Advancing Canada’s productivity, increasing its competitiveness and enriching the quality of life in its communities are among the many tangible benefits of investing in Canada’s infrastructure.

Infrastructure Canada coordinates federal government efforts focused on cities and communities, and supports infrastructure initiatives across the country. Together with Transport Canada and 16 Crown corporations, the department forms part of a larger Transport, Infrastructure and Communities (TIC) portfolio. The TIC portfolio gathers various policy and program instruments in addressing common issues. TIC works through partnerships with all orders of government. These partnerships respect provincial/territorial jurisdictions and maintain the principle of open federalism and a focus on fiscal balance.

The new portfolio is a focal point for many issues that are of national interest, and plays out in all regions and communities. TIC brings together the Government of Canada’s activities in supporting the development of our communities, the planning of our transportation systems and the renewal of our infrastructure.

Through collaborative efforts in developing the knowledge base and research networks relating to infrastructure and cities and communities, Infrastructure Canada is also contributing to leading-edge public policy and decision-making.