The Canada Infrastructure Bank’s growth plan: taking action to invest in new infrastructure

Investing in infrastructure is one of the most productive ways to strengthen growth today and to expand our potential for sustainable growth tomorrow.

The CIB just announced a contribution of more than $400-million to the largest agricultural irrigation project in Alberta’s history—a project expected to grow Alberta’s economy because the value of sales from irrigated land is seven times greater than from dry land, writes John Casola.Photograph courtesy of Pixabay

Opinion

BY JOHN CASOLA

October 21, 2020

More than ever, Canada needs growth to create jobs, generate economic opportunities, and ensure a sustainable transition to a low-carbon, digital economy. The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) recently announced its $10-billion growth plan to invest in major infrastructure initiatives to help achiev...

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