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Asking the right questions: A guide for municipalities considering P3s

This newly-updated second edition of Asking the right questions is co-authored by the late John Loxley and his son, researcher Salim Loxley. The guide reviews the latest evidence and experiences from across Canada and around the world, taking a critical look at the case for and against using public-private partnerships (P3s) for municipal infrastructure. This online text is adapted from the print version of the guide.

Back in house report cover with six photos of municipal services

Back in house: Why local governments are bringing services home

This new report from the Columbia Institute is about the emerging trend of remunicipalization.

Unions urge City of Edmonton to keep recreational services public and affordable

Unions representing thousands of City of Edmonton workers are warning that any attempt to introduce profits or public-private partnerships into city recreational services will come out of the pockets of Edmontonians using these services.

Water and Wastewater workers in Saskatoon deliver strong strike mandate

Members of CUPE 47 have delivered an overwhelming strike mandate, with nearly 90% voting in favour of strike action.

CUPE Saskatchewan Municipal Employees' Committee connects with municipal leaders at SUMA Convention

Members of the CUPE Saskatchewan Municipal Employees’ Committee (SMEC) sponsored registration and hosted an engaging booth at this year’s SUMA Convention and Tradeshow held April 12 to 15 in Regina.

Grève Strike Ville de Montréal City

Ville de Montréal outside workers on strike

The outside workers at the Ville de Montréal launched a second strike this morning. The three-day action will run from 6:00 a.m. on April 15 to 6:00 a.m. on April 18. Workers picketed in front of all municipal garages on the first day.

CUPE 3 efforts lead Sault Ste. Marie council to side with workers in rejecting garbage privatization

On the same day that hundreds of Algoma Steel employees worked their last shift, Sault Ste. Marie city council took an important stand for unionized workers and public services in the city, voting down a motion to privatize municipal garbage services.

Village of Montrose workers ratify new collective agreement

CUPE 2087 members who work for the Village of Montrose in southern BC have voted in favour of a new collective agreement, concluding this round of negotiations.

Injury and deaths being investigated in privatized paid plasma centres

Health Canada is reviewing the deaths of two paid plasma donors related to Grifols plasma collection centres in Winnipeg. These come after a third donor filed a lawsuit alleging he suffered permanent kidney damage after giving plasma at one of those collection centres. Grifols facilities in Calgary and Regina have recently also failed inspections by Health Canada, including by not accurately assessing donors’ suitability.

Winnipeg residents want to ditch American firms, poll says

Manitoba’s largest labour union has released new polling that shows the City of Winnipeg needs to rethink its approach to procurement.