It goes without saying that the pandemic has had a serious
impact on private sector construction; however, often overlooked is
the impact it has had on the growth of public infrastructure, and
in turn public sector construction.
In October 25, 2021, Alberta's Minister of Infrastructure
introduced Bill 73, the Infrastructure
Accountability Act ("Bill 73"), which
according to the Government of Alberta was introduced to guide
government decision-making around capital projects to support jobs
and the economy, as well as provide Albertans with the public
infrastructure they need.
If passed, Bill 73 will set out a framework to guide how capital
projects are prioritized, and outline the development of a 20-Year
Strategic Capital Plan to guide the government's long-term
infrastructure decisions.
