As Prime Minister Mark Carney continues to make his rounds in Nova Scotia, he addressed a large crowd at the Halifax Convention Centre with what our mayor calls, enthusiasm and inspiration.

Andy Fillmore says in a private word with the prime minister early Friday morning, he spoke about the importance of infrastructure to support housing and Ottawa’s ambition for defence spending here in Halifax.

“I look forward to the incredible changes that will happen in Halifax as a result of these investments, including housing and housing infrastructure to support all the new workers that will be here,” says Fillmore in a video posted on Facebook.

It was Thursday when Carney announced $3 billion for our military here and in New Brunswick.

It includes investments in things like hangers, training and housing.

Ottawa, Nova Scotia sign deal to streamline project approvals

The Prime Minister’s visit also included a new agreement with Nova Scotia focused on how major projects are approved.

Carney and Premier Tim Houston signed a deal to streamline reviews when both federal and provincial approvals are required.

Carney says the agreement will allow governments to “build big and build fast” by cutting red tape and speeding up major infrastructure projects, while also creating jobs.

The so-called “one project, one review” model is expected to benefit developments like Wind West, an offshore wind project that would require new transmission to move energy across Canada and beyond.

Houston says the agreement will help “unlock the many benefits” of the province’s energy sector, adding it gives developers more certainty and could help position Nova Scotia as a key supplier of clean energy.