John Tenpenny

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Canada’s future depends on accelerating national priority projects

1 week ago | renewcanada.net | John Tenpenny

By Mark W.S. Bain, Andrew Bernstein, Peter Danner, Valerie Helbronner, and Dennis E. MahonyTurning to national priority projects in times of volatility is an age-old concept, which Canadians know well. In 1866, the U.S. backed out of the 1854 Reciprocity Treaty (an early form of free trade agreement) and reinstated tariffs against the then-British colonies.
TramCité announcemes the qualified consortia for two major contracts

2 weeks ago | renewcanada.net | John Tenpenny

The TramCité project, a new 19-kilometre tramway system in Québec City, reached a milestone with the unveiling of the qualified consortia for two major contracts as part of the Requests for Expressions of Interest (RFOI) led by CDPQ Infra. RFOIs, an important step in a rigorous procurement process, qualify consortia before collecting their proposals by outlining the required skills, qualifications and experience.
CIB loans $97 million towards new energy project in Nova Scotia

3 weeks ago | renewcanada.net | John Tenpenny

The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and Elemental Energy have reached financial close on a $97 million loan to support a new wind energy project, Wedgeport Wind, located in the Municipal District of Argyle, Nova Scotia. The project includes construction and installation of 12 Nordex seven-megawatt wind turbines with the capacity to generate up to 84 megawatts of renewable energy.
The challenges of building the next generation of healthcare facilities

2 months ago | renewcanada.net | John Tenpenny

With the demand for more hospitals and at an all-time high, new healthcare facilities now combine state-of-the art hospital design with the latest virtual care technology to fundamentally re-engineer how care is delivered across a health ecosystem. During a recent webinar hosted by ReNew Canada—with support from PCL Construction—a panel of experts involved in the healthcare infrastructure sector discussed the next generation of Canadian hospitals, from design to construction.
The 2025-2035 Québec Infrastructure Plan to invest $164 billion

Mar 27, 2025 | renewcanada.net | John Tenpenny

The 2025–2035 Québec Infrastructure Plan (QIP) totals $164 billion in investments over the next decade, a 7.2 per cent increase in relation to the preceding year, offering a clear response to the need to support the Québec economy, and a 63 per cent increase in relation to 2018. The investments will lead to quality construction to serve Quebecers.
The challenge of building infrastructure

Feb 26, 2025 | renewcanada.net | John Tenpenny

We are in the midst of what is known as an election super cycle. Provincial elections in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia were held this past Fall, and on the horizon are a potential early election call in Ontario, and an expected federal election in the Fall of 2025.
North Shore Mi’kmaq Tribal Council signs MoU with Westinghouse for SMR

Jan 20, 2025 | renewcanada.net | John Tenpenny

Westinghouse Electric Company and the North Shore Mi’kmaq Tribal Council (NSMTC) announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote the selection and deployment of Westinghouse technology for nuclear new build projects in New Brunswick. Under the agreement, the initial focus will be on exploring possibilities for the AP300 small modular reactor (SMR) for both grid power and dedicated industrial purposes.
Ontario to explore opportunities for new nuclear energy generation in Port Hope

Jan 16, 2025 | renewcanada.net | John Tenpenny

The Government of Ontario announced it has asked Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to explore opportunities for new nuclear energy generation at their Wesleyville site, following expressions of interest from the Municipality of Port Hope and the Williams Treaties First Nations (WTFNs). OPG will work with local communities to determine support as the province seeks to expand generation to meet the rising demand for electricity.
Construction of new hospital in Terrace, B.C. completed ahead of schedule

Nov 28, 2024 | renewcanada.net | John Tenpenny

The Government of British Columbia announced that people in Terrace and surrounding areas have access to the new state-of-the-art Ksyen Regional Hospital (formerly Mills Memorial Hospital), which is now open. “People in Terrace had been asking for an upgraded health-care facility for years, and our government recognized the need and took action to make sure it happened,” said Josie Osborne, Minister of Health.
New CEO leading the charge to expand Ontario’s electricity system

Nov 19, 2024 | renewcanada.net | John Tenpenny

With the retirement of Mike Rencheck, Bruce Power announced the promotion of Eric Chassard to the position of president and CEO effective July 1, 2024. Chassard joined Bruce Power in 2019 as the executive vice president of Projects and Engineering.