The Canadian Construction Association has compiled a summary of the party promises that have rolled out in the third week of federal election campaign.
Among the promises are:
Conservative Party of Canada
Leader Pierre Poilievre introduced the Canada First Economic Action Plan, focused on affordability, cutting red tape, and boosting the economy. Key proposals include:
- National Energy Corridor to fast-track pipelines and infrastructure, reducing U.S. dependency.
- Canada First Reinvestment Tax Cut to reward domestic reinvestment in housing, manufacturing, and technology.
- One-Stop Shop for resource project approvals with a single application and environmental review.
- Fast-tracking LNG Canada Phase 2 and other stalled energy projects.
- Upgrading the Port of Churchill to expand export options.
- Pre-permitted Shovel-Ready Zones to speed up development.
- Two-for-One Rule to cut regulations by 25%.
- “One and Done” process to streamline infrastructure approvals:
- Single Rapid Resource Project Office
- One application and review per project
- Approval decisions within one year, aiming for six months
The plan aims to cut costs, support Canadian businesses, and build critical infrastructure faster.
Liberal Party of Canada
Liberal Leader Mark Carney announced that if elected, his government would turn Canada into a global energy superpower. This plan includes three main objectives:
- Energy security
- Trade diversification
- Long-term competitiveness
To achieve this, a Liberal government would:
- Kickstart the clean energy supply chain by investing in critical minerals
- Fast-track and support clean energy projects across Canada by designating them as Projects of National Interest
- Secure Canada’s energy and electricity sovereignty by building an East-West electricity grid and investing in both conventional and clean energy potential
New Democratic Party of Canada
No new campaign promises related to the horizontal construction industry.
To read the CCA roundup of Week 3 of the federal campaign, click here.
The CCA has launched a Construction for Canadians campaign to put the need for federal investment in infrastructure at the forefront of the election campaign. To see the CCA initiative, click here.
