Ottawa, Ontario – Infrastructure Canada

Under the leadership of Prime Minister Harper, our Government has introduced the largest federal infrastructure plan in Canada's history.

Over the next ten years, our Government will invest $70B in Canada's infrastructure, further strengthening our commitment to support infrastructure projects that enhance economic growth, job creation and productivity across the country. The New Building Canada Plan provides provinces, territories and municipalities, who own over 95 percent of public infrastructure in Canada, with significant, long-term and predictable funding.

Since 2006, the Harper Government has nearly doubled the average annual funding for provincial, territorial and municipal infrastructure. No other federal Government in our nation's history has made these levels of investment.

We have made these infrastructure investments while keeping tax levels at the lowest level since John Diefenbaker was Prime Minister.

Our Government's unprecedented infrastructure investments have led to real, tangible infrastructure benefits that provide jobs and help improve transportation, commerce and business across the country. It is important to note that there are three levels of government, and the private sector, which all have a role to play in supporting public infrastructure. Our Government is committed to being there with our fair share.

We are making our infrastructure investments within the framework of what is affordable. Budgets do not balance themselves.

Our Government's commitment to enhancing Canada's infrastructure has never been stronger. With the New Building Canada Plan, we are well on track to surpass the successes we have achieved to date. We will continue to support job creation, economic growth and modern public infrastructure that contributes to the quality of life of Canadians.