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About Infrastructure Canada

Infrastructure Canada was established as a department in August 2002. Since then, the department has worked to:

  • provide a focal point for the Government of Canada on infrastructure issues and programs through the This link will lead you outside the Infrastructure Canada web site. Building Canada plan;
  • lead the Government of Canada’s efforts in addressing the infrastructure challenges of the country;
  • support infrastructure initiatives across the country; and
  • facilitate world-class public infrastructure for Canada and Canadians.

Infrastructure Canada is part of a larger Transport, Infrastructure and Communities (TIC) portfolio, for which the Honourable John Baird is the minister.

Louis Ranger is the Deputy Head, Infrastructure and Communities, and leads Infrastructure Canada.


World-class public infrastructure for Canadians

Strong, modern, world-class public infrastructure is a key factor in achieving the Government of Canada’s priorities of a stronger economy, a cleaner environment and more prosperous, safer communities.

Building Canada

Through its Building Canada plan, the Government of Canada is implementing the largest infrastructure development program in over half a century. This historic $33-billion investment (2007-2014) is ensuring that Canada and Canadians benefit from world-class public infrastructure that is cost-effective.

Building Canada is contributing to:

  • economic growth and productivity;
  • improving Canada’s competitiveness; and
  • facilitating the movement of people and goods.

It is delivering results that matter to Canadians:

  • clean air and water;
  • safer roads;
  • shorter commutes;
  • and safer and more prosperous communities.

Partnerships

Infrastructure Canada is working with other federal departments, provinces, territories, municipalities, the private sector and other stakeholders to enhance Canada’s public infrastructure through strategic investments, key partnerships, sound policies and research. The result is stable, predictable, long-term funding and the expertise needed to build and improve infrastructure in communities across Canada.

Investing in Canada’s future

Infrastructure Canada manages two categories of funds providing investments in Canada’s priority infrastructure needs:

These investments are delivering economic, environmental and social benefits for Canadians.

Infrastructure Canada has the overall responsibility for overseeing and coordinating the Building Canada plan across participating federal departments and agencies. Within the federal TIC portfolio, Infrastructure Canada is delivering the following funds of the Building Canada plan:

  • $8.8 billion for the new Building Canada Fund (BCF), which is being used for Core National Highway Systems, drinking water, wastewater, public transit and green energy, as well as other projects that deliver environmental, economic or social benefits to communities, such as solid waste management, rail and sea shipping, broadband connectivity, tourism, local airports, local roads and bridges, and cultural and sports facilities;
  • $25 million a year in base funding to each province and territory, for a total of $2.275 billion over seven years; funds will support all of the BCF categories above, as well as non-core National Highway System infrastructure and the safety-related rehabilitation of infrastructure in all BCF-eligible categories; and
  • $11.8 billion for the Gas Tax Fund, which invests in municipal infrastructure that contributes to cleaner air, cleaner water and reduced greenhouse gas emissions and supports better community planning. This will be a permanent fund after 2014 at $2 billion per year.

Infrastructure Canada is also investing in research and analysis, helping to increase knowledge and expertise in Canada about infrastructure management.

Other components of the plan are managed by either Transport Canada (This link will lead you outside the Infrastructure Canada web site. Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative and This link will lead you outside the Infrastructure Canada web site. Gateways and Border Crossings Fund) or by PPP Canada Inc. (This link will lead you outside the Infrastructure Canada web site. Public Private Partnership Fund).

For more information about the Building Canada plan, visit the This link will lead you outside the Infrastructure Canada web site.Building Canada website.