Carney is expected to forward four projects — Mackenzie Valley Highway, which will connect Yellowknife and Inuvik, the Grays Bay Road, the Arctic Economic and Security Corridor and the Taltson Hydro Expansion Project — to the major projects office.
Carney announces $32B for northern defence and infrastructure projects
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March 12, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Carney is expected to forward four projects — Mackenzie Valley Highway, which will connect Yellowknife and Inuvik, the Grays Bay Road, the Arctic Economic and Security Corridor and the Taltson Hydro Expansion Project — to the major projects office.
It would involve a high-voltage line under North America's deepest lake and would help get Yellowknife off a rickety diesel plant.
What is the Taltson hydro project, and why did Mark Carney just fast-track it?
What is the Taltson hydro project, and why did Mark Carney just fast-track it?
What is the ambitious NWT hydro expansion Carney wants built?
When Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a laundry list of northern spending in Yellowknife earlier this month, he announced the federal government was backing the Taltson Hydro expansion, an ambitio...
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March 30, 2026 at 4:18 PM
It would involve a high-voltage line under North America's deepest lake and would help get Yellowknife off a rickety diesel plant.
What is the Taltson hydro project, and why did Mark Carney just fast-track it?
What is the Taltson hydro project, and why did Mark Carney just fast-track it?
PM Mark Carney is firing on all cylinders today.
Nation-building projects across Canada’s North are moving forward:
• Mackenzie Valley Highway
• Grays Bay Road and Port Project
• Taltson Hydro Expansion Project
• Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link
• Development in the Slave Geological Province
Nation-building projects across Canada’s North are moving forward:
• Mackenzie Valley Highway
• Grays Bay Road and Port Project
• Taltson Hydro Expansion Project
• Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link
• Development in the Slave Geological Province
March 12, 2026 at 10:40 PM
PM Mark Carney is firing on all cylinders today.
Nation-building projects across Canada’s North are moving forward:
• Mackenzie Valley Highway
• Grays Bay Road and Port Project
• Taltson Hydro Expansion Project
• Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link
• Development in the Slave Geological Province
Nation-building projects across Canada’s North are moving forward:
• Mackenzie Valley Highway
• Grays Bay Road and Port Project
• Taltson Hydro Expansion Project
• Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link
• Development in the Slave Geological Province
N.W.T. Indigenous groups take step toward ownership of major hydro project #Canada
8 Indigenous groups sign letter of intent over Taltson hydro expansion
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8 Indigenous groups sign letter of intent over Taltson hydro expansion
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N.W.T. Indigenous groups take step toward ownership of major hydro project | CBC News
Leaders from more than half a dozen Indigenous groups have signed onto a letter of intent to collaborate on a major hydroelectricity project in the N.W.T. It's a step toward potential Indigenous owner...
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April 20, 2026 at 2:30 PM
N.W.T. Indigenous groups take step toward ownership of major hydro project #Canada
8 Indigenous groups sign letter of intent over Taltson hydro expansion
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8 Indigenous groups sign letter of intent over Taltson hydro expansion
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Projects include expanding power generation at the Taltson Hydro station, constructing the Mackenzie Valley Highway and providing all-season road access to mining projects between Yellowknife and the Nunavut border.
N.W.T. leaders urge Ottawa to build the North with next major projects
Leaders from the N.W.T. are urging the federal government to keep the North in mind when evaluating the next batch of major projects.
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October 8, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Projects include expanding power generation at the Taltson Hydro station, constructing the Mackenzie Valley Highway and providing all-season road access to mining projects between Yellowknife and the Nunavut border.
N.W.T. premier appoints minister for 'major, nation-building' infrastructure projects
Finance minister now also responsible for strategic infrastructure, energy and supply chains #NorthwestTerritories #Canada
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Finance minister now also responsible for strategic infrastructure, energy and supply chains #NorthwestTerritories #Canada
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N.W.T. premier appoints minister for 'major, nation-building' infrastructure projects | CBC News
N.W.T. Premier R.J. Simpson says the new minister responsible for strategic infrastructure, energy and supply chains will focus on projects such as the Mackenzie Valley Highway and the Taltson hydroel...
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April 1, 2025 at 12:47 PM
N.W.T. premier appoints minister for 'major, nation-building' infrastructure projects
Finance minister now also responsible for strategic infrastructure, energy and supply chains #NorthwestTerritories #Canada
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Finance minister now also responsible for strategic infrastructure, energy and supply chains #NorthwestTerritories #Canada
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Corrosion issue may delay Taltson hydro’s return to service
The Northwest Territories Power Corporation says a “potentially serious corrosion issue” at the Taltson hydro plant may delay the unit’s return to service.
The Northwest Territories Power Corporation says a “potentially serious corrosion issue” at the Taltson hydro plant may delay the unit’s return to service.
Corrosion issue may delay Taltson hydro’s return to service
The Northwest Territories Power Corporation says a “potentially serious corrosion issue” at the Taltson hydro plant may delay the unit’s return to service.
