It is good practice for provincial ministries/agencies, municipalities and broader public-sector partners to engage the public and stakeholders early in the development of public infrastructure investment plans and to continue to engage them throughout the process. Open and honest communication and engagement can build local support for investment and can improve the ability of the proponents to design, build and maintain public infrastructure initiatives that deliver the high-quality services Ontarians need and deserve. Opportunities for engaging the public and stakeholders should be identified in an organization's communications plan.