Recent research from various associations in Canada shows that there is a growing infrastructure investment deficit occurring in many sectors. This results in deteriorating infrastructure and escalating costs since the longer roads and buildings remain in a state of disrepair, the higher the costs to refurbish or replace.

The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships believes that public-private partnerships are one proven method to begin addressing the infrastructure backlog and utilize the expertise and capital available from the private sector.

Below are links and/or references to PPP-related legislation at the federal and provincial levels across Canada. CCPPP would like to thank Osler Hoskin & Harcourt LLP for their assistance in compiling this list.

British Columbia and Ontario have emerged as leader in the development of public-private partnerships in Canada. Achieving value for money, proper risk transfer and ensuring a highly efficient and effective competitive procurement process will attract lenders, investors and contractors and will help strengthen the market.

Labour issues are an important topic in the P3 field. Effective employee transitions and proactive communications are often critical factors in the success of a public-private partnership initiative. Here are some speeches and resources that relate to this subject:

Public Opinion

Between 2004 and 2008, The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships surveyed public opinion on public-private partnerships – specifically whether Canadians think that governments should join forces with the private sector to build infrastructure and provide services and which of these assets and services they think are best suited to the PPP approach.