Province commissions study into public-private funding for new schools
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The Manitoba government has hired a private consulting firm to study the value of a public-private partnership for building schools.
KPMG LLC’s contract is effective now and its business case is expected by the end of the year. The process is expected to involve meetings with stakeholders, as well as “risk workshops.”
Premier Brian Pallister announced his government was interested in the P3 model back in the spring when it released a request for proposals to look more closely at the possibility of using it to build four new schools. Once the goverment has a business case, it can decide whether to start looking for possible private-sector partners.
In a release, Education and Training Minister Ian Wishart said KPMG was chosen for its “significant experience in P3 projects in Alberta and Saskatchewan schools.” He noted the firm “is well-suited to determine whether the Manitoba Schools Project is suitable for a P3 delivery model.”
CUPE Manitoba was quick to criticize the announcement, saying in a release that the premier “isn’t telling the whole story.”
Concerns have been raised about the P3 model across the country, CUPE said, where at least one province actually bought back schools.
The premier said KPMG’s business case will be made public “if there is demonstrated value for money.”