Carney government names first three infrastructure projects as candidates for fast-tracked approvals (opens original article in a new tab)

The Carney government has announced three infrastructure projects as candidates for fast-tracked approvals, aiming to finalize their designation by fall 2026 after consultation with Indigenous communities and review processes.

• Prime Minister Mark Carney's government has identified three infrastructure projects as potential candidates for fast-tracked approvals under the Building Canada Act.
• The projects include a Northwest Territories highway, a Nunavut road connected to a future port, and a nuclear waste repository in Ontario.
• The government plans to finalize the designation of these projects by fall 2026, following consultation with Indigenous communities and review processes.