Updates
Upcoming Public Information Centres for Phase 1 Draft Environmental Assessment Report
Notice of Submission: Draft Environmental Assessment Report for Phase 1 - New Transmission Line to Pickle Lake Project
Wataynikaneyap has prepared a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) Report for the Phase 1 New Transmission Line to Pickle Lake Project.
Margaret Kenequanash Appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Wataynikaneyap Power
The Board of Directors of Wataynikaneyap Power are pleased to announce the appointment of Margaret Kenequanash to the position of Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) for Wataynikaneyap Power, effective August 15, 2017.
Environmental Assessment Update April 2017 - Phase 2: Connecting 17 Remote First Nation Communities
FortisOntario Inc. Completes Transaction to Increase its Investment in Wataynikaneyap Power Transmission Project
Wataynikaneyap Power LP is pleased to announce that FortisOntario Inc. (“FortisOntario”) through its parent company Fortis Inc. has completed the transaction to increase its share in the ownership of the transmission partnership by acquiring the interest of Renewable Energy Systems Canada Inc. (RES).
Notice of Application to the Ontario Energy Board to Establish a Deferral Account to Record Development Costs
Wataynikaneyap Power LP has applied to the Ontario Energy Board for approval to establish a deferral account to record costs incurred in relation to the development of the Wataynikaneyap Transmission Project.
Notice of Commencement for the Phase 2: Connecting 17 Remote First Nations Environmental Assessment
Wataynikaneyap Power L.P. (Wataynikaneyap) is conducting an Environmental Assessment (EA) under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act and Section 67 of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act.
Pikangikum First Nation and Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation Partner With Wataynikaneyap Power in Historic First Nations-Led Transmission Project
Less than a week after the Ontario Government's decision to prioritize and designate Wataynikaneyap Power to connect remote First Nation communities that currently rely on diesel power to the province's electricity grid, another historic milestone has been reached.
Ontario Government Takes Historic Step and Designates Wataynikaneyap Power to Undertake Unprecedented Transmission Project
The Ontario Government took a significant step forward today in its plan to connect remote First Nations communities to the electricity grid by designating Wataynikaneyap Power as the transmission company to complete the project.
Wataynikaneyap Initiating Environmental Assessment on Phase 2: Connecting 16 Remote First Nation Communities
Wataynikaneyap Power L.P. is a licensed transmission company owned by 20 First Nation communities in partnership with FortisOntario and RES Canada (Fortis-RES).
Ontario Recognizes Unprecedented Partnership Between Wataynikaneyap Power, FortisOntario, and RES Canada
Wataynikaneyap Power Signs Partnership Agreement with FortisOntario and RES Canada
Wataynikaneyap Power achieved a new milestone today by signing a Partnership Agreement with FortisOntario Inc., and Renewable Energy Systems Canada Inc. (“Fortis-RES Partnership”) to expand grid connection to sixteen (16) remote First Nation communities in Northwestern Ontario.
Wataynikaneyap Power Applauds Provincial Commitment to Support Remote First Nations Communities
Wataynikaneyap Power applauds a commitment made today by provincial and territorial premiers to support remote First Nations communities in addressing their energy-related challenges.
Study Demonstrates Significant Socioeconomic Benefits from the Wataynikaneyap Power Project
Wataynikaneyap Power engaged PwC, in association with HDR, to estimate the socioeconomic benefits of building grid connection to 16 remote First Nations communities.