OTTAWA—Canada’s cities say the federal Liberals are willing to find creative ways to remove political roadblocks from provinces to fund billions in municipal projects, a sign of hope that comes as they ask Ottawa for more money and new ways to fund local work. Iveson’s comments came near the end of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ conference in Ottawa this week, which included a meeting with Trudeau and Freeland on Thursday afternoon. YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN...Cities are also hoping for billions in new spending and potential new powers. On Thursday, the federation released its wish list for the first 100 days of the Trudeau government’s second mandate. He also said opposition parties have been open to the group’s suggestions, but would not reveal which ones.

Source: thestar November 28, 2019 19:07 UTC