Join us to hear from the U.S. Commercial Service and sector experts to help you understand the current issues within the Canadian market and support a growth strategy for Canada.

Speakers

• Genevieve Young, President and COO, Global Public Affairs
• Monique Smith, Senior Counsel, Global Public Affairs
• John Allen, Vice President Infrastructure, Global Public Affairs
• Thomas Timmins, Leader, Energy Sector Group, Gowling WLG
• Damian Joy, Partner Transaction Advisory Services, EY
• Nathan Donohue, Commercial Attaché at U.S. Consulate Toronto

Topics covered will include:

• Overview of Canadian infrastructure market
• Current and upcoming projects in Canada and impact of COVID-19
• How COVID-19 is being treated in existing contracts and moving forward
• Targeted investments and growth opportunities in Canada post-COVID
• Shifting procurement and project financing models

This webinar is open to U.S. companies active or interested in the Canadian infrastructure market.

Background

Canada invests over C$90 billion per year in capital spending on infrastructure with many large infrastructure projects planned. Infrastructure investments will continue to play a key role in Canada’s economic recovery post-COVID. Federal, provincial and municipal governments are working together to accelerate project funding and prioritize shovel-ready projects. For the long-term, governments are looking at investments in areas like public transit, trade infrastructure, green infrastructure and broadband that will provide a long-lasting legacy. Different levels of government are also looking at streamlining their processes, and using new tools and approaches to drive greater value from infrastructure investments. This includes a more active role for the Canada Infrastructure Bank which seeks to draw in private financing for infrastructure projects.