Winnipeg is moving quickly to implement the new development fees Mayor Brian Bowman says the city needs to cover the cost of growth. A report published Friday calls for new "impact fees" to be implemented on Jan. 1, pending executive policy committee approval and a city council vote later this fall. They would conservatively total $31 million from residential homes alone in 2017, the report states. Economic development incentives may also be offered, as well as reduced charges for industrial developments, the report states. The report also states the impact fees should be reviewed after two years.

Source: CBC News September 16, 2016 17:48 UTC