highlighting enabling infrastructure such as the Mackenzie Valley Highway and Nunavut’s Grays Bay Road and Port Project to reduce transportation costs and facilitate ethical, sustainable resource development through regulatory co-management arrangements with Indigenous governments.
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N.W.T. looking to bolster critical minerals at Canada Investment Summit, says premier
Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-09-11 10:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Economy, Mining, Resources, Infrastructure, Indigenous]Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson and Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment Caitlin Cleveland are attending the invitation-only Canada Investment Summit in Toronto, organized by Prime Minister Mark Carney to target $1 trillion in federal investments. The N.W.T. delegation is pitching half-a-dozen advanced resource projects to global investors from the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, including Honey Badger Silver's Prairie Creek mine (PC Silver), the NICO Mineral Reserves mine, the Yellowknife Lithium Project, the Nechalacho rare earth mine, and the Pine Point mine development project. Furthermore, the territory is highlighting enabling infrastructure initiatives—such as the Mackenzie Valley Highway and Nunavut's Grays Bay Road and Port Project connecting to the Arctic Economic and Security Corridor—alongside established Indigenous regulatory co-management frameworks to lower operational costs and attract sustainable development capital.
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