P3s present an attractive solution for many Canadians, with 49% supporting their use to build, fund, and operate essential public infrastructure, such as roads, hospitals, and water systems. This number rises to 60% when P3s are framed as combining government and private resources to achieve critical goals.

Currently, only 31% of Canadians consider their community’s infrastructure to be in good or excellent condition. Concerns are particularly acute among older Canadians, women, rural residents, and Conservative and NDP voters, many of whom worry that taxes alone will not be enough to meet infrastructure needs.

With 88% foreseeing deteriorating infrastructure, and 92% anticipating that population growth will intensify demand, Canadians are increasingly looking for ways to fund essential upgrades and expansions without burdening public funds alone.

“That’s why there is broad support across all regions, demographics and political parties for governments to partner with the private sector to help shoulder the load and share these financial costs and risks,” Mitchell said in the report.

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