The Need for Action

Failure to address this deterioration will lead to increasing maintenance and repair costs, along with reduced levels of service that may threaten public health, the environment and the economic prosperity of our communities. The CIS community has reacted to this pressing need by developing a strategy that will guide the rehabilitation, replacement and future development of Canada's CIS. A Technology Road Map (TRM) was identified as the first step in mobilizing the industry for this strategy.

We are inviting the governments of Canada to join the CIS community in developing and implementing a long-term National Infrastructure Action Plan that addresses the challenges faced by our current infrastructure systems.

As we work together, our strategy will result in a strong, efficient, above- and below-ground infrastructure that will reduce our vulnerability from an economic and competitiveness perspective, create wealth and jobs and ensure the health and safety of all Canadians.

Modern transportation linkages resulting in prosperous and vibrant communities