Soraya Martinez Ferrada at the Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities Committee

On May 16th, 2022. See this statement in context.

May 16th, 2022 / 12:55 p.m.

Liberal

Soraya Martinez Ferrada Liberal Hochelaga, QC

I want to thank my fellow member.

My question is for all the mayors, but I'd first like to hear Mr. Dorais's response.

I'm pleased to see my former colleague again virtually, in Ottawa.

My question will be about funding provided to municipalities. All three of you mentioned how important it was for the funding to be given directly to the municipalities, because they are familiar with local problems and needs. None of you mentioned the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the FCM, and I would like to have your opinion on something.

Could the FCM be a useful vehicle for distributing the funding to municipalities, while respecting the issue of rural areas compared with large urban centres?

I give the floor to Mr. Dorais.

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