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Canada’s Major Projects Face Hurdles, Experts Say
The government says the summit drew global investors and major pension funds as it unveiled tax changes and airport plans to attract capital.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney's inaugural Canada Investment Summit in Toronto produced nearly $500 billion in new investment commitments, advancing the government's broader goal of attracting $1 trillion over five years.
- Major announcements included a potential $52.5-billion expansion of Bell Canada's AI data centre project in Saskatchewan and a $25-billion 'Maple Fund' infrastructure framework established by pension funds.
- The government introduced a Productivity Mega Deduction tax policy and announced measures to lower Canada's marginal effective tax rate to 6.4 per cent, described as "the lowest of any major economy."
- Rachel Samson, vice-president of research at the Institute for Research on Public Policy, cautioned that "we do have to prove that it works," emphasizing need for tangible outcomes.
- Patrick Leblond, associate professor at the University of Ottawa, argues the summit's momentum is critical for reducing perceived investment risk, though projects require Indigenous support and adequate workforces to succeed.
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From investment buzz to building: Canada’s major projects face hurdles, say experts
Canada’s inaugural investment summit has created a buzz that the country is open for business, but experts say the real test will be whether that momentum can translate into major projects that overcome labour shortages, community concerns, environmental hurdles and lengthy approvals.
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From investment buzz to building: Canada’s major projects face hurdles, experts say
OTTAWA - Canada’s inaugural investment summit has created a buzz that the country is open for business, but experts say the real test will be whether that momentum can translate
·Toronto, Canada
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