02/21/2013
As the Government of Canada prepares its 2013 Budget, AMO has sent a letter to Finance Minister Jim Flaherty urging him to make municipal infrastructure a priority for the benefit of local, regional and national economies. The letter was copied to the Premier, the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure and Minister of Transportation and Provincial Opposition leaders and critics. AMO is encouraging members to raise the importance of investments in municipal infrastructure with their federal and provincial representatives in any meetings, delegations or other discussions. Municipal infrastructure provides the foundation for residents and businesses to participate in the global economy and investments in infrastructure contribute to business and labour productivity. These investments are essential to building the local economies that contribute to Canadian prosperity. In speaking with your MPPs or MPs, members may find the following key messages helpful:
AMO will continue to ask and advocate for: