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Canada's Urban Infrastructure Deficit: Toward democracy & equitable prosperity

Canada's cities and smaller communities are facing a looming crisis in deferred maintenance and construction of critical infrastructure, both physical and social.

Active
Since 2026
Toronto

The lack of this critical urban infrastructure โ€“ from roads and water systems to transit, parks, and public housing โ€“ weakens Canada's global competitiveness. And it doesn't just undermine the potential for place-based prosperity, but also weakens civic infrastructure. Faltering community support systems have led to a mental health and drug addiction crisis and a decline in civic engagement, undermining the culture of collective care and connection that used to define Canada. The chapters in this report, commissioned from experts and researchers across Canada, tackle these issues and explore ways forward.

Project type
Document
Founded
2026
Language(s)
English
Added
2026-05-27
Last modified
2026-07-12T16:45:32.000Z

Additional details

Formats
reports
Number of integrations
0
Sustainable Development Goals
11. Sustainable cities and communities, 9. Industry, innovation, and infrastructure, 10. Reduced inequalities
Issues addressed
urban planning, housing, mass transit, resilience, land
Geographic focus
Canada ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
Geographic focus โ€” country
Canada ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

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