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 CBC - Big City Mayors Demand Federal Cash

Canada's big city mayors say they need billions of dollars and a 20-year plan to fix the country's crumbling roads and sewer systems, but promise to match the federal government contribution with their own funding.
Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson says they recognize the money problems the federal government is dealing with, but reminded them that deferred and delayed infrastructure work will end up costing more.
There is a "very pressing need for all of us to do more," Robertson said.

"The cities are ready to do our part," by matching the federal funds, he added.
In Vancouver earlier this week, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities said cities and towns need another $2.5 billion a year in order to keep Canada competitive. The 22-member big city mayors' caucus would like to see a commitment in next year's federal budget.

The organization says that would bring the total to $5.75 billion a year from the federal government — funds that should be matched by the provinces and municipalities themselves.
The federation says $1 billion of it should be dedicated to fighting gridlock that it says costs the Canadian economy $10 billion a year in lost productivity.

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