• The renewal of Ontario's water and sewer infrastructure is essential to building strong and vital communities. Municipalities seeking to undertake water and/or sewer initiatives should be guided by the following in determining which financing and procurement model meets their objectives:
• The community and key stakeholders should be consulted during all phases of the initiative; and
• The model must ensure that public ownership, control and accountability are maintained.
Municipalities may engage private firms to operate their water and/or sewer infrastructure.