On September 11, 2025, Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) issued the following statement.
Today, Prime Minister Carney announced the first five projects that his government would be referring to the Major Projects Office (MPO) for accelerated development. The Prime Minister announced that the five projects would be:
- LNG Canada Phase 2, Kitimat, British Columbia
- Darlington New Nuclear Project, Bowmanville, Ontario
- Contrecœur Terminal Container Project, Contrecœur, Quebec
- McIlvenna Bay Foran Copper Mine Project, East-Central Saskatchewan;
- Red Chris Mine expansion, Northwest British Columbia.
AED has consistently advocated for the Government of Canada to make a clear commitment to investing in large-scale infrastructure development. The announcement of these projects is a positive first step in expanding critical infrastructure to support trade, energy, and critical mineral development that will support the Canadian economy and Canadian workers.
AED’s President & CEO Brian McGuire applauded the announcement by Prime Minister Carney, highlighting that these projects will help support key industries and expand much-needed infrastructure capacity.
“Today’s announcement by Prime Minister Carney is an excellent first step in supporting project development and getting shovels in the ground faster across Canada,” McGuire said. “These projects will attract billions in investments, generate thousands of jobs, and help make the Canadian economy more prosperous and competitive by expanding Canada’s trade, energy, and mineral extraction capacities. While reducing project timelines is excellent, AED will continue to advocate for investments that ensure projects not only start but reach completion.”
AED will continue to advocate for the Government of Canada to invest in building new infrastructure across the country that expands Canada’s energy, trade, transport, housing, agriculture, and critical mineral capacity.
