Deerfoot and Barlow Solar

Our government is committed to building greener, more resilient communities through our infrastructure investments. The Canada Infrastructure Bank’s investment will help deliver one of the largest urban solar projects in Western Canada, and will provide Canadians with sustainable energy alternatives for generations to come.

The Government of Canada is pleased to work with industry and Indigenous partners to deploy clean, reliable, and affordable power across Canada. These announcements, with the Chiniki and Goodstoney First Nations, are a great example of Indigenous-led clean energy leadership, helping to deploy 175,000 new solar panels. The Canada Infrastructure Bank is continuing to help deploy good, job-creating energy projects across the country.

Calgary’s economy is on the cutting edge of all things energy. I am pleased that our Government is making strategic investments in solar to support the hard-working Calgarians who power Canada.

Investments in sustainable energy projects are vital to achieving our goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. This $78.8 million investment will play an important role as we continue working with our partners to foster green and resilient communities, while building a more sustainable future.

These projects set a precedent for Indigenous participation in renewable energy projects in Canada. Through collaboration with the Canada Infrastructure Bank and our partners at ATCO, we have an exciting opportunity to not only support energy transition but generate economic growth for our First Nations communities.

With our equal partnership with ATCO and support from the Canada Infrastructure Bank, we are fostering economic advancement for our First Nations communities for generations to come. Indigenous involvement in infrastructure projects such as Deerfoot and Barlow underscores the pivotal contribution of our voices in shaping an equitable and sustainable future.

For decades ATCO has partnered with Indigenous communities to create truly equitable partnerships and today we are thrilled to officially welcome Chiniki and Goodstoney First Nations as majority partners in this important clean energy infrastructure. This is another example of how we’re enabling prosperity and a brighter future in the communities we serve.

We appreciate the trust the Nations put in Axxcelus to act as the exclusive advisor on this important opportunity. This complex transaction represents the best possible example of collaboration between industry, government, and the Nations to produce vital progress toward economic self-determination for these Communities.