SUMMARY: A CALL TO ACTION

Canada was built on daring transportation projects that originated from our forefather's vision of a Canada connected and prosperous. Today, transportation infrastructure remains critically important to the economy and the standard of living in all provinces and territories. However, a new funding partnership must be formed soon to encourage economic growth and diversification, enhance productivity and international competitiveness, strengthen community self-reliance, and better integrate provinces and territories for a prosperous future.

Transportation infrastructure investments are costly and may take years to plan and implement. They cannot be delivered on the basis of uncertain or ad hoc funding arrangements. Therefore, it is imperative that the new transportation agreement be supported with adequate, stable long-term funding.

Too much is at stake not to act now. The future well-being of Canadians in all provinces and territories depends on making transportation infrastructure investment a top priority.