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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday May 23, 2008 - 5 Officials to gather on Places to Grow Elected officials from all levels of government will soon gather in Halton to discuss how to pay for the implementation of the Province's Places to Grow plan. The Canadian Urban Institute (CUI), in partnership with the Region and in conjunction with the GTA and Hamilton mayors and chairs, will host a one-day conference Friday, June 6 called 'Building Complete Communities: A Summit to Explore New Ways to Afford Sustainable Growth.' "While we plan for how our communities will grow over the next 25 years, financing the infrastructure needed to accommodate growth presents a significant challenge," said Regional Chair Gary Carr. "Growth is not paying for itself in Ontario, but all three levels of government can work together to find solutions." In addition to presentations from senior regional and local municipal staff from Halton and York regions and the cities of Mississauga and Toronto, Public Infrastructure Renewal Deputy Minister Carol Layton will discuss progress made by a provincial-municipal working group looking into issues related to the funding of municipal infrastructure. To round out the debate about roles and responsibilities for financing growth, Infrastructure Canada Deputy Minister John Forster will "The last six months has seen unparalleled levels of interaction between provincial and municipal staff." Glen Murray, president and CEO, Canadian Urban Institute the re-examination of existing ones, such as development charges. "We need to define infra- structure more broadly and view these expenditures as investments that lead to uplifts in tax revenue," he said. For more information on registration for the event contact Linda Varekamp at 416365-0816, ext. 221. discuss issues related to the infrastructure deficit. A panel will present municipal case studies and delegates will also hear about innovative approaches to financing growth used in other countries. "This session is billed as the beginning of a constructive conversation aimed at gaining a common understanding of the immense fiscal challenges facing municipalities in the Greater Golden Horseshoe," said CUI president and CEO Glen Murray, who will make a keynote address at the session and moderate the day's discussions. "But we will also be talking about opportunities. The last six months has seen unparalleled levels of interaction between provincial and municipal staff, and this is an opportunity to give a variety of complex issues a public airing." Murray added that meeting the challenges of financing complete communities will demand not only the adoption of new tools but also The Indian food Oakville has bee waiting for... Real Indian food served the real Indian way... TAKE OUT MENU MEAL DEAL FOR 2 2 Veg Samosas g Butter Chicken Lamb Curry y Dal Makhani Basmati Rice 2 Naans CO -11 JUNE 4 com show. togolf toron www. Online Golf Auction MING The season's GOLF deals! Just in time for Father's Day! BID EARLY - BID OFTEN! · Green fees at Ontario's most prestigious courses! · Golf holidays! Gift Cards! BEST $39 95 ++ Dinner Only Pick Up Cash Deal Chill out with DJ Shooks Friday Nights For private room or outdoor catering, please call IZ 416 617 8487 SNEAK PREVIEW STARTS MAY 28! Auction Closes June 11, 2008 218 Lakeshore Road East Oakville Place Your Bids At: 905 815 5900 www.paintedelephant.ca TorontoGolfShow.com