
Videos from P3 2018: The 26th Annual CCPPP Conference on Public-Private Partnerships
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Mark Bain, Chair, The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships and Partner, Torys LLP
The Hon. John Manley, P.C., O.C., Honorary Chair, The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships
Mark Romoff, President and CEO, The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships
Chantal Sorel, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Capital, SNC-Lavalin
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Minister Champagne will discuss the role public-private partnerships can play in the government’s $180-billion Investing in Canada Plan to successfully and quickly deliver public transit and other key infrastructure projects that build sustainable and socially inclusive communities, drive economic growth and improve quality of life for Canadians.
Sponsored by: ACS Infrastructure
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Subways, light-rail transit, trains, streetcars and buses . . . The next generation of public transit projects are complicated, costly and closely watched by the public and government. They’re also vitally important for the livability, inclusivity and economic future of the world’s most densely populated cities. Panellists with responsibility for delivering transit projects worth billions of dollars will discuss the role of public-private partnerships in quickly bringing this critical infrastructure to life and in transferring risk successfully, as well as how to navigate some common challenges with projects of this magnitude.
Moderator: Chantal Sorel, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Capital, SNC-Lavalin Inc. and Director, CCPPP
Panel:
Jon Lamonte, Chief Executive, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM)
Amanda Farrell, President and CEO, Partnerships BC
Ehren Cory, President and CEO, Infrastructure Ontario and Director, CCPPP
Sponsored by: Ontario Power Generation and 407 ETR
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This session will discuss possible changes in procurement, risk allocation and financing to help improve P3 project delivery, from the design-build perspective.
Moderator: Sarah Clark, President & CEO, Fraser River Pile and Dredge (GP) Inc.
Panel:
Tim Heavenor, Chief Financial Officer, Graham Group
Douglas R. Sanders, Partner, Public-Private Infrastructure Projects Group, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
David Jull, Senior Advisor, Transportation, WSP Canada Inc.
Sponsored by: Graham Group
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Change is coming to the Energy sector with new technology, evolving customer expectations, volatile demand on the grid, and increased shocks to the system due to climate change. This session will examine what structural changes are needed to the sector, whether risk allocations are being maximized, and what opportunities there are to further involve the private sector in the delivery of energy.
Moderator:David McFadden, Counsel, Gowling WLG
Panel:
Ram Mahidhara, Chief Investment Officer, International Finance Corporation
Brian Bentz, President and CEO of Alectra Inc.
Ron Dizy, Senior Vice President, Partnerships and Managing Director, Advanced Energy Centre, MaRS
Olivia Steedman, Managing Director, Greenfield Investments & Value Creation, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
Andrew Clark, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Spark Power
Sponsored by: Computershare
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Meet the people and hear the stories behind some of Canada’s leading projects at the 21st Annual CCPPP Awards for Innovation & Excellence in Public-Private Partnerships.
Gold Sponsor: PwC
Silver Sponsors: BTY Group, Englobe, Stonebridge Financial Corporation, Stuart Olson
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The governor will discuss how his government is working closely with the private sector to renew the Puerto Rican economy and quickly rebuild after Hurricane Maria made a deadly direct hit on the island a year ago, severely damaging the electrical grid, housing, roads and ports. This transformation will require the island to innovate and rethink its traditional ways of operating, presenting new opportunities for future growth and competitiveness.
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After now 10+ years of operating P3 projects, the marketplace has firsthand experience at managing the risk of operations. Some risk was foreseen and mitigated by the Operator on bid day. However, after walking many miles in Project Agreement's, new risks are being recognized. With downward pressure to reduce bid costs by Project Co, is the Operator forced into a corner without enough room to maneuver when bad "stuff" happens? Will this continue or is there other ways to shape Project Agreements so that the Operators doesn't have to gamble with their future or add risk contingencies to future bid costs? Find out what industry experts know now that maybe they didn't fully understand when they bid the Project.
Moderator: Louise Panneton, Founder and President, P1 Consulting
Panel:
Sean Wiley, Executive Vice President, Asset & Contract Management, Infrastructure Ontario
Paul Martin, Senior Vice President, Origination, Plenary Group
Darryl Brown, Partner, Gowling WLG
ClVIDEO Andreetta, Director of Business Development, Johnson Controls L.P.
Sponsored by: Miller Thomson
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Hiccups happen in projects and sometimes they can seem insurmountable. When things go wrong . . . seriously wrong, having a P3 model in place — and a strong team behind it — can save the day, forging strong outcomes that are less likely in other procurement models and bringing projects back from the brink.
Moderator:Tim Philpotts, Partner and Senior Vice President, Infrastructure Advisory, Ernst & Young Orenda Corporate Finance Inc. and Director, CCPPP
Panel:
Joey Comeau, Senior Vice President, Capital Services, EllisDon Corporation
Angela Clayton, Group Head, Buildings Division, Plenary Group
Bill Bailey, Senior Vice President, Redevelopment & Facilities, Halton Healthcare Services
Sponsored by: McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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Indigenous communities across Canada have a critical need for new infrastructure, from clean drinking water to more housing to broadband connectivity, but face a significant backlog in funding these projects. The panel will look at potential new funding models being considered by the FNII in order to develop sustainable approaches made for and by First Nations that ensure a growing number of communities are able to invest and significantly partner in major resource and energy projects that create jobs, training, and economic benefits.
