Major Projects

We are a leader in Major Projects in Canada, including in the infrastructure, energy and energy transition, mining, power, marine and port, digital technology, transportation and defence sectors. In these areas, Blakes provides integrated legal advice across the full Major Project lifecycle — from concept, structuring, project permitting and environmental assessment to project finance, procurement, public‑private partnership (P3) structuring, construction and operations.

Our Major Projects teams advise on structuring, finance, regulatory, permitting and approvals, Indigenous engagement and benefit agreements, drafting and negotiating engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts, and managing project risk, insurance, insolvency and dispute resolution to protect project objectives and timelines.

With national capability across our leading offices in Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, Montréal and Ottawa, we combine regional sector specialization with infrastructure law, tax, real estate and regulatory expertise to secure financing, navigate processes and deliver practical, commercially focused outcomes for public and private proponents. Our clients value the Firm’s integrated approach to Major Projects, where national teams share expertise, resources and market intelligence to deliver seamless, client‑centered service.

Below are key sectors in which the Blakes team is advising on Major Projects that will define Canada’s future. For strategic legal support on nation‑building projects, contact our Major Projects team.

Infrastructure

Our team supports transit, roads, bridges, ports, public buildings, hospitals, municipal services and other projects from procurement and public‑private partnership structuring through construction and operations. We combine infrastructure law, permitting and environmental assessment expertise with construction contracts and project risk management to keep projects on time and on budget.

Energy & Energy Transition

Blakes provide end‑to‑end legal advice for oil, natural gas and resource projects in Canada, covering project finance, permitting, Indigenous engagement and construction contracts. Our teams work alongside clients to manage regulatory approvals, environmental assessments and dispute resolution, helping to protect value across the project lifecycle and broader value chain.

In parallel, we advise on renewable generation, transmission and storage projects, supporting project finance, P3s, procurement and grid interconnection approvals. We counsel clients on regulatory frameworks including Canadian Federal Major Projects Office processes, as well as commercial contracts to accelerate energy transition, decarbonization and clean power delivery.

Mining

We advise on mine development, permitting, land access and Indigenous engagement, and structure financing and offtake arrangements. Our services include environmental assessment, construction and EPC contracts, insurance and dispute resolution tailored to complex mining projects across Canada and internationally.

Digital Infrastructure

Blakes advises on the development, financing and procurement of digital infrastructure projects, including data centres and telecommunications networks. We handle project finance, procurement strategy, regulatory approvals and Canadian project permitting to help clients power digital transformation and deliver resilient, secure digital networks.

Defence & Strategic Projects

Blakes advises on procurement, project delivery and contract management for defence infrastructure and systems as well as defence-adjacent projects.

We act on procurement law, security‑sensitive permitting, supply chain risk and construction contracts working with clients to navigate complex government processes and manage legal and commercial risk across defence-related projects.

Procurement

Blakes’ Procurement group offers unmatched expertise in procurement law and dispute resolution. We advise public‑ and private‑sector clients on procurement issues across all levels of government, and our Procurement Litigation team handles disputes involving public contracts, private procurement processes, and judicial reviews of procurement decisions.