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August 8, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Corrosion issue may delay Taltson hydro’s return to service
The Northwest Territories Power Corporation says a “potentially serious corrosion issue” at the Taltson hydro plant may delay the unit’s return to service.
The Northwest Territories Power Corporation says a “potentially serious corrosion issue” at the Taltson hydro plant may delay the unit’s return to service.
$115M and 23 months later, Taltson hydro returns to service
The Taltson hydro plant that powers South Slave communities is back in operation, nearly two years after an overhaul began that was expected to take six months.
The Taltson hydro plant that powers South Slave communities is back in operation, nearly two years after an overhaul began that was expected to take six months.
$115M and 23 months later, Taltson hydro returns to service
The Taltson hydro plant that powers South Slave communities is back in operation, nearly two years after an overhaul began that was expected to take six months.
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April 1, 2025 at 5:24 PM
$115M and 23 months later, Taltson hydro returns to service
The Taltson hydro plant that powers South Slave communities is back in operation, nearly two years after an overhaul began that was expected to take six months.
The Taltson hydro plant that powers South Slave communities is back in operation, nearly two years after an overhaul began that was expected to take six months.
The Taltson hydro plant – shut down since July – will remain so into 2026 as repairs are taking longer than planned, keeping South Slave communities on diesel.
South Slave stays on diesel as Taltson repair work continues
The Taltson hydro plant – shut down since July – will remain so into 2026 as repairs are taking longer than planned, keeping South Slave communities on diesel.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:57 PM
The Taltson hydro plant – shut down since July – will remain so into 2026 as repairs are taking longer than planned, keeping South Slave communities on diesel.
Mark Carney announced a huge new investment in the NWT, including money to build the Mackenzie Valley Highway, Taltson hydro expansion and Arctic Corridor.
Carney announces $35 billion in Arctic defence spending
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a historic $35 billion in Arctic defence and infrastructure spending in the Northwest Territories and across the North.
cabinradio.ca
March 12, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Mark Carney announced a huge new investment in the NWT, including money to build the Mackenzie Valley Highway, Taltson hydro expansion and Arctic Corridor.
Hydro is back at Taltson - clean power is again the backbone for South Slave communities instead of diesel.
If you care about where your power comes from, start here: pnwt.ca/taltson
#PoweringNWT #hydro #renewables
If you care about where your power comes from, start here: pnwt.ca/taltson
#PoweringNWT #hydro #renewables
Reliable hydro power, strengthened for the North — Powering the North.
Inside the complex work that returned Taltson to service and positioned the system for the future
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March 14, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Hydro is back at Taltson - clean power is again the backbone for South Slave communities instead of diesel.
If you care about where your power comes from, start here: pnwt.ca/taltson
#PoweringNWT #hydro #renewables
If you care about where your power comes from, start here: pnwt.ca/taltson
#PoweringNWT #hydro #renewables
#N.W.T. officials provide update on major infrastructure projects, and some rising costs
Taltson hydro expansion project now expected to cost more than $2B, minister says
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Taltson hydro expansion project now expected to cost more than $2B, minister says
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N.W.T. officials provide update on major infrastructure projects, and some rising costs | CBC News
The Northwest Territories government says construction on two of its biggest infrastructure projects could start by 2028, and that one of those projects is going to cost more than $2 billion.
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June 11, 2025 at 12:21 PM
#N.W.T. officials provide update on major infrastructure projects, and some rising costs
Taltson hydro expansion project now expected to cost more than $2B, minister says
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Taltson hydro expansion project now expected to cost more than $2B, minister says
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With $25 million in new federal cash to get the project "shovel ready," the GNWT said it tentatively hopes to complete the Taltson hydro expansion by 2033.
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GNWT sets tentative Taltson expansion date with new funding
With $25 million in new federal cash to get the project “shovel ready,” the GNWT said it tentatively hopes to complete the Taltson hydro expansion by 2033.
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November 13, 2024 at 10:06 PM
With $25 million in new federal cash to get the project "shovel ready," the GNWT said it tentatively hopes to complete the Taltson hydro expansion by 2033.
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After a years-long overhaul and unexpected repairs that jointly cost $155 million, and as diesel costs soar, the South Slave's Taltson hydro is back in service.
Taltson hydro plant back online once more after corrosion repair
After a years-long overhaul and unexpected repairs that jointly cost $155 million, and as diesel costs soar, the South Slave's Taltson hydro is back in service.
cabinradio.ca
March 14, 2026 at 2:47 PM
After a years-long overhaul and unexpected repairs that jointly cost $155 million, and as diesel costs soar, the South Slave's Taltson hydro is back in service.
NWT Liberal MP Rebecca Alty says her party's budget can help meaningfully advance major projects like the Mackenzie Valley Highway and Taltson hydro expansion.
