Canada’s P3 sector is at an important juncture: it needs to grow and evolve while also getting back to the fundamentals of its 30-year success in this country. To lead this change and guide the discussion, the Council is evolving to support our members and the industry — deepening its government outreach, expanding its thought leadership and strengthening its relationship with the public and private sector thought leaders in our community.
Our activities are working to:
The Canadian pipeline of P3 projects remains strong but gaps still exist, including in provinces that have historically used P3s as a means for implementing infrastructure projects and at the municipal level. The Council and its members are coordinating efforts to encourage the use of the model — where appropriate — and to protect it. Educating and dispelling myths about P3s, showcasing its advantages and leading its evolution and adaptations over time with the latest best practices are key.
We do this by:
Canada’s municipalities own and operate the majority of Canada’s public infrastructure, including roads and bridges, public transit, and water and wastewater systems.
In 2023, Statistics Canada reported core public infrastructure in Canada, excluding hospitals, schools, courthouses and affordable housing, had a total replacement value of $2.1 trillion at the end of 2020. Municipalities owned 61.7% of that total estimated replacement value — $1.328 trillion!
With aging infrastructure, growing populations, and the need to balance operating budgets and manage debt levels in a post-pandemic world, Canadian municipalities are faced with complex, difficult decisions.
Alternative procurement approaches like P3s may offer solutions. With dozens of municipal P3s conducted to date, there is a proven track record in delivering successful municipal assets and services across the country.
The Council's Municipal Engagement Advisory Group is raising awareness of P3s to support infrastructure development, asset management & build a project pipeline.
The Council regularly creates and sends submissions to Canadian governments in support of issues of concern to the infrastructure sector such as government budgets, tax changes and amendments to Acts. These documents are available to help members and other stakeholders understand current Council advocacy and policy positions.
"For B.C. to thrive, bold action is needed quickly. Public-private partnerships represent an opportunity to bridge the gap between what communities need and what governments can afford, " writes Concert Infrastructure CEO and CCPPP Board of Directors member Derron Bain in a Times Colonist opinion article. "By delivering high-quality, cost-effective projects with built-in maintenance, P3s ensure infrastructure is built to serve today’s needs while preparing for tomorrow."
