Facts

The Jean Canfield Government of Canada Building

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Fact Sheet

The good news about sustainable development, a good neighbour approach and serving our clients and citizens.

Sustainable Development- our commitment to the environment

Design and construction of the Jean Canfield Government of Canada Building continues to strive for the Canada Green Building Council's Gold LEED certification (the standard for high-performance, sustainable buildings).

Design features include:

• operable windows for increased comfort and lower energy use
• recycled rainwater to operate washroom facilities and other non-potable water uses which will reduce overall water waste
• photovoltaics to catch the sunlight and reduce overall facility energy costs -- use of natural light will result in a significant reduction in artificial light requirements
• a roof constructed of reflective materials to reduce heat gain

We project that these features will result in an 80% reduction in potable water use, an 80% reduction in artificial light and 60% reduction in overall energy use as compared to standard building requirements.

Our Good Neighbour Policy:

• Active community engagement with citizens, elected officials and federal departments.
• An urban design process that involved all three levels of Government.
• A $50 million investment in the community.
• A Community Liaison Committee providing valuable input.
• Opportunity for partnership with educational institutions for knowledge transfer and a culture of learning and sharing.

Serving our federal clients and citizens:

• Co-location of client departments allowing for consolidation of government services and sharing of common areas.
• A supportive work environment, including state-of-the-art technology and a modern learning centre.

Special points of interest:

• Size: 12,305 m2
• Estimated Construction Time: 18 months
• Construction of the building will create approximately 100 jobs

Upon completion, the Jean Canfield Government of Canada Building will accommodate approximately 500 federal employees.