Mr. Speaker, the federal gas tax fund is predictable, flexible, long-term, and stable funding that is crucial to community infrastructure. Municipalities have the flexibility to direct federal funding toward projects they identify as a priority.
Transferring the remaining $30 million from old programs to the federal gas tax fund is an effective way to support municipalities' investments.
The Government of Canada is committed to working with provinces, territories, and municipalities, as well as with key partners such as the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the Union des municipalités du Québec to ensure that these people have the support they need to build and fulfill their needs and to build strong, stronger, and inclusive communities.