Infrastructure continues to be a priority for Ontario as a means for job creation and sustainable economic growth. Recent federal and provincial investment commitments underscore infrastructure’s pivotal role in boosting productivity and fostering post-pandemic economic recovery.
Advancements in Industry 4.0, 5G, IoT, digital infrastructure, decarbonization, and electrification are increasingly shaping our economy, further highlighting the importance of competitive regional infrastructure.
Strategic investments in housing, utilities, broadband, transportation, and other critical infrastructure are crucial for securing Ontario’s economic success, alongside policies that promote streamlining, climate resilience, future-readiness, reconciliation, effective land use planning, and the efficient utilization of built environments.
The Infrastructure Policy Council (IPC) will steer advocacy efforts on these fronts, ensuring that investments align with Ontario’s long-term economic growth and resilience goals. The council is chaired by Ester Gerassime, Senior Economic Analyst, OCC.
Founding members of the Council include:
- Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – Ontario
- Bruce Power
- CAA South Central Ontario
- Canada Infrastructure Bank (Observer)
- Canadian National Railway
- Cogeco
- Greater Toronto Airports Authority
- Greenbelt Foundation
- Hydro One Networks
- Infrastructure Ontario (observer)
- Insurance Bureau of Canada
- KPMG
- Laborers’ International Union of North America
- Montreal Port Authority
-
Nieuport Aviation
- Noront Resources
- Nuclear Waste Management Organization
- Ontario Federation of Agriculture
- Ontario Forest Industries Association
- Ontario Real Estate Association
- Ontario Power Generation
- Ontario Society of Professional Engineers
- Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association
- Pomerleau
- Progressive Contractors Association of Canada
- PwC
- Rogers Communications Inc.
- VIA Rail Canada
- Waste Connections of Canada
For more information on how to join the Council please contact, Ester Gerassime, Economic Analyst, OCC.