Canada’s infrastructure landscape is changing, bringing new opportunities, new players and new approaches to how projects are planned, financed and delivered. On November 9 & 10 in Toronto, Canada’s Infrastructure Conference 2026 brings together government decision-makers and industry leaders to:…
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Eleven projects, ranging from a community-connecting highway to state-of-the-art hospitals, are vying for top honours at the The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships (CCPPP) 2025 National Awards for Innovation and Excellence in P3s. The nominees in all four project categories…
The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships (CCPPP) announced its 2024-2025 Board of Directors. The 28-person volunteer board, including three new directors, was elected by member organizations at the Council’s annual general meeting and first meeting of the new board on…
Transformational healthcare facilities dominated the 2024 National Awards for Innovation & Excellence in P3s, with winners announced in Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec and Ontario. The seven award winners also included an all-season highway in the Northwest Territories, a new courthouse…
Canadians are increasingly pessimistic about the future state of the country’s infrastructure, given the country’s booming population and staggering demands for new housing, a new survey warns. Sixty-three per cent are also not confident governments alone can cover the costs…
Transformative Canadian infrastructure projects, ranging from those newly opened to others who have been successfully serving their communities for several years, are vying for top honours at this year’s National Awards for Innovation and Excellence in Public-Private Partnerships. Project nominees are…
The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships (CCPPP) announced its 2023-2024 Board of Directors. The 29-person volunteer board, including four new directors (from Concert Infrastructure, EY, Fasken and the Government of Alberta), was elected by member organizations at the Council’s annual…
Six Canadian infrastructure projects that exemplify the spirit of public-private partnerships were awarded 2023 National Awards for Innovation and Excellence in Public-Private Partnerships, on day two of the Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships’ (CCPPP) P3 2023 conference. Presented by CCPPP…
Canada’s housing crisis was front and centre during day one of the Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships’ (CCPPP) annual P3 2023 conference in Toronto. “We have an immediate challenge and that is housing. That is going to be with us…
Nine major Canadian infrastructure projects, from innovative social projects to (literally) ground-breaking transit initiatives, are vying for top honours at this year’s National Awards for Innovation and Excellence in Public-Private Partnerships. The P3 National Awards Gala Luncheon is taking place…
The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships announced its 2022-2023 Board of Directors, including Johanne Mullen, Partner, PwC Canada, as the Council’s new Chair. The 30-person volunteer board, including five new directors, was elected virtually by member organizations at the Council’s…
The Ottawa LRT Public Inquiry has found there were persistent failures in leadership, partnership and communications in the construction and maintenance of the Ottawa LRT. Commissioner the Honourable Justice William Hourigan released the Inquiry’s final report in Ottawa. “Our mandate,”…
The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships (CCPPP) wrapped up P3 2022, its 30th annual conference in Toronto with sessions highlighting the growing trend of partnerships with First Nations in infrastructure projects, the role of private capital to get shovels in…
Canada’s public-private partnership (P3) sector may be approaching middle age, but the infrastructure model continues to be relevant, according to Lisa Mitchell, president and CEO, the Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships (CCPPP). Mitchell delivered the opening keynote address—How the Canadian…
A bundle of Alberta high schools and a state-of-the-art national archival facility are among the seven winners of the 2022 National Awards for Innovation and Excellence in Public-Private Partnerships. Presented by The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships (CCPPP) since 1998, the…
Pivotal Partnerships By Connie Vitello Partnerships between the public and private sectors can make a critical difference in terms of delivering essential infrastructure and services to Canadians. Since the model’s arrival in Canada three decades ago, close to 300 public-private…
The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships announced its 2021-2022 Board of Directors. The 30-person board was elected virtually by member organizations at the Council’s annual general meeting. Given the unique nature of the Council, directors come from both the public…
By Russell Hixson, Daily Commercial News Government officials reflected on infrastructure building during the pandemic and their plans for the future at this year’s Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships Conference. The panel featured Prasad Panda, Alberta’s minister of infrastructure, as…
Jim King, founder of EllisDon Capital, and David Podmore, founder and chair of Concert Infrastructure were named as winners of the 2021 Champion Award by The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships. “Jim played a critical role in bringing the private…
The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships (CCPPP) announced that Lisa Mitchell has been named as President and Chief Executive Officer. She will assume her role on December 6, 2021. Mitchell brings 20 years of leadership, communications and public affairs experience,…
A brand-new Ontario hospital pressed into service during the COVID-19 pandemic, an innovative Canadian bespoke airport project in Bermuda and a critical new Alberta transit project are among the five winners of the 2021 National Awards for Innovation and Excellence in…
In recent years, Canada has seen record investment in infrastructure from the federal government. But despite annual commitments of billions of dollars, most agree that there still remains a significant infrastructure gap in this country. But what exactly is the…
An effective way to accelerate infrastructure delivery? By Andy Manahan Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, municipal finances are tight and even with funding support from senior orders of government, it will be difficult for local governments to address asset management…