Infrastructure is the foundation of a modern, functioning country. It's crucial to the economy and determines how well individuals can work, live, play and connect. That's why you should be aware of the infrastructure trends that are occurring in Canada and around the world.

What is the need for Infrastructure Reform in Canada?
As we know, Canada's infrastructure is in poor shape. According to the Global Ranking 2017 and the World Economic Forum, Canada's roads, bridges and rail system are now considered 25 of the "worst" 50 Worst Infrastructure systems (jointly among five regions). The Canadian report states that Canadians pay a high cost for this decline but only get fiscally compensated through taxes.

One obvious way to deal with our current state of deteriorating infrastructure would be to introduce vernacular new ground transportation infrastructures. It's a way for us as taxpayers to save money in the short term and invest it into why we are truly there: building public infrastructure that supports our economy, education system and mobility program.

Here's another challenge, Transportation. It is one of Canada's most challenging areas of investment - ensuring its maintenance is important if you want a high-performing workforce One suggestion I have seen mentioned frequently when discussing "Canadian Infrastructure" within the healthcare industry is the creation of a "national structure". This can be done by either establishing national infrastructure policy or creating a new body specifically tasked with managing infrastructure issues.

What is the purpose of such a large investment in Canada's infrastructure?
The Government of Canada has pursued three primary objectives with the approved projects and billions invested: "supporting economic growth, job creation, and competitiveness; combating climate change and building resilience; and boosting social inclusion and quality of life for all Canadians."

As a result, we can see that, in addition to community prosperity, infrastructure investment will be critical to Canada's capacity to exceed the 2030 climate targets and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

Here are some reasons to invest in Canadian Infrastructure:

Canada's infrastructure requirements have the main requirement of developing a long-term strategy. One of the first measures Infrastructure Canada might take to construct a long-term vision is to develop an infrastructure digitization strategy. This roadmap should include federal standards for reporting and sharing data, and it should be implemented in collaboration with the private and public sectors.
The second priority is to increase collaboration between infrastructure owners and financiers. The improvement of coordination, collaboration, and alignment among public and private sector infrastructure owners and funders is the second objective identified in Canada's first National Infrastructure Assessment.
Understanding the existing status of infrastructure and the population's future demands, as well as how to bridge that gap, is the third important objective considered in the National Infrastructure Assessment.

Canada is one of the world's most technologically advanced countries, and it has a huge amount of untapped potential for innovation. The country's infrastructure is among the best in the world, but this fact is largely unrecognized by the general public.