Nista's Optimism on Major Projects Stops Short of Planning Reform

Nista's optimism on major projects stops short of planning reform

Last week, the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (Nista) published its second ever Major Projects Annual Report, covering the financial year from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, and it certainly makes for mixed reading. The post Nista’s optimism on major projects stops short of planning reform appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Response to the May 8 Discussion papers: “Getting Major Projects Built in Canada” and “Strengthening One Canadian Economy through trade and transportation”

Submitted by Elizabeth May, O.C., Member of Parliament, Saanich-Gulf Islands, Leader of the Green Party of Canada On May 8, 2026, two discussion papers were released by the federal government. On May 12, I wrote the two lead ministers, the Hon Steven MacKinnon and the Hon. Dominic Leblanc pointing out the discussion papers had sweeping proposals with vague terminology and obscure, or no, criteria. I requested, on an urgent basis, a full briefing…

Carney’s major projects plan is a misguided approach

CUPE is warning that federal plans to fast-track approvals for major infrastructure projects are a gift to private investors. The Carney government is asking for feedback about its Major Projects Office. CUPE’s submission focuses on the danger of cutting corners to approve projects.