Overview

• The initial referrals are LNG Canada Phase 2 in Kitimat, a small modular reactor at Darlington, the Contrecoeur container terminal near Montreal, the McIlvenna Bay copper project in Saskatchewan and a Red Chris copper‑gold mine expansion in British Columbia.
• Carney said no oil pipeline is on the list because no private proponent has come forward, and he signalled a second tranche of candidates will be named before the Grey Cup on November 16.
• The Calgary-based office will streamline permitting, coordinate with provinces and help complete financing to allow proponents to make final investment decisions.
• Ottawa appointed 11 members to an Indigenous advisory council even as Indigenous leaders and environmental groups warn Bill C‑5 risks weakening consultation and environmental safeguards.
• Carney touted roughly C$60 billion in economic impact and tens of thousands of jobs, noting several projects already carry federal backing, while Alberta’s premier offered support and Conservative and environmental critics pushed back.