Public Transit Funding

• Montreal Climate Summit kicks off with commitments to better protect the planet

  Despite commitments, some people point out that cities like Montreal face a number of challenges to implementing policies to address the climate emergency.

  Environment

  May 7, 2024
  
• Quebec must find permanent sources of revenue for public transit: critics

  In its budget tabled March 21st, Quebec set aside $400 million to invest this year. Advocates hope a long-term solution will be found to guarantee better service. 

  Politics

  Mar 22, 2023
  
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• Ontario government to provide city of Barrie with funding for public transit improvements

  The city of Barrie will receive up to $19,319,807 for public transit and renovation and expansion.

  Politics

  Mar 27, 2019
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• Justin Trudeau announces $1.49B for public transit funding in Ontario

  The federal treasury is set to crack open its coffers and begin distributing $1.49 billion worth of transit funding among cities in Ontario for track upgrades, new buses, shelters and upgrades to stations.

  Canada

  Aug 23, 2016
• Federal transit funds too little, too late: Vancouver, Calgary mayors

  Even if Ottawa was offering enough infrastructure funding to cities, the envelope is opening too late, two Western mayors say. “But I don’t want that to sound negative,” said Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi.

  Crime

  Apr 26, 2015
• Wynne hints no property tax hike for transit

  Premier Kathleen Wynne still won't say how she'll raise $2 billion annually to improve transit, but is strongly hinting that she won't hike property taxes to do it.

  Money

  Apr 11, 2013