Cities and communities are on the brink of financial crisis.
That is why I'm joining Mayors across Canada in calling for emergency federal funding to continue supporting Canadians through the COVID-19 pandemic.
#cdnmuni #cdnpoli #covid19Canada https://twitter.com/FCM_online/status/1253324471684829185

Municipalities are the order of government closest to Canadians. Local leaders are already taking extraordinary measures to protect Canadians and help people and businesses weather the economic storm. But we need help.

This is not only a cashflow issue — we’re facing historic non-recoverable financial losses. Municipalities face a near-term gap of $10-$15 billion.

Our ask to the Federal Gov't: at least $10 billion in federal emergency operating funding to keep essential municipal services running strong. #covid19Canada #COVID19 #cdnpoli #cdnmuni

As #Edmonton Mayor & Big City Mayors Caucus chair, I see the extraordinary challenges many cities are facing. Some will need additional upfront support to address massive challenges in public health & mental health and to protect our homeless population.

Cities and communities are major economic drivers for Canada. The emerging crisis represents a destabilizing force for our national economy and the daily lives of all Canadians. #COVID19 #COVID19AB

In the absence of significant action from either provincial or federal govts to address severe revenue shortfalls resulting from #COVID19, @FCM_online is calling on all orders of government to work together in partnership, starting today with an appeal to national leadership.