Implementation

The Knowledge Infrastructure Program is a key component of the Government of Canada's Economic Action Plan. Its purpose is to provide significant short-term economic stimulus and help to create jobs in communities across the country by accelerating repairs, maintenance and construction at universities and colleges. In the first nine months following the announcement of the initiative, the government launched the program, processed over 950 submissions and committed the entire $ 2 billion program budget toward 536 projects at institutions across the country. These large-scale investments in Canada's educational institutions are expected to enhance research and advanced training capacity, help to attract new students and provide a better educational experience. The implementation of projects will be monitored over the remaining period of the program in order to report to Canadians on the progress made and benefits achieved.

Key Milestones

¹ To ensure full transparency the effective roll-out of projects funded under the Knowledge Infrastructure Program, the Government of Canada provides updates on the status of projects to Parliament on a quarterly basis. Return to text