Canadian Telecommunications Infrastructure Investment

Ongoing

The Canadian telecommunications sector is emphasizing the need for sustained investment in improved infrastructure to boost economic growth. The sector contributed $87.3 billion in direct GDP last year and supports 661,000 jobs. The report highlights that Canadian telecom companies spent about $282 per capita on network development in 2024, higher than peer countries like the U.S. and the U.K. However, challenges such as higher costs, declining revenue growth, competition, and regulatory complexity exist. The sector urges policymakers to create a regulatory framework that encourages long-term investment, including stable policies, tax incentives, and reduced spectrum license fees.