Today’s nation-building projects announcement shows that the government is ready to move forward at the speed needed to grow our economy
Ottawa, September 11, 2025—The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) welcomes the first tranche of projects being advanced to the new Major Projects Office (MPO), as announced today by Prime Minister Carney.
“Our organization sees today’s announcement as the federal government following through on its promise to move at the speed economic growth requires,” said Vittoria Bellissimo, CanREA’s President and CEO.
This first set of projects to be reviewed by the MPO will set a template for accelerating permitting while maintaining stringent environmental and community impact standards.
“We welcome the federal government’s commitment to accelerating approvals for future electricity projects. We would like to see this leadership embraced across the whole government, ensuring that essential clean energy infrastructure advances with greater speed, less friction and maximum impact,” said Bellissimo.
CanREA is particularly pleased to see Wind West Atlantic Energy on the list of projects that the federal government would like to see progress.
“Projects like Wind West that further integrate Canada’s electricity grids and promote regional planning will encourage growth and decarbonization,” said Fernando Melo, CanREA’s Senior Director of Federal Policy and Public Affairs. “This will allow more Canadian homes and businesses to be powered by renewable energy, lowering costs and increasing the reliability of our electricity systems.”
For CanREA and its members, the government’s commitment to accelerate permitting and learn from the MPO’s process, so that all federal permitting moves faster, is a signal that Canada is a safe harbour for clean energy investment and is an economy poised for growth.
Ensuring this happens will require more than announcing the names of projects receiving an accelerated review and permitting process. An influx of fresh capital is needed, and Indigenous communities must have a seat at the table. This is why CanREA is pleased to see the federal government announce an Indigenous Advisory Council for the MPO, with members bringing deep experience and expertise.
CanREA is ready to support the Council and the whole of the MPO as they contemplate key electricity policies and projects. Prime Minister Carney has shown leadership today, and CanREA now urges him and his government to maintain their momentum by quickly introducing the enabling legislation for the Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit (ITC). This ITC will accelerate projects and further break down the barriers to capital faced by Indigenous communities and companies.
“We know that growing Canada’s economy and building major projects requires more renewable electricity and energy storage, which are built better and faster with Indigenous equity ownership,” said Melo. “CanREA hopes to see the federal government bridge these gaps in the forthcoming climate competitiveness strategy and Budget 2025.”
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“Our organization sees today’s announcement as the federal government following through on its promise to move at the speed economic growth requires. We welcome the federal government’s commitment to accelerating approvals for future electricity projects. We would like to see this leadership embraced across the whole government, ensuring that essential clean energy infrastructure advances with greater speed, less friction and maximum impact.”
—Vittoria Bellissimo, President and CEO, Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA)
“Projects like Wind West that further integrate Canada’s electricity grids and promote regional planning will encourage growth and decarbonization. This will allow more Canadian homes and businesses to be powered by renewable energy, lowering costs and increasing the reliability of our electricity systems. We know that growing Canada’s economy and building major projects requires more renewable electricity and energy storage, which are built better and faster with Indigenous equity ownership. CanREA hopes to see the federal government bridge these gaps in the forthcoming climate competitiveness strategy and Budget 2025.”
—Fernando Melo, Senior Director of Federal Policy and Public Affairs, Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA)
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The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) is the voice for wind energy, solar energy and energy storage solutions that will power Canada’s energy future. We work to create the conditions for a modern energy system through stakeholder advocacy and public engagement. Our diverse members are uniquely positioned to deliver clean, low-cost, reliable, flexible and scalable solutions for Canada’s energy needs. For more information on how Canada can use wind energy, solar energy and energy storage to help achieve its net-zero commitments, consult “Powering Canada’s Journey to Net-Zero: CanREA’s 2050 Vision.” Follow us on Bluesky and LinkedIn here. Learn more at renewablesassociation.ca.