The new DRIC crossing is one of two top infrastructure priorities highlighted today by federal Transport Minister Lisa Raitt.
Minister of Transport Lisa Raitt, speaks outside the offices on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Nov. 20, 2013. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press)
Addressing the Toronto Region Board of Trade, Raitt stressed the importance of modern, reliable infrastructure to maintain a safe, efficient and environmentally responsible transportation system.
Raitt mentioned two projects in particular: a new bridge for the St. Lawrence corridor in Montreal and the Detroit River International Crossing.
She also discussed the New Building Canada Plan, for which the federal government will invest $53 billion in infrastructure across the country over the next 10 years.
“World-class infrastructure is the backbone of our country’s economic productivity,” Raitt said. “Our Government is committed to investing in Canada’s infrastructure to reduce commuting times for families, enhance economic competitiveness, encourage job creation and strengthen trade corridors.”
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