Maybe you thought this debate was dead. But it shouldn’t be. The COVID-19 pandemic led to massive declines in municipal revenues. And citizens around the world have been standing up to say how much they appreciate the quality of the environment thanks to fewer cars on the road.

It’s the perfect time to again discuss the opportunity for a price on using key highway and by-ways in our cities. The revenues from road pricing can help further instill green infrastructure and other environment-friendly initiatives that help contribute to healthier communities, while still giving people the option to drive their car to their destination.

We will bring in experts from all sides of the debate to discuss if COVID-19 has created the perfect storm for the emergence of road pricing on Canadian highways.

Putting a Price on Transportation