Estimated costs for the first phase of the Melford project top US$350-million, meaning federal money could make up a significant portion of the financing
After years of planning and a large influx of federal dollars, a consultant is now conducting an engineering study on the project's two proposed designs.
OTTAWA - Canada's merchandise trade surplus grew to $5.3 billion in May, the largest trade surplus since August 2008, helped by higher energy prices and a dip in imports.