News: Election 2019: Local governments seek permanent doubling of core infrastructure funding tool
“As the order of government closest to people’s daily challenges,
municipalities make the most of the tools available to build solutions
that work. Growing the proven and reliable GTF transfer is the most
straightforward next step the next federal government can take to build
better lives across the country,” said FCM President Bill Karsten.
municipalities make the most of the tools available to build solutions
that work. Growing the proven and reliable GTF transfer is the most
straightforward next step the next federal government can take to build
better lives across the country,” said FCM President Bill Karsten.
Municipalities collect just 10 cents of each Canadian tax dollar, yet
they are responsible for nearly 60 percent of the public infrastructure
that supports Canada’s economy and quality of life. That includes
everything from roads and bridges to water, waste and transit systems.
Each year, the GTF supports the renewal of this core infrastructure by
flowing predictable funds to cities and communities of all sizes.
De-linked from gas taxes in 2011, this direct and reliable transfer
empowers local leaders to identify local priorities and plan long-term
solutions.