Budget 2011 announced that federal departments would be required to assess the suitability to PPP procurement for their capital projects with $100 million in spending—that's the threshold to apply the screen—for assets that would have a lifespan of 20 years. For such projects, departments have to basically ask themselves the question of whether this project could be delivered successfully as a PPP. And for as long as this option remains viable, the option is on the table.
At the end of the day, the responsible minister or the Treasury Board, depending on the level of delegation of authority for procurement, will make a decision based on the best value.