The North needs more infrastructure to unlock its wealth potential

The future of Canada’s mining industry lies increasingly in remote and northern regions, but the infrastructure deficit challenges project economics in this part of the country.

Infrastructure Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured, is the minister responsible for the Canada Infrastructure Bank, which has a big role to play in transforming remote and northern Canada, says the Mining Association of Canada’s Brendan Marshall. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY BRENDAN MARSHALL

April 17, 2019

Few industries come to mind that have a stronger connection and reliance on infrastructure than the mining sector. Frequently situated in remote and northern regions, mines are often located in areas without any roads, telecommunications services, or easily accessible transportation, all essential t...

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