NWT’s MP focuses on budget’s commitment to major projects
NWT Liberal MP Rebecca Alty says her party's budget can help meaningfully advance major projects like the Mackenzie Valley Highway and Taltson hydro expansion.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:53 PM
NWT Liberal MP Rebecca Alty says her party's budget can help meaningfully advance major projects like the Mackenzie Valley Highway and Taltson hydro expansion.
The Deninu Kųę́ First Nation halted its support for the Taltson hydro expansion and Arctic Corridor. Here's why, and how other groups involved are responding.
Deninu Kųę́ First Nation formally pulls support for two major projects
The Deninu Kųę́ First Nation halted its support for the Taltson hydro expansion and Arctic Corridor. Here's why, and how other groups involved are responding.
cabinradio.ca
September 10, 2026 at 1:17 PM
The Deninu Kųę́ First Nation halted its support for the Taltson hydro expansion and Arctic Corridor. Here's why, and how other groups involved are responding.
We're almost there. The Taltson upgrade is one of NTPC's largest projects, focused on a single goal: securing long-term, clean hydro power for South Slave communities for future generations.
TALTSON TO RETURN TO SERVICE BY END OF MARCH. Learn more: pnwt.ca/taltson-mar26
#PoweringtheNorth #Hydro
TALTSON TO RETURN TO SERVICE BY END OF MARCH. Learn more: pnwt.ca/taltson-mar26
#PoweringtheNorth #Hydro
January 29, 2026 at 6:25 PM
We're almost there. The Taltson upgrade is one of NTPC's largest projects, focused on a single goal: securing long-term, clean hydro power for South Slave communities for future generations.
TALTSON TO RETURN TO SERVICE BY END OF MARCH. Learn more: pnwt.ca/taltson-mar26
#PoweringtheNorth #Hydro
TALTSON TO RETURN TO SERVICE BY END OF MARCH. Learn more: pnwt.ca/taltson-mar26
#PoweringtheNorth #Hydro
Today's top stories: Taltson hydro plant routine inspection uncovers potentially serious corrosion issues, funerals for Al Jazeera journalists held today after Gaza attack, NWT's first victory at the #2025CanadaGames and more.
August 11, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Today's top stories: Taltson hydro plant routine inspection uncovers potentially serious corrosion issues, funerals for Al Jazeera journalists held today after Gaza attack, NWT's first victory at the #2025CanadaGames and more.
Multiple South Slave outages planned as Taltson testing begins
The NWT Power Corporation is planning brief power outages in the South Slave as it tests the Taltson hydro facility following refurbishment work.
The NWT Power Corporation is planning brief power outages in the South Slave as it tests the Taltson hydro facility following refurbishment work.
Multiple South Slave outages planned as Taltson testing begins
The NWT Power Corporation is planning brief power outages in the South Slave as it tests the Taltson hydro facility following refurbishment work.
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January 13, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Multiple South Slave outages planned as Taltson testing begins
The NWT Power Corporation is planning brief power outages in the South Slave as it tests the Taltson hydro facility following refurbishment work.
The NWT Power Corporation is planning brief power outages in the South Slave as it tests the Taltson hydro facility following refurbishment work.
The proposed Taltson hydro expansion should head to regulatory approval by March 2027 and could be completed as early as 2034, the GNWT said.
A quick guide to the Taltson hydro expansion
The Taltson hydro expansion is one of the NWT's three major projects. What would it do, what stage is it at, and what happens next? Here's a breakdown.
cabinradio.ca
September 15, 2026 at 11:59 AM
The proposed Taltson hydro expansion should head to regulatory approval by March 2027 and could be completed as early as 2034, the GNWT said.
The NWT Power Corporation says its beleaguered Taltson hydro plant will remain out of action until at least early December because of a corrosion problem.
Taltson will stay offline till at least December over $15M repairs
The NWT Power Corporation says its beleaguered Taltson hydro plant will remain out of action until at least early December because of a corrosion problem.
cabinradio.ca
September 25, 2025 at 11:15 PM
The NWT Power Corporation says its beleaguered Taltson hydro plant will remain out of action until at least early December because of a corrosion problem.
Click on the Clean Electricity link in the news release.
Iqualuit Nukkiksautiit Hdyro Project.
North Coast Transmission Line.
Taltson Hydro Expansion.
Iqualuit Nukkiksautiit Hdyro Project.
North Coast Transmission Line.
Taltson Hydro Expansion.
June 30, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Click on the Clean Electricity link in the news release.
Iqualuit Nukkiksautiit Hdyro Project.
North Coast Transmission Line.
Taltson Hydro Expansion.
Iqualuit Nukkiksautiit Hdyro Project.
North Coast Transmission Line.
Taltson Hydro Expansion.
L’agrandissement de la centrale hydroélectrique Taltson pour remplacer le diesel pour l’électricité pour 11 communautés me semble aussi intéressant.
March 12, 2026 at 11:09 PM
L’agrandissement de la centrale hydroélectrique Taltson pour remplacer le diesel pour l’électricité pour 11 communautés me semble aussi intéressant.