Alternatives

The tried and true public funding model is less expensive, more accountable and more transparent than the P3 model. After years of neglect, public infrastructure requires new investment. Our democratically elected governments are best placed to answer the call.

What can I do if a P3 is proposed for my community?

Organize a meeting to talk about the issues. Invite other concerned community groups, labour organizations and concerned citizens to talk about the issue. Sign people up to take action.

Build public support. Letters to the editor, community meetings or panel discussions with a petition or action for people to participate in are great strategies. Ask to make a presentation to your municipal/town/city council.

Call the city to find out if a “Request for Proposal” has been issued and ask for a copy along with any other information you can get.

Contact your municipal councillors for any other information. Stay in touch with officials that are supportive of your concerns, and strategize about ways to stop the P3 project from moving forward.

For more information about the National Water campaign, call us at 1-800-387-7177 or email us at blueplanet@canadians.org.