Today, the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure met with his provincial and territorial counterparts in Toronto, Ontario, to fast-track infrastructure across Canada, discuss key initiatives and opportunities to build a stronger Canadian economy.
Co-chaired with the Honourable Todd McCarthy, Ontario's Acting Minister of Infrastructure, the meeting emphasized the importance of strong partnerships and how collaborative action helps fast-track infrastructure projects.
The Government of Canada also shared an update on infrastructure priorities, including the Build Communities Strong Fund, a 10-year, $51 billion investment in infrastructure across Canada. Ministers agreed that speed is critical and acknowledged the need to move forward decisively to meet Canada's infrastructure needs. The Build Communities Strong fund will revitalise local infrastructure - the hospitals, universities, and colleges that serve our people, the roads and bridges that move our goods, and the water and transit systems that sustain our towns.
In light of the changing global landscape and the United States fundamentally reshaping all its trade relationships, causing major disruption for Canadians, the Minister discussed Buy Canadian strategies, which are aimed at leveraging government investments and buying power to support affected sectors and workers and promote jobs and growth in communities across Canada.
The past year has highlighted opportunities to strengthen Canada's economic independence. Budget 2025 is tackling that challenge head on. It also lays out the federal government's plan to build more homes and the infrastructure Canada needs. Together, we can take control and build the future we want for ourselves.
