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Value for money needs standardization: If only it were that simple

The concept of value for money (VfM) has long been questioned and criticized in P3 projects around the world. Now efforts are being made to create a level playing field for public authorities when choosing their preferred procurement method
Ottawa agrees LRT settlement

The City of Ottawa and the P3 team in charge of the troubled light rail project have agreed a settlement to move the scheme forward.
Partnership formed for Ontario nuclear scheme

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has signed a deal with a consortium of private sector partners to deliver North America’s first grid-scale small modular reactor (SMR) through the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) in Clarington, Ontario.
Calgary Green Line appoints delivery partner

Calgary’s Green Line Board has taken the next step in its progress, appointing a delivery partner ahead of choosing the development partner that will design, build and finance the first phase of the scheme.
Bonds rated for South Niagara Hospital P3

Ratings agency Moody’s has assigned a first-time rating to two amortizing senior secured bonds that will underpin the South Niagara Hospital P3 project.
Halifax P3 facing another VfM review

The Halifax Infirmary P3 project in Nova Scotia will be subjected to a further value for money (VfM) analysis before the contract is signed with the sole bidder.
New transportation AVP for Infrastructure BC

Provincial agency Infrastructure BC has appointed a new assistant vice president for transportation.
IO starts work on debut progressive P3

Infrastructure Ontario (IO) has started the development phase of its debut progressive P3, the Weeneebayko hospital development project.
Regina hospital P3 launched

An expressions of interest (EoI) has been issued for the delivery of a parking lot under a P3 model at the Regina General Hospital in Saskatchewan.
Alberta cancels P3 for schools

The Alberta government has halted plans to continue using the P3 model for new schools projects and will instead use a design-build approach.
Energy & Utilities
International teams shortlisted for BC’s SkyTrain

The Government of British Columbia has shortlisted two teams to battle it out for the contract to deliver the Surrey Langley SkyTrain project under a P3 model.
EXCLUSIVE: US P3 market bursts into life in 2022

New figures compiled from our refreshed Global Projects Tracker (GloPro) have revealed the extent to which the US is beginning to awaken from its long-held position as the sleeping giant of public-private partnerships.
Edmonton LRT close to testing phase

The consortium in charge of delivering the Edmonton Valley Line P3 project has given its latest update on efforts to repair cracks in the line.
Major firms unite to win South Niagara Hospital

Infrastructure Ontario and (IO) and Niagara Health have chosen the winning team to deliver the South Niagara Hospital P3 scheme.
One team qualified for Ontario mental health P3

Infrastructure Ontario and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) have sent a request for proposals (RFP) for the CAMH Phase 1D Redevelopment P3 project.
Winner for IO’s debut progressive P3

Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) have selected a winner for the WAHA hospital redevelopment P3.
New body to direct Canada rail megaproject

The Government of Canada has created a project company to govern its flagship High Frequency Rail P3 project and appointed its first three directors of the board.
Nova Scotia nears agreement on Halifax Infirmary

Nova Scotia’s government is in the “final stages of concluding an agreement” with the private partner for the proposed Halifax Infirmary P3 scheme.
Alberta healthcare P3 progresses

The Mountview Health Complex Committee (MHCC) has selected partners for its Beavertown lodge healthcare P3.
RFQ for Ontario bridge P3

Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) have released a request for qualifications (RFQ) to prequalify project teams to deliver the QEW Garden City Skyway - Bridge Twinning project in the Regional Municipality of Niagara, Ontario.
Social & Civic Infrastructure
Episode 8: A Canadian special as we reflect on the 30th annual CCPPP conference in Toronto; including the challenges facing the market and analyzing the Ottawa LRT Commission’s report

The team report from Canada this episode after a busy and different Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships Annual Conference in Toronto. From O&M to progressive P3s, Canada continues to drive conversations, and the market, forward.
Ontario Teachers’ appoints sustainable investments lead
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board has appointed a new senior managing director and global head of sustainable investing.
Interview: SaskBuilds deputy minister Kyle Toffan on the province’s infrastructure prospects

P3 Bulletin editor Paul Jarvis speaks to Kyle Toffan, Deputy Minister of SaskBuilds and Procurement, at the Government of Saskatchewan
Advisor appointed to Alberta P3 review

The Government of Alberta has appointed advisors to help review its P3 approach as it looks to ramp up its usage.
Canadian infrastructure agencies: Eastern progress and Western promise

The annual Canadian Council for PPPs (CCPPP) conference exposed the disparities in the infrastructure market across the country
‘Adversarial relationship’ damaged Ottawa LRT P3

The final report of the Ottawa Light Rail Transit (LRT) Commission has found “persistent failures in leadership, partnership and communications” on the project.
IO tenders next progressive P3

Infrastructure Ontario (IO) has released a request for proposals (RFP) on its Ottawa Hospital P3.
IO releases small projects management PIN

Infrastructure Ontario (IO) has released a prior information notice (PIN) as it prepares to look for a small projects management partner.
Ontario’s Highway 3 DBF down to two

Two teams have submitted proposals for Infrastructure Ontario’s Highway 3 Widening Project, with an Aecon-Plenary team choosing not to continue in the race.
Canada shortlists P3 advisors

Infrastructure Canada has shortlisted five teams to advise on future P3s.
Policy, Programs & More
Energy transition ‘expanding P3 definition’

Efforts to move economies away from reliance on carbon-based energy sources are helping to redefine what constitutes a P3, the Canadian Infrastructure Bank chief executive has said.
O&M’s critical role in P3s a dominant theme at CCPPP 2022

The importance of operations and maintenance (O&M) as part of the significant benefits that a P3 can offer was a key theme during this year’s Canadian Council for PPPs (CCPPP) conference in Toronto.
“When did the F in DBF become silent?”

A P3 expert has called into question the ‘value of finance’ in P3 projects while the industry is wrestling with issues such as inflation and supply chain problems.
Infra investors bullish despite rate rises, says industry

Infrastructure investors are calling for more P3 projects to come forward in Canada as appetite remains strong despite major rate rises from the central bank, an industry expert has said.
EXCLUSIVE: Ontario infra minister “closely watching” development of progressive model

Ontario infrastructure minister Kinga Surma has told P3 Bulletin that the government is watching how the progressive P3 model is developing to see whether it is “achieving our aims”.
Canada’s High Frequency Rail procurement to offer ‘more flexibility’

The Canadian government’s ambitious High Frequency Rail (HFR) project will use a progressive P3 model that offers the private sector “more flexibility than we have seen in almost any other project”, it has been claimed.
CCPPP’s Mitchell: We are the nation builders

Lisa Mitchell, president and chief executive of the Canadian Council for PPPs (CCPPP), has issued a rallying call to the industry at the opening of this year’s annual conference.
FC for C$9bn Ontario Line P3 package

Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have reached financial close with the winner of its $9bn Ontario Line rolling stock P3.
Bids in for Ontario light rail tunnel P3

Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have received two bids for the second tunnel package on the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension (ECWE).
CIB looks to accelerate indigenous infra with new program

The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) has partnered with non-profit AFOA Canada and TD Bank Group to develop and train skills needed to drive indigenous infrastructure development.