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All units now in service at renewable energy megaproject in Canada

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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WINNIPEG, MB, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The last of seven units have been placed in service at the Keeyask Generation Project, Canada's newest hydroelectric power station. This is a major milestone for the project and the Bechtel-led team with Barnard Construction Company and EllisDon. Located in Manitoba, Canada, the project is a critical component to supply 4,400 gigawatt hours each year of clean, safe, and reliable energy, enough electricity to power approximately 400,000 homes. 

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  • WINNIPEG, MB, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The last of seven units have been placed in service at the Keeyask Generation Project, Canada's newest hydroelectric power station.
  • Located in Manitoba, Canada, the project is a critical component to supply 4,400 gigawatt hours each year of clean, safe, and reliable energy, enough electricity to power approximately 400,000 homes.
  • "Keeyask has created jobs and opportunities for thousands of people since construction began in 2014," said Dave Bowen, Manitoba Hydro's director of Project Management.
  • "As the fourth largest generation station in Manitoba, it will supply reliable, renewable power to our customers' homes and businesses for decades to come, virtually carbon free."

Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations meets virtually with First Nations leadership and partners in Manitoba

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Thursday, January 20, 2022
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Also, the Minister met with the Keewatin Tribal Council for a conversation on topics such as self-determination, COVID-19, housing and economic development opportunities.

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  • Also, the Minister met with the Keewatin Tribal Council for a conversation on topics such as self-determination, COVID-19, housing and economic development opportunities.
  • The Minister then met with Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Grand Chief Garrison Settee on issues most relevant to northern Manitoba First Nations.
  • The Minister then met with leadership of Fox Lake Cree Nation on the First Nation's Recognition of Indigenous Rights and Self-Determination discussion table and their Treaty Land Entitlement Claim.
  • Lastly, Minister Miller met with the Treaty Land Entitlement Committee, along with representatives of Entitlement First Nations signatory to the Treaty Land Entitlement Framework Agreement.