Latest news on the One Canadian Economy Act

Stay informed with the latest Government of Canada news and announcements about the One Canadian Economy Act. Explore news releases, backgrounders, and statements from the Prime Minister and Ministers to learn more about key developments and initiatives.

August 28, 2026

• Canada takes next step in potential listing of Mackenzie Valley Highway and Roberts Bank Terminal 2 projects under Building Canada Act

August 17, 2026

• Prime Minister Carney announces the largest clean energy investment in North American history

July 16, 2026

• Canada to diversify trade and double exports through the Port of Vancouver Gateway Strategy

July 2, 2026

• Canada and Alberta advance west coast pipeline project proposal and Pathways Project Carbon Capture Initiative – to build a stronger, more resilient Canadian economy

July 2, 2026

• Canada and British Columbia strike new cooperative prosperity partnership to build a stronger, more sustainable economy

June 24, 2026

• Canada Initiates Process to List Major Projects under the Building Canada Act

June 4, 2026

• Engagement period extended on proposed reforms to strengthen one Canadian economy

May 27, 2026

• Canada secures first European LNG deal

May 20, 2026

• Canada invests in Arctic infrastructure to bring critical minerals to market and strengthen Northern communities

May 19, 2026

• Prime Minister Carney breaks ground on Nouveau Monde Graphite’s Matawinie Mine in Québec – the largest graphite mine in the G7

May 14, 2026

• Prime Minister Carney announces forthcoming National Electricity Strategy
• Enhanced Investment Co-operation Advances Efforts Around LNG Canada’s Proposed Phase 2 Expansion

May 8, 2026

• Canada’s new government to simplify and accelerate Canada’s regulatory process

April 9, 2026

• Prime Minister Carney breaks ground on the Contrecœur terminal expansion at the Port of Montréal

March 12, 2026

• Prime Minister Carney announces ambitious new plan to defend, build, and transform the North
• Backgrounder: Prime Minister Carney announces ambitious new plan to defend, build, and transform the North

November 17, 2025

• Government of Canada removes barriers to interprovincial trade and labour mobility

November 13, 2025

• Prime Minister Carney announces second tranche of nation-building projects referred to the Major Projects Office
• Nouveau Monde Graphite’s Matawinie Mine referred to the Major Projects Office

October 23, 2025

• Prime Minister Carney announces major new investment to power Canada’s clean-energy future

September 20, 2025

• Government of Canada and Nova Scotia Set Direction for Offshore Wind Future

September 11, 2025

• Government of Canada refers Contrecoeur Container Terminal project to Major Projects Office
• Prime Minister Carney announces first projects to be reviewed by the new Major Projects Office
• Backgrounder: Major Projects Office of Canada: Initial Projects under Consideration

September 10, 2025

• Prime Minister Carney announces Indigenous Advisory Council membership for the new Major Projects Office

August 29, 2025

• Prime Minister Carney launches new Major Projects Office to fast-track nation-building projects

August 7, 2025

• Government of Canada launches consultation on the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act

July 17, 2025

• Prime Minister Carney engages First Nations Rights Holders on the Building Canada Act

June 26, 2025

• Legislation to build One Canadian Economy receives Royal Assent

June 20, 2025

• House of Commons passes One Canadian Economy Act

June 6, 2025

• Government of Canada introduces legislation to build One Canadian Economy