The Building Canada Act is only a starting point. Without a methodology, project designation risks becoming ad hoc, contested, or overly political, undermining public confidence and private investment.
Understanding that factory-built housing is not a panacea for all of Canada’s ongoing housing challenges, a cautious approach is necessary. The government should “look before it leaps,” grounding policy decisions in rigorous, Canada-specific research to understand where these technologies work best.
Alto high-speed rail represents a sweet spot across much-needed transport modernization, and an opportunity for broader economic and social transformation.