government to negotiate a fairer distribution of existing taxes. Working Canadians should not have to stretch their budgets beyond their means, and the same principle should apply to municipalities. The new agreement would enable municipalities to make residents’ lives more affordable, infrastructure more reliable and communities safer. Despite limited resources, municipalities continue to lead by taking local action on important issues like homelessness, according to Josh Morgan, Mayor of the City of London, ON, and Chair of FCM’s Big City Mayors’ Caucus (BCMC). “When times are tough, people show their true character,” he said. “Here in London and across the country, municipalities are stepping up to support Canadians. With Canada’s harsh winters, the impact on our most vulnerable populations is severe. As the cost of living rises, more Canadians are being pushed onto the streets. We can only end chronic homelessness by working together.” 183 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 02 FEDERATION OF CANADIAN MUNICIPALITIES (FCM)
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTI5MjAx