For decades, our cities and communities have lacked the resources to live up to their full potential as partners in building a better Canada. Municipal governments are impeded by an outdated tax system that leaves them with only 8¢ of every tax dollar collected in Canada. They have had to delay infrastructure repairs and as a result, they are today grappling with an infrastructure deficit of $123 billion.
By working together, the federal government and the municipalities have made some progress. This has come about as a result of recent investments, such as the GST refund, the Gas Tax Fund, the Building Canada Fund, as well as funding for public transit, affordable housing, a cost-shared recovery plan and support for police services.