Infrastructure Canada was established as a department in August 2002. Since then, the department has worked to:
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.
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.
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:
It is delivering results that matter to Canadians:
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.
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:
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 ( Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative and Gateways and Border Crossings Fund) or by PPP Canada Inc. ( Public Private Partnership Fund).
For more information about the Building Canada plan, visit the Building Canada website.