The resignation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau creates uncertainty for Canadian municipalities, particularly Toronto, which relies heavily on federal funding for crucial projects.
Justin Trudeau 's resignation as Liberal Leader, the leadership race it is triggering, and a subsequent federal election mean not only upheaval and uncertainty in Ottawa, but also for municipalities that rely on federal money to fund major priorities. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau listens as Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow speaks at a housing announcement in December 2023. Trudeau 's resignation means Chow will need to build a relationship with a new Prime Minister.
(Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press)When Toronto city Coun. Alejandra Bravo heard Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation announcement, her first reaction was, 'What does this mean for Toronto?' Trudeau's resignation as Liberal Leader, the leadership race it is triggering and a subsequent federal election mean not only upheaval and uncertainty in Ottawa, but also for municipalities that rely on federal money to fund major priorities. 'Municipalities have to deal with the fallout. And we don't necessarily have the tools, and we definitely don't have the funding to meet the challenges that we face,' Bravo said. Those challenges include transit and housing — both priorities the federal government has committed money to — and which elected officials like Bravo, and advocates, will be looking at closely amid the uncertain political future in Ottawa. Mayor Olivia Chow did not speak with media following Trudeau's announcement on Monday, but in a brief statement, she thanked him for his service and said she would 'stay focused' on her priorities.One of the federal government's recent promises to the city came in November, with an announcement of $1.2 billion for the TTC — a majority going toward purchasing new subway cars for Line 2. 'We know that we need those trains for our transit system, to move people to work, to school, around the city, to fight congestion. They're a crucial part of the local economy. If we don't get those new subway trains it really imperils the whole transit system,' said Brav
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