The above link is from the Canadian Federation of Municipalities, and relates to the Canadian Federal Government funding, to rebuilding communities and supporting Local Government. The news item includes a number of key areas, from social and community support, green energy, local jobs and community spend ,water and waste water , and more - Recognition of Local Governments limited role in raising funding, plus planning for the future .
The article is well worth a read and sharing with politicians, on the need to make sure Local Government is well funded, as well as some good arguments to use for Local Government Funding, any wear and any time !! - Greg McLean
"The " Canadian " federal government’s 2016 budget which stands to transform the way we build
cities and communities and marks a new era of federal-municipal partnership.
Budget 2016 includes unprecedented investments in
housing, transit, and green infrastructure that will not only bolster the economy now and in the
future, but will also improve the quality of life for Canadians living in
municipalities of all sizes from coast, to coast, to coast. The budget also introduces a new cost-sharing funding model, recognizing the
limited funding capacity confronting municipalities. With an immediate emphasis on short-term projects,
including repairs and renewal, FCM looks forward to working with the government
on longer-term funding strategies.
" Municipalities play a crucial role in delivering services and creating
quality hometowns for Canadians. Local governments are also best positioned to
identify and carry out the projects that best serve their residents. Budget
2016 recognizes this reality through an increased federal contribution to
important infrastructure projects and a streamlined process to ensure these
investments move quickly to build, repair, and maintain Canada’s core
infrastructure now and for years to come.
Local governments will be able to move ahead quickly with shovel-worthy
projects thanks to Budget 2016. The commitment to repair and maintenance of
municipal infrastructure will result in immediate benefits for Canadians by
improving roads, bridges, transit, clean water, and wastewater facilities in
their local communities while also allowing local governments to plan for
future projects."
