# Canadian infrastructure and energy development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/canadian-infrastructure-and-energy-development > Updated: 2026-08-17T17:48:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Canada is advancing large-scale infrastructure and energy development initiatives to bolster economic security and sovereignty. Initial efforts focus on accelerating major projects through the Major Projects Office, targeting critical minerals, transportation, and Arctic infrastructure. There is also a strategic emphasis on the liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector, with potential expansions in British Columbia to meet rising international demand. This development has progressed to a major clean energy initiative in Labrador involving nearly C$70 billion in hydroelectric, wind, and transmission projects. Supported by up to C$10 billion in federal funding, the agreement between the federal government, Quebec, and Newfoundland and Labrador aims to create 14,000 MW of renewable capacity. This expansion includes upgrading the Churchill Falls complex, developing the Gull Island hydro project, and implementing wind power to support Canada’s National Electricity Strategy. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-17: Canada launches C$70 billion clean energy project in Labrador Canada is investing nearly C$70 billion in a massive clean energy project in Labrador, targeting 14 GW of new hydroelectric and wind capacity to power roughly 10 million homes. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canada-launches-c70-billion-clean-energy-project-in-labrador ### 2026-08-10: Canada accelerates infrastructure and energy development Canada is accelerating major infrastructure and energy projects, leveraging its geographic advantages in LNG and investing in critical minerals to bolster national economic security and trade capacity. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canada-accelerates-infrastructure-and-energy-development --- Cite as: Canadian infrastructure and energy development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/canadian-infrastructure-and-energy-development