Canadian Federation of Municipalities proposes infrastructure funding shift, following Calgary's water main break.

Canada's infrastructure faces an urgent need for upgrades, particularly following a massive water main break in Calgary, according to the president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Geoff Stewart. In response, Stewart's group has proposed a "municipal growth framework" that would change federal and provincial funding formulas to allow municipalities to access more funds. The report also suggests that Ottawa and the provinces could raise revenue through income tax or sales tax hikes.

August 18, 2024
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