With a federal election on the near horizon, Manitoba municipalities have three core priorities.
A New Growth Framework
Modernized Funding Model & Core Infrastructure Investments
- 21st century municipalities need 21st century funding
- Enhance the Canada Community-Building Fund to support municipal strategic investments for growth
- A new dedicated core infrastructure fund for water and wastewater
- Less red tape, and more flexibility for getting infrastructure projects off the ground
Local Realities and Practical Solutions
Responsive Development
- Work with municipalities to set homebuilding targets, responsively to local needs and pressures
- Avoid a one-size-fits-all policy that penalizes rural, smaller urban, or northern communities
- Reward municipal innovation that builds homes quickly and efficiently
Protecting Communities
Public Safety & Sustainable Policing
- Reform the bail and parole systems to keep repeat offenders off the streets
- No more offloading of higher policing costs
- Consult with municipalities before policing changes that cost communities more
- Enhance social and mental health support to keep police focused on policing
December 2-3, 2024
Advocacy in Ottawa
AMM and Manitoba’s FCM representatives held several meeting with a wide range of federal officials in Ottawa to ensure Manitoba voices are heard before the next federal election. These included formal meetings with the Prime Minister’s Office, ministers of the Crown, numerous MPs from government and opposition, and with officials who will be working on election platforms for the various parties.