CCPPP undertakes an annual public opinion survey of how Canadians feel about the use of public-private partnerships to build infrastructure and provide public services in their communities. This year's report outlines the key findings of the 2011 survey, assesses these in relation to past years and broader social and economic developments.

The CCPPP 2011 survey was undertaken by Nanos Research to find out Canadians' opinions on public-private partnerships and in particular, to find out what they think about governments using this delivery model in certain sectors. (See Appendix A for survey methodology).

The 2011 poll showed that, in just one year, support for public-private partnerships jumped to an all-time high of seven in ten Canadians (70%) being open to the private sector delivering services such as roads, hospitals, schools, public transit systems and safe water systems in partnership with the government.

Survey highlights show that:

• A strong majority of Canadians was open to public-private partnerships to deliver public infrastructure and some public services;
• Support has continued to grow since 2004 when 60% show support;
• In Ontario, support has jumped dramatically from 64 per cent in 2010 to 77 per cent in 2011;
• The sectors that have experienced the most noticeable increase in support for public-private partnerships since last year are transit systems (73%), water treatment facilities (67%), water sewage facilities (67%) and schools (66%); and
• There is strong support across all age groups.

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Published: 11/2011; 9 pages