Business View Civil & Municipal l November 2022

154 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 9 anada I nvesting in infrastructure and getting infrastructure built is the foundation for Canada’s long-term economic growth and a better quality of life for all Canadians. It is how we will build stronger, more resilient communities. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic introduced unforeseen challenges – including supply chain issues, workforce interruptions and inevitable delays associated with these setbacks. Today we are witnessing a strong recovery. Canada has recovered over 100 per cent of the jobs lost during the early months of the pandemic, and unemployment is at a record low. Our real GDP is 1.2 percent above its pre- pandemic level. The Government of Canada’s Budget 2022 is further consolidating that recovery, with significant investments in housing and climate action – both areas in which infrastructure can and will play a key role. The Government of Canada aims to maximize the benefit of its infrastructure investments to local communities. Through partnerships with AT A GLANCE INFRASTRUCTURE CANADA WHAT: Government Department responsible for infrastructure projects and upgrades WHERE: Ottawa, Canada WEBSITE: https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/ Building a better tomorrow by investing in infrastructure today