Delivering for Calgary. Delivering for Canada.

In November of 2025, the Government of Alberta and Ottawa signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation on energy and electricity. The aim of the MoU is to have more predictable rules, faster approvals, and better, more effective investment into projects. For our constituency, the MoU is meant to unlock major project activity (pipelines, carbon capture, power grid expansion), while also pairing it with growth with clear and achievable climate targets (such as going net-zero by 2050 and a 75% methane reduction by 2035).

The MoU means more local jobs and investment in the energy sector and beyond, in addition to greater certainty for the energy-sector in general. Key takeaways include:

• Major projects + increased export capacity: A proposed new bitumen pipeline (1M barrels/day) and a possible additional Trans Mountain expansion (300k–400k barrels/day) — aimed at improving market access and investment confidence.

• Faster decisions: A commitment to streamline duplication and target a maximum 2-year approval timeline for major projects.

• Lower-emissions growth: 75% methane reduction by 2035 (vs 2014) and net-zero electricity by 2050, alongside support for Pathways CCUS (described as interdependent with the pipeline).

• Affordability & reliability focus: Plans to expand generation and build new transmission interties with B.C. and Saskatchewan, supporting reliability and powering growth like AI data centres.

• Economic participation: Emphasis on early Indigenous engagement and opportunities for ownership/partnership in major projects.

Since coming to office, our government has moved quickly to establish Canadian economic independence from the United States, strengthening partnerships with new and old partners around the world, we have worked to expand our reach and grow our exports, investments, and economic security. 

As of March 2026, Canada has secured 12 new major economic and strategic partnerships with:

• China
• The European Union
• Mexico
• Denmark
• The Philippines 
• Indonesia
• Sweden
• South Korea
• Germany
• Poland
• Finland
• Japan

For Calgary Confederation this means:

• More investment in the kinds of projects residents actually feel: core public infrastructure (such as water/wastewater, transit) plus other infrastructure and assets. 
• Ongoing, predictable support for local projects via the Canada Community-Building Fund, that provides a stable, predictable, and indexed source of funding to communities.

Canada is making major long-term investments to build and upgrade the infrastructure communities rely on. Investing in transportation networks, water and wastewater systems, and other core public assets that keep cities moving and growing. The scale is significant, with the Parliamentary Budget Officer estimating $159B in federal infrastructure spending between 2025–26 and 2029–30. Specifically, Budget 2025 projects $115.2B in planned federal infrastructure investments over the next five years.

For Calgary Confederation this means:

• More “everyday infrastructure” that residents feel: investments in core public infrastructure like water/wastewater, transit, and other essential systems that support a growing city.

• More predictable funding for local priorities: ongoing support through the Canada Community-Building Fund—a stable, indexed funding stream that helps communities plan and deliver projects year after year.

• Jobs and local economic activity: infrastructure spending supports construction and skilled-trades work in the near term, while improving long-term productivity and quality of life.

The Federal Government is investing in projects that make Canada Strong — projects that grow the economy, create high-paying jobs, and strengthen Canada’s resilience and sovereignty. The Major Projects Office (MPO) is a single federal front door for major projects, coordinating across departments and partnering with provinces and territories, Indigenous Peoples, and the private sector to reduce delays and keep projects competitive from development to operation.

The MPO focuses on solving problems early 

while upholding environmental standards and Indigenous rights. So far, the government has referred 11 projects and seven transformative strategies to the MPO, with more under review.

What the MPO does:

• Provides a single point of contact and leadership on major projects across the federal government.

• Helps fast-track decisions by addressing policy/regulatory challenges, coordinating departments, and reducing risk.

• Advises ministers on projects of national significance under the Building Canada Act (economic benefits, resilience/security, Indigenous interests, clean growth/climate goals, and likelihood of success).

• Works toward “one project, one review” and a goal of reducing approvals from five years to two, while meeting environmental and constitutional obligations.

• Helps attract private investment by improving certainty and leveraging financing tools like the Canada Infrastructure Bank and the Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program.

Since April 2025, Canada’s economy has continued to add jobs, with national employment rising from 20,969,000 in April 2025 to 21,121,000 in January 2026 — an increase of about 152,000 jobs (roughly +0.7%). Over the same period, U.S. civilian employment rose from 163,898,000 to 164,520,000 — an increase of about 622,000 jobs (roughly +0.4%).

What this looks like (seasonally adjusted employment):

• Canada: 20,969,000 (Apr 2025) → 21,121,000 (Jan 2026) | +152,000 (~+0.7%)

• United States: 163,898,000 (Apr 2025) → 164,520,000 (Jan 2026) | +622,000 (~+0.4%)

What this means for Calgary Confederation

• A stronger national job picture supports business confidence and hiring — including in Calgary’s major sectors like energy, services, construction, and tech.

• A faster growth rate can be a helpful indicator of economic resilience, especially during periods of global uncertainty.