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Title:

A Tool to Optimize the Effectiveness of the Winter Road Network in the Canadian North

Agreement Number:

163503

Agreement Value:

$828,300.00

Agreement Date:

May 11, 2020 - Dec 1, 2025

Description:

To provide funding for studies to guide the development of infrastructure and technology

Organization:

Transport Canada

Expected Results:

Increase the resilience of the Canadian transportation system to a changing climate and its adaptability to new technologies and future innovation; Support the fluidity of Canadian trade by alleviating capacity constraints and bottlenecks, and strengthen modal interconnectivity and operability.

Location:

TORONTO, Ontario, CA M5S1A1

Reference Number:

217-2020-2021-Q2-02104

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Academia

Additional Information:

The disclosure reporting for this funding agreement is delayed.

Recipient's Legal Name:

University of Toronto

Federal Riding Name:

University--Rosedale

Federal Riding Number:

35110

Program:

National Trade Corridors Fund

Program Purpose:

The purpose of this program is to provide funding to help infrastructure owners and users invest in strategic projects that: Support the flow of goods and passengers by reducing bottlenecks and address capacity issues; Help the transportation system withstand the effects of climate change and make sure it is able to support new technologies and innovation; Address the unique transportation needs in Canada's North to improve safety and facilitate economic and social development; and Build on investments made by a variety of public and private sector partners.

Coverage:

Provincial or territorial