As Canada navigates economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, Prime Minister Carney’s government has launched an ambitious plan to accelerate infrastructure and resource development under the One Canada Economy Act (Bill C-5).
In this Policy Perspective piece, Mahmood Nanji, Power Corporation of Canada Fellow, outlines five key factors that could shape the success of this nation-building agenda—from investor confidence and project execution to workforce capacity and meaningful consultation with Indigenous communities. Delivering on this vision will require strong governance, private sector investment, and sustained collaboration across jurisdictions and communities.