Articles from Lapresse

The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is ready to help advance large-scale projects considered of national interest. CIB's CEO, Ehren Cory, highlighted the bank's role in supporting Ottawa's ambitions, especially after challenges with U.S. trade tariffs. The bank has been involved in projects like carbon capture in Alberta and plans to continue investing in public interest infrastructure, focusing on clean energy and Indigenous-led projects. CIB works independently but follows federal priorities, and it could support new pipeline projects given their infrastructure nature.

A new report from a non-governmental task force highlights the critical role of Canadian provinces in addressing the housing crisis by developing rapid and durable housing policies. The report evaluates provincial governments, placing Alberta at the bottom with a D+ grade while the federal government receives a B. Despite efforts by cities, provinces have lagged in implementing effective housing policies, such as increasing density and updating building codes. The report calls for provinces like Alberta to take more responsibility in sustainable housing construction and in addressing social housing gaps.