Who We Are
Energy Corridor Developer
Chi Mino Ozhitoowin LP
Chi Mino Ozhitoowin is a First Nation-led company owned by seven First Nations working across traditional territories and treaties. CMO brings proven experience from Indigenous-led energy infrastructure, including participation in the Wataynikaneyap Transmission Project, the East-West Tie Transmission Line Project, and the Waasigan Transmission Line.
Their role centers on community-driven engagement, environmental stewardship, and building local benefits through training, jobs, and procurement.
Visit CMO WebsiteFor the Energy Corridor, CMO serves as the initial steward of the 51% Indigenous ownership. This 51% is reserved for Indigenous partners: as additional First Nations choose to join, CMO's portion steps down so the full 51% is shared among all Indigenous partners on equal footing, with the same governance rights and benefits.
We welcome Nations along the corridor to explore co-ownership with us. Participation proceeds at each Nation's pace and in accordance with UNDRIP and Free, Prior and Informed Consent, with capacity support available for independent legal and technical review.
Douglas Capital Inc.
Douglas Capital Inc. (DCI) is a Private Investor focused on complex, large scale energy and infrastructure projects. DCI is the development partner and financial sponsor for CANvergence Energy Way, responsible for arranging 100% of all project funding.
DCI's role is to support and enable the Indigenous-led framework. First Nations govern the corridor. DCI brings the capital, development expertise, and project experience to help make it happen.
John Douglas
President, Douglas Capital Inc.
Proven track record of successfully developing, financing, permitting, and constructing large, complex, multi-stakeholder energy transition projects across Canada and internationally.
Track Record
Champlain Hudson Power Express
In 2008, Mr. Douglas founded Transmission Developers Inc. (TDI), which successfully developed, permitted, financed, and constructed the $8 billion, 1,250 MW HVDC transmission line between Montreal and New York City. Commissioning is under way and the project is expected to reach COD by June 2026.
TDI was acquired by the Blackstone Group in 2010.
Ventus Energy Inc. / West Cape Wind Farm
In 2004, Mr. Douglas founded Ventus Energy Inc., which developed, financed, and constructed the 99 MW, $225 million West Cape Wind Farm in Prince Edward Island. It became the first wind farm in Canada to export wind energy into the United States.
Ventus was sold to GDF SUEZ (now Engie) in 2007.
Public Energy Inc.
In 2018, Mr. Douglas founded Public Energy Inc., an independent power producer that owns and operates natural gas peaking plants in Ontario for industrial customers including Magna International.
Mr. Douglas is now recycling capital from these assets to develop major energy infrastructure in Canada.
Why DCI
The CANvergence Energy Way requires a development partner with the experience and financial capacity to support a project of this scale. DCI brings:
Demonstrated success developing billion-dollar energy infrastructure from concept through construction and operation
Experience navigating complex multi-jurisdictional regulatory and permitting processes
Deep relationships across the Canadian and international energy and investment sectors
Commitment to providing 100% of all required funding, including non-recourse equity loans for Indigenous partners
A willingness to place Indigenous governance at the centre of the project, not at the margins
Get in Touch
To learn more about the CANvergence Energy Way or to schedule an introductory meeting with your leadership team, please reach out.
info@thecew.caCANvergence Energy Way
MaRS Waterfront Innovation Centre
155 Queens Quay East, Toronto, ON M5A 0W4
