"The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) stated that municipalities are facing an unsustainable funding shortfall of billions of dollars annually, impacting their ability to fund essential services."
"Whitby Mayor Elizabeth Roy emphasized that the budget released by the province did not adequately address the persistent funding gaps, stating, 'We have gone backwards.'"
"Roy pointed out that municipalities are often required to co-fund social services and health-related programming, which diverts necessary funds from critical infrastructure projects."
"Local health networks are mandated to cover 10 percent of the costs for new hospital constructions, a requirement that Roy believes should be lowered to allow more funding for roads and infrastructure."
Municipalities in Ontario report an unsustainable funding shortfall of billions annually for provincial programs like social services and health care. The Association of Municipalities of Ontario has called for a review of the fiscal framework, citing a $4 billion shortfall. Whitby Mayor Elizabeth Roy highlighted that the budget fails to address these gaps, forcing municipalities to delay infrastructure projects. Municipal governments often co-fund health services, but the province primarily legislates health care. Roy advocates for reduced municipal contributions to hospital construction to redirect funds to infrastructure needs.
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