Saskatchewan’s Transportation Infrastructure The Role of the Private Sector
SHCA Annual Spring Meeting April 12, 2017
Why is now the time to invest in trade infrastructure?
Fiscal restraint and economic recovery Exports and the Saskatchewan economy Accelerating competition from competing
jurisdictions The new global middle class and SK Exports Building on private sector momentum and
expertise
Fiscal Restraint vs Economic Constraint 2017 Provincial Budget Challenge Prudent investments to support economic recovery Economic stimulus Partnering to enable Projects to Proceed- more
than just the Provincial Government
Exports and the Saskatchewan Economy Reliance of Saskatchewan’s export-based economy on
infrastructure
Roads, bridges, railways, pipelines
Exports account for 70% of SK’s GDP Health of SK infrastructure network affects jobs and
quality of life Return on investment from transportation
infrastructure
Competition from Competing Jurisdictions • World Economic Forum Competitiveness Index
From 10th in 2009 to 23rd in 2016
• Dramatic growth in north south truck traffic • 65% exports to the US by road or rail
The New Global Middle Class & SK Exports
The New Global Middle Class & SK Exports
Saskatchewan Exports to China Saskatchewan Exports to China Vegetable products Chemical products Animal or v egetable fats and oils Wood pulp Machinery mechanical and electrical equipment Animals and animal products. Base metals Raw hides, skins, leather, furskins Plastics Works of art
The Critical Role of the Private Sector
Leveraging private sector expertise-“best practice” Majority ownership of transport infrastructure Private sector construction knowledge and
innovation Financing capacity and expertise Meaningful and sustainable private sector role Communications-public messaging and Government support
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