The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) applauded the Major Projects Office’s (MPO) announcement of important, nation-building infrastructure projects, which will receive expedited approvals and priority status.
“We have been advocating for the reduction of red tape and greater investment in national, shovel-worthy infrastructure projects for many years, including through our leadership of the Canadian Trade Infrastructure Plan,” said Rodrigue Gilbert, CCA president. “Today’s announcement further cements the importance of our industry and the role we play in supporting and enhancing the everyday lives of millions of Canadians, enabling our national economy and bolstering our supply chains.”
These projects send a strong signal from the federal government of its commitment to national infrastructure and a long-term plan for critical infrastructure. This new focus will boost Canada’s economy, unlock its natural resources and create well-paying jobs for countless Canadians.
The announcement is also a major success for CCA, which has long advocated for the Canadian Trade Infrastructure Plan, a long-term investment solution aimed at spurring the next generation of economic growth in Canada through investment in road, rail, air, port and marine assets. The prioritization of several trade infrastructure projects is a step in the right direction.
“We are very happy to see that the government clearly made an effort to prioritize shovel-worthy projects, not just shovel-ready projects,” said Gilbert. “We can always find projects to build, but we must prioritize those projects that will move the needle for our economy, and we believe the federal government has done just that.”
CCA looks forward to building on this progress by continuing its work with the federal government to ensure that the MPO and the government consult with industry and invest in projects that will strengthen our economy and build a stronger Canada together.