Infrastructure & Industry
Is Canada investing in the physical and technological capacity to compete?
R&D spending
Gross domestic expenditure on research and development as a share of GDP.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators · Updated July 13, 2026
Manufacturing value added
Manufacturing's contribution to GDP.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators · Updated July 13, 2026
Broadband penetration
Fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators · Updated July 13, 2026
Rail freight
Goods moved by rail, in million ton-kilometres. A physical-economy pulse check.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators · Updated July 13, 2026
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