I am from the municipal field, I was a mayor for 12 years. I can guarantee you that there is money, but the same people are footing the bill, whether in Ottawa, provincially or municipally. The municipal taxpayer also pays federal and provincial income tax; it is always the same taxpayer paying. Since the government is investing money in infrastructure, it might be good for it to increase its share and decrease the part to be provided by the communities, the first payers.
On February 10th, 2009. See this statement in context.