Moderator: Susie Henderson, North America Leader, Infrastructure Investment & Economics, GHD Advisory
Panel:
Jason Calla, Director, First Nations Health Authority
Chief Corrina Leween, Cheslatta Carrier Nation
Regional Deputy Grand Chief Joe Miskokomon, Anishinabek Nation
Allan Clarke, Consultant, Allan Clarke & Associates
Sponsored by: WT Partnership
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The recent financial close on the Gordie Howe Bridge is a milestone for the first transnational P3 for Canada, carrying unique risks along the way. Learn more about the evolution of P3 bridge projects and find out how the lessons learned to date can be applied for future bridge projects and other asset classes.
Moderator: Brian Kelsall, Partner, Fasken
Panel:
Bryce Phillips, CEO, Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority
Nuria Haltiwanger, CEO, ACS Infrastructure
Tom Barlow, Partner, Fasken
Andrew Doctoroff, Senior Advisor to Rick Snyder, Governor of Michigan
Sponsored by: Fasken
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Mr. Mancinelli will discuss why he spearheaded the labour union’s almost $8-billion pension fund to make significant investments in P3 infrastructure projects across the country. A bold initiative that has meant the union’s 120,000 Canadian members — who work in construction, manufacturing and commerce, and the public service — are not only the backbone of creating and operating these much-needed infrastructure projects for their fellow Canadians, they also benefit from the strong returns these investments have generated.
Sponsored by: Pomerlau
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With 60 provincial projects completed and almost 60 more in the planning, procurement and construction phase, Ontario has been Canada’s largest P3 market for close to three decades. In Newfoundland and Labrador, interest is growing in P3s with two projects in the health-care sector currently in the procurement stage, a third under construction and one starting procurement soon. The ministers will discuss their government’s infrastructure priorities and what’s next for the future of public-private partnerships in their jurisdictions.
Moderator: Jennifer Aument, President, Transurban North America
Panel:
Hon. Monte McNaughton, Minister of Infrastructure, Ontario
Hon. Steve Crocker, Minister of Transportation and Works, Newfoundland & Labrador
Sponsored by: Aon Risk Solutions
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From sophisticated data collection to transformed streetscapes, cities are ground zero for technological innovations that will change the way people live, work and play. This panel of global experts will look at what governments need to do to capitalize on and manage this high-speed change and where the private sector can best spark innovation.
Moderator:Kelly Gillis, Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, Government of Canada
Panel:
Gunnar Edwin Crawford, Head, Stavanger Smart City, Norway
Ede Ijjasz-Vasquez, Senior Director, Social, Urban, Rural and Resilience Global Practice, World Bank Group
Dr. Pamela Robinson, Associate Professor, School of Urban and Regional Planning, Ryerson University
Sponsored by: GHD
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This panel of industry, government and legal officials have survived the full dispute resolution process and will focus on the hard lessons learned, as well as the differences in navigating disputes with a government partner. This “how to” discussion will include advice on maximizing chances of avoiding disputes and increasing the odds of winning.
Moderator: Tim Murphy, Executive Partner and Co-Chair, Aboriginal, Government Relations, Project Finance, Infrastructure and Energy, McMillan LLP
Panel:
Patrick Freer, Senior Vice President, Asset Management, Fengate Asset Management
Agnes von dem Hagen, Vice President, Legal Services, Infrastructure Ontario
Hagit Muriel Elul, Partner & Co-Chair, Arbitration Practice Group, Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP
Jason J. Annibale, Partner and National Co-Chair, Construction, McMillan LLP
Sponsored by: McMillan LLP
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The Pacific Alliance is a regional initiative created by Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru to promote greater competitiveness and economic growth. Hear from senior officials about the infrastructure opportunities available in their respective countries and how P3 expertise will factor into their growing project pipelines.
Moderator: Jordan Schwartz, Director, Infrastructure, PPPs and Guarantees (IPG), The World Bank
Panel:
Alberto Ñecco, Executive Director, ProInversión (Private Investment Promotion Agency), Peru
Mauricio Marquez, Head, Hospital Infrastructure Program, Concessions Department, Ministry of Public Works, Government of Chile
Carlos Alberto Sandoval, Vice President, Structuring and Project Management, Financiera de Desarrolo Nacional (FDN), Colombia
Sponsored by: Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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Mr. Lavallée will outline the mandate of the Bank and its corporate plans and strategies to enable innovative investments in transformational infrastructure projects. The Bank has $35 billion available to partner with private investors and provinces, territories, municipalities and Indigenous communities to build more much-needed infrastructure.
Sponsored by: Parsons
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Mr. Mai's presentation will detail what the future impacts of autonomous vehicles will be on transportation networks and how these vehicles can solve ‘first mile’ and ‘last mile’ solutions by connecting passengers to existing public transit systems.
Sponsored by: 407 ETR
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What are the latest automated vehicle technologies in this ever-changing sector and what effects will they have on the way transportation networks are planned and deployed?
Moderator: Sarah Houde, Executive Director, Propulsion Québec
Panel:
Sharad Agarwal, Senior Vice President, North America, EasyMile
Marko Kroenke, Head of Technology, Global Product Management, Bombardier Transportation
Adam Blinick, Director, Public Policy and Communications, Uber Canada
Sponsored by: Johnson Controls
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What role can industry play in driving the move to automated vehicles and what policy and incentives does government need to implement to keep ahead of the curve in this globally competitive sector?
Moderator: Josipa G. Petrunic, Executive Director & CEO, Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC)
Panel:
Karl Schober, Associate, Corporate Group, Dentons
Mike Corby, Director, IBI Group
Jim Lothrop, Director General, Innovation Centre, Transport Canada
Sponsored by: IBI Group