Closing the First Nations infrastructure gap would benefit us all

Without this critical investment, Canada is projected to rank last among G7 countries in GDP per capita growth through 2030.

Housing and Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson. Canada must recognize First Nations infrastructure as a matter of national significance, writes Julie Pellerin. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY JULIE PELLERIN

September 17, 2025

As Canada navigates a period marked by economic uncertainty, climate disruption, and geopolitical instability, infrastructure investment has re-emerged as a cornerstone of national resilience.

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