The Progressive Conservatives say the new lines would supply more clean energy to the region and further support economic growth there.

The engineering firm will provide safety expertise and advisory services for TC Energy’s 1,000 MW pumped storage facility in Meaford.

In a report tabled on May 3, the House of Commons Transportation Committee called on the government to cancel the Bank altogether. The report concluded that the Bank has failed in its mandate.

The company, which is a subsidiary of Bird Construction, will responsible for railway track, signal, and station works related to the project.

The agreement between the utility and Gwayakocchigewin Limited Partnership sees nine First Nations communities given the opportunity to invest in a 50-percent stake in the Waasigan Transmission Line project.