Opposition grows between transport minister, Quebec mayors over who should cover public transit bill

There appears to be a strong disconnect between provincial and municipal lawmakers over who should fund the rising deficits of public transit agencies. And riders are the ones caught in the middle as threats to service cuts loom larger. City leaders want the Quebec government to absorb most of the transit deficits. The transport minister replying that it’s not the province’s responsibility. Global’s Tim Sargeant reports.

• Montreal, Quebec lawmakers divided over transit funding