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National infrastructure assessment must include advisory body with long-term vision, say infrastructure groups

Infrastructure stakeholders are awaiting the announcement of Canada's next infrastructure minister—and their mandate letter—for a better sense of where a national infrastructure assessment falls among the Liberals' priorities.

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BY JESSE CNOCKAERT
October 20, 2021

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National infrastructure assessment must include advisory body with long-term vision, say infrastructure groups

Infrastructure stakeholders are awaiting the announcement of Canada's next infrastructure minister—and their mandate letter—for a better sense of where a national infrastructure assessment falls among the Liberals' priorities.

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