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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