In a new Nanos Research Poll commissioned by CCPPP, 70% of Canadians are open to the private sector delivering services in partnership with the government in areas such as roads, hospitals, schools, public transit systems, and safe water systems. This has been an increasing trend since 2004 when support was at 60%

"Over the last eight years, we have seen more and more Canadians support the idea that combining private innovation with the public good is a great partnership to deliver much needed highways, bridges and hospitals in our growing communities," said Mark Romoff, President & CEO. "With the success of many of these large-scale projects on time and on budget we are now seeing acceptance for the P3 model for schools, transit and water treatment systems," added Mr. Romoff.

For the past several years Canadians have generally shown consistent support for P3 models to build roads (71%), recreation facilities (75%) and hospitals (66%). This year, Canadians showed an increase in support for possible public-private partnerships in transit systems (73%), water treatment (67%), water sewage facilities (67%) and schools (66%).