Songhees Nation and Esquimalt Nation, together with Pomerleau have formed Group of 3 Ventures Limited Partnership (G3V), a majority Indigenous-owned business positioned to play a leading role in major infrastructure projects within Greater Victoria and beyond.
Led by the Nations, this initiative brings together complementary strengths and a shared commitment to First Nation leadership, collaboration, and long-term economic participation.
G3V will initially focus on near-term opportunities in the defence infrastructure sector, a key federal priority, while also pursuing broader infrastructure projects across Lekwungen Territory. Its first opportunity includes the environmental remediation scope to support the Department of National Defence in the delivery of the A Jetty Project in Esquimalt, British Columbia, a key infrastructure project in providing opportunities for the Nations. This Project is delivered in collaboration with Defence Construction Canada.
Songhees Nation and Esquimalt Nation provide deep community knowledge, local relationships, and leadership rooted in the community, while Pomerleau contributes national-scale expertise, technical capability, and a proven track record delivering complex infrastructure projects. These strengths position G3V to pursue and deliver projects in a way that is both highly capable and firmly grounded in community values.
The venture draws its name and spirit from ɫxʷélə, a Lekwungen word meaning “a group of three people”. This concept speaks directly to the structure of G3V: three distinct entities united by shared purpose, working together. G3V will begin its work in the Territory, guided by respect for the Songhees and Esquimalt communities.
“At Pomerleau, we believe the strongest projects are built on the strongest partnerships. G3V is a reflection of that belief: a venture rooted in First Nation, mutual respect, and a shared vision for the communities we serve. We are honoured to work alongside Songhees and Esquimalt communities as we build something meaningful and lasting together in Lekwungen territory,” said Daniel Lessard, senior vice president, civil and infrastructure, West, for Pomerleau.
