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flag Niagara region warns of tax hikes due to infrastructure costs, despite new business growth.

flag Officials in the Niagara region warn that tax increases are likely due to rising costs for critical infrastructure upgrades, including the Niagara Falls wastewater treatment plant, citing years of inconsistent funding. flag Mayor Sandra Easton and councillor Rob Foster stressed the need for long-term planning and fiscal responsibility, noting that property taxes are regressive and only a small portion of collected funds remain at the municipal level. flag Provincial support is expected for the wastewater project, with MPP Sam Oosterhoff citing billions in infrastructure investments and tax cuts since 2018. flag Federal MP Dean Allison called for federal action on U.S. trade, warning tariffs are pushing businesses to relocate to the U.S. flag Despite challenges, the region has added 246 new businesses and 4,400 jobs since 2015.

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