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Calgary weighing most effective supports for businesses during major project disruptions
Timely communication and ensuring businesses are still accessible could be more effective supports during long periods of construction compared to relying on direct grants, a new report from city administration suggests.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/funding-businesses-major-projects-9.7123298?cmp=rss

CBC Canada Mar 6

Alberta, Ottawa agree on deal that would see province front its own major project reviews
Ottawa and Alberta have reached an agreement that will see the province take control of regulatory approvals for major projects, something they say will deliver those projects more expeditiously.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-ottawa-danielle-smith-mark-carney-project-assessment-9.7117659?cmp=rss

CBC Calgary Mar 6

Alberta, Ottawa agree on deal that would see province front its own major project reviews
Ottawa and Alberta have reached an agreement that will see the province take control of regulatory approvals for major projects, something they say will deliver those projects more expeditiously.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-ottawa-danielle-smith-mark-carney-project-assessment-9.7117659?cmp=rss

Global News National Mar 6

Ottawa, Alberta reach prospective agreement on major project assessments
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says in a news release the agreement is a meaningful step forward and should mean shovels hit the ground faster.
#Politics #AlbertaLegislature #majorprojects
https://globalnews.ca/news/11719437/ottawa-alberta-major-projects-agreement/

Global News Edmonton Mar 6

Ottawa, Alberta reach prospective agreement on major project assessments
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says in a news release the agreement is a meaningful step forward and should mean shovels hit the ground faster.
#Politics #AlbertaLegislature #majorprojects
https://globalnews.ca/news/11719437/ottawa-alberta-major-projects-agreement/

Windspeaker.com Mar 4

“…like a bobsled team. If you’ve got the good machinery, your blades are sharp, you got your whole team, you’ve got your captain and your co-captain driving it, speed can be achieved.”

#Indigenous #business #majorprojects #infrastructure #cdnpoli

https://www.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/moving-lightning-speed-major-projects-ok-if-nations-are-equipped-says

Moving at lightning speed on major projects is OK, if Nations are equipped, says business leader

While a prominent Indigenous business leader believes major project development in Canada is progressing at lightning-quick speed, he is doing his best to ease concern that it’s too quick and occurring at the expense of treaty rights.JP Gladu was a featured speaker at the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB) Central Business Forum held Feb. 26 in Toronto. He was on a panel titled “Major Projects in Practice: The Future of Indigenous Participation in Major Projects in Canada.”

Windspeaker.com

Ben Webb – Project Manager Feb 8

Most mega-events fail quietly — through drift, diluted accountability, and endless compromise.

The Super Bowl doesn’t.

One owner. One deadline. Ruthless clarity on who decides and what matters.

I break down how the world’s most visible project actually comes together — and what project leaders keep getting wrong elsewhere.

🔗 https://benwebb.au/2026/02/08/super-bowl-lx-how-the-worlds-most-visibile-project-comes-together/

#ProjectManagement #Leadership #MajorProjects #EventDelivery

Super Bowl LX: How the World’s most visibile Project Comes Together

It’s Super Bowl Sunday — February 8, 2026 — and the spotlight is on Levi’s Stadium home of the San Fransico 49ers in Santa Clara, California, where in just hours the Seattle Seahawks clash with the New England Patriots in what might be the most watched event on Earth this year – a big effort […]

BEN WEBB