Prepared for: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC); Natural Resources Canada (NRCan); Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED); Global Affairs Canada; Department of National Defence (DND); Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC); Infrastructure Canada
Date: 2025
Objective
To transform Canada into a decentralized, energy-secure, Arctic-ready, and globally connected superpower by 2035—leveraging immigration, infrastructure, defense, and trade investments in mid-size and small cities.
Key Strategic Recommendations
1. Decentralize Immigration
Expand Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP).
Introduce Urban-Periphery and Business Succession Visas.
Launch PR pathways for international students who start or purchase businesses outside major cities.
Implement region- and occupation-specific open work permits for in-demand skilled workers.
2. Housing & Infrastructure Development
Create a $2B CMHC Housing Acceleration Fund.
Fast-track zoning, modular housing, and broadband expansion.
Fund transit and water infrastructure in regional hubs.
3. National Energy Corridor
Build 10,000+ km of power transmission to integrate clean energy.
Construct East–West Oil Pipeline (AB to NB) with Indigenous equity partnership.
4. Critical Minerals Strategy (2022 Alignment)
Develop 10+ mineral zones and 8 regional processing hubs.
Establish fast-track immigration for mining and energy-related occupations.
5. Economic Hub Development
Designate economic hubs in Sudbury, Moncton, Kamloops, Brandon, Bathurst.
Combine workforce training, logistics, clean-tech zones, and immigrant investment.
6. Canada as a Global Shipping Power
Expand Atlantic and Arctic port infrastructure (Halifax, Belledune, Churchill).
Launch transcontinental energy and shipping corridors.
Strengthen domestic shipbuilding capabilities.
7. Military & Arctic Sovereignty Investment
Modernize NORAD with a $10B investment.
Deploy Arctic brigades and build new bases in Churchill, Iqaluit, and Inuvik.
Develop dual-use infrastructure (defense + trade).
8. Global Trade & Free Trade Agreements
Finalize FTAs with India, ASEAN, and Mercosur.
Support SME exporters and immigrant-led trade networks.
Create Export Readiness Offices in regional hubs.
Monitoring and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
| Metric | 2035 Target |
|---|---|
| Population growth in target cities | +35% |
| Region-specific open work permits issued | 50,000 |
| PR pathways via entrepreneurship | 5,000+ |
| Non-U.S. seaborne exports | +65% |
| Economic hubs operational | 10 |
| New mineral processing facilities | 15 |
| Arctic infrastructure coverage | 90% |
| Indigenous co-ownership in national projects | 50%+ |
Conclusion
This comprehensive national strategy places mid-size and small Canadian cities at the center of global energy, trade, and immigration policy. By integrating infrastructure, defense, Indigenous partnership, and regional labour policy, Canada can become a sustainable, inclusive, and strategically autonomous global power by 2035.
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