Canada could add as much as C$1.1-trillion to its economy by 2035 if it accelerates investment decisions on more than 500 energy, mining and infrastructure projects, according to a new report by the Public Policy Forum.
The ‘Build Big Things’ report, released on Thursday, offers a policy playbook aimed at boosting Canada’s sluggish productivity and countering global competition in critical minerals and energy. It calls for regulatory reform, streamlined permitting, expanded Indigenous participation and a national strategy to accelerate project approvals.
“A new economic order is emerging where Canada’s resource strengths are more valuable than ever,” the report states. “This is the moment for Canada to embrace big ambitions and a comprehensive vision of its place in this changing landscape.”
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