Canada has agreed to build. Now publish the real clock
The premiers’ new consensus on energy corridors and faster approvals is significant. But Canada still cannot say how long a major project actually takes.
Major project delays show talk about resources only gets you so far
The deferral of the Jackpine oilsands expansion shows just how far we still have to go on development.
Indigenous equity deals are moving from percentages to power
At IPSS, legal, finance, and industry leaders unpacked how Indigenous equity in major projects really gets done, from custom governance and capital structures to the patient trust-building that makes partnerships durable.
For major projects, what is old is new again
Is affirming existing, approved projects truly the best we can do in Canada?
Will the Port of Churchill ever cease to be a dream?
The Port of Churchill has long been viewed as Canada’s northern gateway to global markets, but decades of under-investment have held it back.
Trump’s tariffs gave Canada an opportunity, and we cannot waste it
The provinces and Ottawa must match public opinion on the need to build, no matter who is in the White House.
Nation-building takes hard work and goodwill
Major projects in Western Canada are essential, but they require broad and genuine coalitions.
Impact Assessment Act once again under fire
The Impact Assessment Act (IAA) faced opposition from Alberta, Ontario, and Saskatchewan for infringing on provincial jurisdiction, leading to a Supreme Court ruling that parts were unconstitutional and resulting in controversial amendments.
Pioneering Partnerships: The Indigenous Partnership Success Showcase Celebrates Five Years of Reconciliation in Action with June 5-6 event
Be part of IPSS this June as we mark five years of showcasing reconciliation in action at the Vancouver Convention Centre.