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Projects for further review
These are projects that have been deemed to be of national importance and significance, and have been referred to the Major Projects Office for further assessment and consultations. The Major Projects Office will continue to work with proponents, provinces and territories, and Indigenous Peoples, to find the right way forward for these projects.
Additional projects will be announced in the coming months.
LNG Canada Phase 2
Proponent
LNG Canada
Sector
Energy
Location
Kitimat, BC
Status
Referred to MPO for consideration
Description
This project would double LNG Canada’s production of liquefied natural gas, making it the second largest facility of its kind in the world. It is expected to attract $33B in private-sector capital to Canada, contribute to our GDP growth, and support jobs and economic growth in local communities. It will deliver low-carbon intensity Canadian energy to global markets and help diversify Canada’s trading partners – including those with increasing energy demands in Asia and Europe. The Major Projects Office will ensure that the final work on LNG Canada will create the pathway for other proponents of LNG projects that are strategic to the nation.
LNG Canada Phase 2
Proponent
LNG Canada
Sector
Energy
Location
Kitimat, BC
Status
Referred to MPO for consideration and consultation for designation
Description
This project would double LNG Canada’s production of liquefied natural gas, making it the second largest facility of its kind in the world. It is expected to attract $33B in private-sector capital to Canada, contribute to our GDP growth, and support jobs and economic growth in local communities. It will deliver low-carbon intensity Canadian energy to global markets and help diversify Canada’s trading partners – including those with increasing energy demands in Asia and Europe. The Major Projects Office will ensure that the final work on LNG Canada will create the pathway for other proponents of LNG projects that are strategic to the nation.
Darlington New Nuclear Project
Proponent
Ontario Power Generation
Sector
Energy
Location
Bowmanville, ON
Status
Referred to MPO for consideration
Description
This project will make Canada the first G7 country to have an operational small modular reactor (SMR). Once complete, Darlington’s first of four planned SMR units would provide reliable, affordable, clean power to 300,000 homes, while supporting 200 high-paying jobs – in addition to 1,600 jobs during construction. The project has the potential to position Canada as a global leader in SMR technology for use across the country and for export as early as 2030.
Darlington New Nuclear Project
Proponent
Ontario Power Generation
Sector
Energy
Location
Bowmanville, ON
Status
Referred to the MPO for consideration
Description
This project will make Canada the first G7 country to have an operational small modular reactor (SMR). Once complete, Darlington’s first of four planned SMR units would provide reliable, affordable, clean power to 300,000 homes, while supporting 200 high-paying jobs – in addition to 1,600 jobs during construction. The project has the potential to position Canada as a global leader in SMR technology for use across the country and for export as early as 2030.
Contrecoeur Terminal Container Project
Proponent
Montreal Port Authority
Sector
Industrial
Location
Contrecœur, QC
Status
Referred to the MPO for consideration
Description
This project will expand the Port of Montreal’s container capacity by approximately 60%, to give Canada the trading infrastructure it needs to keep goods moving, meet growing demand, and diversify trade routes. It will deploy AI capabilities to strengthen supply chains, create thousands of jobs, and generate lasting economic benefits across Quebec and Canada.
Contrecoeur Terminal Container Project
Proponent
Montreal Port Authority
Sector
Industrial
Location
Contrecœur, QC
Status
Referred to the MPO for consideration
Description
This project will expand the Port of Montreal’s container capacity by approximately 60%, to give Canada the trading infrastructure it needs to keep goods moving, meet growing demand, and diversify trade routes. It will deploy AI capabilities to strengthen supply chains, create thousands of jobs, and generate lasting economic benefits across Quebec and Canada.
McIlvenna Bay Foran Copper Mine Project
Proponent
Foran Mining
Sector
Mining
Location
East-Central, SK
Status
Referred to the MPO for consideration
Description
This project in one of Canada’s richest mineral belts will supply copper and zinc to strengthen Canada’s position as a global supplier of critical minerals for clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and modern infrastructure. It will create hundreds of jobs, boost local economies, and will be one of the lowest-emission operations of its kind.
McIlvenna Bay Foran Copper Mine Project
Proponent
Foran Mining
Sector
Mining
Location
East-Central, SK
Status
Referred to the MPO for consideration
Description
This project in one of Canada’s richest mineral belts will supply copper and zinc to strengthen Canada’s position as a global supplier of critical minerals for clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and modern infrastructure. It will create hundreds of jobs, boost local economies, and will be one of the lowest-emission operations of its kind.
Red Chris Mine Expansion
Proponent
Newmont Mining & Imperial Metals
Sector
Mining
Location
Northwest, BC
Status
Referred to the MPO for consideration
Description
This major expansion project will extend the lifespan of the mine by over a decade, increase Canada’s annual copper production by over 15%, employ about 1,500 workers during operations, with a peak of approximately 1,800 workers during construction, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by over 70% when operational. Working in close collaboration with the Tahltan Nation, it is an important step in reconciliation and further developing the potential of Northern British Columbia and will strengthen Canada’s role as a reliable supplier of copper and other resources essential for global manufacturing and clean energy technologies. This mine is part of the proposed Northwest Critical Conservation Corridor. This corridor is being moved to the MPO for consideration, as it presents opportunities for critical minerals development, clean power transmission, Indigenous project leadership, and a potential new conservation area the size of Greece.
Red Chris Mine Expansion
Proponent
Newmont Mining & Imperial Metals
Sector
Mining
Location
Northwest, BC
Status
Referred to the MPO for consideration
Description
This major expansion project will extend the lifespan of the mine by over a decade, increase Canada’s annual copper production by over 15%, employ about 1,500 workers during operations, with a peak of approximately 1,800 workers during construction, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by over 70% when operational. Working in close collaboration with the Tahltan Nation, it is an important step in reconciliation and further developing the potential of Northern British Columbia and will strengthen Canada’s role as a reliable supplier of copper and other resources essential for global manufacturing and clean energy technologies. This mine is part of the proposed Northwest Critical Conservation Corridor. This corridor is being moved to the MPO for consideration, as it presents opportunities for critical minerals development, clean power transmission, Indigenous project leadership, and a potential new conservation area the size of Greece.
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