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LUMCO mayors satisfied after meeting with Trudeau by David Lea Oakville Beaver Staff 7 | Thursday, April 21, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Ontario's big city mayors say they're encouraged by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's commitment to partner with municipalities on certain key issues. The Large Urban Mayors' Caucus of Ontario (LUMCO), which includes Oakville Mayor Rob Burton, met with Trudeau and several members of his cabinet last week to discuss issues including infrastructure funding, job creation and affordable housing. The event, which was attended by Burton, saw talks focus on forging a new and different relationship between the two levels of government. The federal government made a commitment to tackle infrastructure funding and other major issues by working in partnership with cities at a four-sided table that would include the federal government, provincial government, cities and indigenous people. "The Prime Minister clearly understands the need to have all levels of government at the table to deal with the complex issues facing today's cities -- that's the only way we'll see real progress," said Jeff Lehman, Barrie Mayor and LUMCO Chair. "LUMCO mayors look forward to working with the federal government as soon as possible on solutions to these issues for the benefit of the six million residents who share our priorities." In a Twitter statement Burton said the mayors welcome the improvement in the attitude and respect Ottawa now shows them. In a press release issued Mayor Rob Burton Monday (April 18) LUMCO applauded the federal government's plans to invest $120 million in infrastructure over the next 10 years. The federal government has said the funding will come in two phases. LUMCO has requested that Phase 1 implementation include straightforward funding mechanisms, similar to the permanent and indexed federal Gas Tax Fund, and streamlined approval processes to make funding available for municipalities as soon as possible. The mayor's group also requested that the federal government consult directly with municipalities for input into the implementation of Phase 2 funding. The group said it is encouraged the Trudeau government increased its funding commitment up to 50 per cent for some infrastructure projects in recognition that municipalities across Canada own 60 per cent of public infrastructure, yet, Ontario cities get only 10 cents of every tax dollar collected. It also called on the federal government to make Canada Pension Plan (CPP) enhancement a priority and asked the government to work to align provinces nationally to find consensus on CPP enhancements so they don't have to create their own pension plans. Affordable housing was another critical issue, LUMCO said it was happy to see action on. Minister of Families, Children and Social Development Jean-Yves Duclos emphasized the federal government's commitment to building a national housing strategy and to working in partnership with the provinces, territories and municipalities in developing innovative options and solutions to address this crisis. LUMCO represents 67 per cent of Ontario's population with mayors of 27 communities of more than 100,000 residents. Since 1967 Custom made or reupholstered to suit your style! upholstery & design Sofas · Chairs Headboards · Throw Pillows Drapery & Hardware 11-2345 Wyecroft Rd, Oakville · 905.616.3156 · www.baiers.ca ANNUAL POOL ACCESSORY SALE - APRIL 22ND - MAY 1ST HUGE SAVINGS ON ALL YOUR POOL NEEDS! LIQUID CHLORINE REFILLS* With any $20 purchase Limit 10L per household Refill Only, Container not included 9 /L ¢ HAYWARD 1HP PUMP* 6 KG CHLORINE PUCKS* 6 KG SUPER Z PUCKS* $ 12' 14' 16' 18' 20' X X X X X 24' 28' 32' 36' 40' RECT RECT RECT RECT RECT 299 59.99 89.99 $ 99.99 $ 129.99 $ 159.99 $ $ $ 34.99 One per customer $ 59 .95 One per customer AUTOMATIC POOL CLEANER* SOLAR BLANKETS* REPLACEMENT POOL HEATER* REPLACEMENT POOL LINERS* 12' 14' 16' 18' 20' X X X X X 24' 28' 32' 36' 40' RECT RECT RECT RECT RECT 999 1199 $ 1399 $ 1599 $ 1999 $ $ $ 199 $ $1,099 FROM 12' X 24' INGROUND KIDNEY SHAPE POOL* 27,999 INSTALLED ABOVE GROUND POOLS* INSTALLED Vinyl & Fiberglass available 15' ROUND $ 2299 18' ROUND $ 2499 12' X 20' OVAL $ 3499 15' X 25' X OVAL $ 3999 $ 19,999* 16' SWIM SPAS 504 IROQUOIS SHORE ROAD, UNIT #1, OAKVILLE, ON L6H 3K4 · www.leisureindustries.ca *Limited Time Offer, No Dealers Please, Quantities Limited. Restrictions apply. Check - in store for details. Not applicable on prior sales. O.A.C. 905.815.5252