Canada’s economy can move at 6G speed

The government’s ambitious infrastructure plan aims to strengthen Canada’s long-term economic foundations, but that won’t happen unless digital infrastructure is treated as a core nation-building asset alongside transportation corridors, energy systems and ports.

Scaling and commercializing a 6G rollout faster than previous technology cycles requires the right policy environment, writes Alex Greco, senior director of manufacturing and value chains for the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.Photograph courtesy of Mohamed Hassan, Pixabay.com

Opinion

BY ALEX GRECO

March 23, 2026

The next global technology race is underway. Governments and industries worldwide are preparing for 6G, the latest generation of wireless connectivity expected to roll out around 2030, according to the

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