Canada's Ambassador to the United States of America

Delivers Keynote Address at CCPPP Conference November 15, 2016

TORONTO, Oct. 20, 2016 /CNW/ -  Canada's Ambassador to the United States of America, Mr. David MacNaughton, will deliver a keynote address at the 24^th Annual Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships Conference on November 15^th, 2016 at the Sheraton Centre Hotel in downtown Toronto.

Ambassador MacNaughton will discuss the Canada – US relationship moving forward with a new president set to take office on January 20^th, 2017. He will also highlight the benefits both countries enjoy through an ongoing and open dialogue about shared concerns relating to our economic, security and infrastructure needs.

"Addressing America's infrastructure needs will mean addressing long term economic and security needs for both Canada and the U.S.," says CCPPP President and CEO Mark Romoff. "It will also provide the basis for more Canadian and U.S. firms to partner with one another in the pursuit of P3 projects. We're honoured to have Ambassador MacNaughton help lead that discussion."

Details for Ambassador MacNaughton's keynote address are as follows:

Time: 1:40pm
Date: Tuesday, November 15^th, 2016
Location: Grand Ballroom, Sheraton Centre Hotel, Toronto

About the Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships: Established in 1993, CCPPP is a national, non-partisan, member-based organization with broad representation from across the public and private sectors. Its mission is to promote smart, innovative and modern approaches to infrastructure development and service delivery through public-private partnerships with all levels of government. The Council is a proponent of evidence-based public policy in support of P3s, facilitates the adoption of international best practices, and educates stakeholders and the community on the economic and social benefits of public-private partnerships.

SOURCE Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships

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