Dawn Farrell
Dawn Farrell is the CEO of TransAlta Corporation and has praised Greg Abel for his remarkable work ethic and efficiency, emphasizing his ability to manage complex energy operations while maintaining a deep understanding of industry dynamics.
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Dawn Farrell was named to lead Ottawa’s new Major Projects Office.
Ottawa shuffles senior public service ranks
Canada· 2026-03-04
Dawn Farrell is the CEO of the Major Projects Office, which is involved in regulatory and financial coordination.
Meet Tim Hodgson, the unconventional Energy Minister with a Bay Street eye for dealsCanada· 2025-12-20
Dawn Farrell – the former TransAlta CEO, who brings private-sector discipline – promises revolutionary change.
Can ambition triumph over stagnation in Carney’s Ottawa?Canada· 2025-12-15
Former TransAlta Corp. chief executive officer Dawn Farrell was hired as the office’s CEO earlier this year.
Conservatives criticize Major Projects Office’s approach to private-sector recruitmentCanada· 2025-12-12
Dawn Farrell is the CEO of the Major Projects Office and has been hiring senior-ranking staff.
Major Projects Office rankles Bay Street with recruitment, compensation demands for junior staffCanada· 2025-12-11Dawn Farrell is the head of the federal Major Projects Office who participated in a major projects announcement.
As pipeline politics begin anew, Ottawa must fast-track the courtsCanada· 2025-11-24
The Calgary-based office is led by veteran energy executive Dawn Farrell.
Major Projects Office to take on new proposals at more gradual pace, minister saysCanada· 2025-11-14
Dawn Farrell, head of Ottawa's Major Projects Office, speaks at an event announcing the office's first five infrastructure projects in Edmonton.
Carney’s Major Projects Office turns to banking, energy executives to fill its growing rosterCanada· 2025-11-14
Dawn Farrell is the former Trans Mountain Corp. chief executive in Calgary.
Alberta’s Danielle Smith says agreement with Ottawa expected to be signed in coming daysCanada· 2025-11-14Dawn Farrell is the CEO of the Major Projects Office appointed by Prime Minister Mark Carney.
What to know about Carney’s ‘nation-building’ major projects announced so farCanada· 2025-11-14
Run by former TransMountain CEO Dawn Farrell, the office was set up under the Building Canada Act.
Carney’s latest major projects include LNG terminal expansion, nickel mineCanada· 2025-11-13
The Major Projects Office – led by former Trans Mountain CEO Dawn Farrell – can recommend projects for that designation.
Carney to add mining and energy projects to fast-track list, sources sayCanada· 2025-11-12
Dawn Farrell’s Major Projects Office is noted as a significant position in Calgary.
Prince Rupert awaits its turn in Carney’s economic spotlightCanada· 2025-11-11
Dawn Farrell is leading Ottawa’s effort to fast-track projects.
Next round of major projects to be named Thursday, Carney saysCanada· 2025-11-10
Dawn Farrell is leading Ottawa’s effort to fast-track projects as the first chief executive officer of the MPO.
Decoding the Major Projects Office, the centrepiece of Carney’s nation-building plansCanada· 2025-11-08
Dawn Farrell is leading Ottawa’s effort to fast-track nuclear projects.
Ottawa, Ontario pledge combined $3-billion for new nuclear reactorsCanada· 2025-10-23
Dawn Farrell is the head of the new federal Major Projects Office tasked with developing a sovereign cloud.
Canada wants to detangle its data from U.S. tech giants. Can it be done?Canada· 2025-10-17
Dawn Farrell now leads the new Major Projects Office.
Budget will include automatic tax filing for low-income Canadians, Carney saysCanada· 2025-10-10
Dawn Farrell is the head of Canada’s new Major Projects Office.
Head of Major Projects Office sidesteps awkward questions in first committee appearanceCanada· 2025-10-10
Dawn Farrell is leading Ottawa’s effort to fast-track projects.
Swiss asset manager Partners Group to open Montreal office, building on Quebec tiesCanada· 2025-10-08
The office is led by former Trans Mountain chief executive Dawn Farrell, who headed up the corporation when the controversial pipeline system expansion came online.
Alberta plans to backstop pitch for new oil pipelineCanada· 2025-10-01Dawn Farrell is leading Ottawa’s effort to fast-track projects.
An overdue chance to make room for economic reconciliationCanada· 2025-09-30
Dawn Farrell is leading Canada’s new Major Projects Office and will play a critical role in getting infrastructure deals done quickly.
Who’s behind Canada’s nation-building projects?Canada· 2025-09-27
Dawn Farrell is leading Ottawa’s effort to fast-track projects.
Shell CEO says Canada is in a strong position to take advantage of LNG marketCanada· 2025-09-27
Dawn Farrell is leading Ottawa’s effort to fast-track projects.
Institutional investors want to help Ottawa fund major projects – but there are limitsCanada· 2025-09-26
Dawn Farrell is leading Ottawa’s effort to fast-track projects as the head of the new federal government Major Projects Office.
Dawn Farrell is leading Ottawa’s effort to fast-track projects. Will she do more than clear road blocks?Canada· 2025-09-20
Dawn Farrell is the veteran energy executive leading the new Major Projects Office in Calgary.
What to know as Parliament returns Monday, from Carney's major projects bill to U.S. trade talks and Poilievre's returnCanada· 2025-09-12
The process will be overseen by a new Calgary-based Major Projects Office, led by veteran energy executive Dawn Farrell.
Kitimat LNG expansion among first five major projects to be identified for fast-tracking, sources sayCanada· 2025-09-11Dawn Farrell is the long-time energy executive leading the Major Projects Office.
Ottawa taps major-projects critic to Indigenous Advisory CouncilCanada· 2025-09-11
Dawn Farrell is the leader of the new Major Projects Office overseeing infrastructure projects.
Internal government list of 32 potential infrastructure projects includes new oil pipelineCanada· 2025-09-05