The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), which represents all of Ontario’s 444 municipalities, first suggested a review was needed in 2024. That motion was brought forward by Whitby Mayor Elizabeth Roy, one day before the province released its new budget. Mayor Carter was on Here and Now with his view of the Ontario provincial budget. “We continue to go back to homeowners to increase their taxes to be able to pay for the resources and services,” Carter added. “When municipalities don't have to pay as much for these provincial services, they do put the money into infrastructure,” She said.

Source: CBC News April 06, 2026 13:31 UTC