Canada’s 2025 federal budget has set the stage for the most ambitious construction expansion in decades. With $13 billion backing the new Build Canada Homes initiative and a Major Projects Office designed to fast-track nation-building infrastructure, the construction industry is preparing for unprecedented growth.
A New Era of Construction
The scale of Canada’s infrastructure vision is remarkable. The government aims to double national housing construction capacity while streamlining approval processes that have historically slowed major projects. Factory-built and modular construction will be deployed year-round, and landmark developments like LNG Canada Phase 2 in Kitimat and Ontario’s Darlington Small Modular Reactor project are already moving forward.
For contractors, developers, and engineering firms across the country, this represents a generational opportunity. But it also brings a critical challenge that doesn’t always make headlines: groundwater management.
The Challenge Beneath the Surface
As construction activity accelerates, so does the complexity of managing what lies below ground. More projects mean more excavations. Faster timelines leave less margin for delay. Dense urban sites and deep excavations create technical challenges that demand precision. Year-round construction in Canada’s varied climate adds another layer of difficulty.
Each of these factors puts increased pressure on groundwater management systems. When dewatering isn’t handled correctly, the consequences extend far beyond the construction site. Projects face delays. Compliance issues emerge. Environmental risks multiply. In an era where Canada’s infrastructure ambitions demand speed and reliability, inadequate groundwater control becomes a serious liability.
Experience That Delivers Control
At WJ Canada, we understand what’s at stake. Our team has managed groundwater across every type of Canadian construction environment, from high-rise developments in dense urban centres to remote industrial sites facing extreme weather conditions. With experience drawn from over 4,000 projects globally, we bring the technical expertise and proven systems that large-scale construction demands.
Successful projects start below ground. Before the first concrete is poured, before excavation reaches its target depth, groundwater must be under control. Our engineered dewatering and water treatment solutions are designed to keep sites dry, safe, and compliant, no matter the timeline, the ground conditions, or the regulatory environment.
Building Canada’s Future Safely
As the nation builds faster, we’re here to make sure it builds safer. Canada’s infrastructure expansion represents an exciting chapter for the construction industry, and WJ Canada is ready to support every excavation, every challenge, and every ambitious project that defines this new era.
Because when groundwater is managed with precision, projects stay on schedule, risks stay manageable, and Canada’s construction ambitions become reality.
About WJ Canada
WJ Canada provides engineered groundwater control and water management solutions for construction projects across the country. Combining global expertise with deep local understanding, we deliver dewatering, water treatment, and environmental compliance systems tailored to each project’s unique conditions. From urban high-rises to major infrastructure developments, we bring clarity, control, and confidence to every site.
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