Supporting proponents

The Major Projects Office provides a single point of contact, and leadership, on major projects that are referred to us. This includes partnering with federal departments, provinces and territories, Indigenous Peoples, and private-sector participants to help move projects forward faster, more efficiently, and with greater clarity, and in alignment with Canada’s economic, environmental, and reconciliation goals.

How we can help

Through our office, major project proponents receive:

• Coordination with funding partners to help structure financing for major projects
• Coordinated support for their projects across all relevant federal departments and agencies
• Guidance on assessment, regulatory and permitting requirements and clear pathways towards federal decisions
• Guidance on establishing partnerships with Indigenous Peoples and engaging meaningfully with Indigenous rights-holders throughout the life of a project
• Strategic support to identify solutions to barriers for project development
• Project monitoring and oversight

Work with us

As a proponent of a new or existing major project, reach out if you are:

• planning or proposing a major nation-building project that will require multiple federal decisions
• unsure how to navigate the federal assessment, regulatory, permitting, or consultation processes
• seeking advice on how to engage early and meaningfully with Indigenous Peoples
• interested in having your project listed as being in the national interest under the Building Canada Act

The Major Projects Office will follow up with you if your project aligns with our mandate and could benefit from our support.

Contact us