Policy record

Cutting $5 billion for the Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF)

Pulling federal support mid-stream creates unnecessary instability for municipalities and could delay transit-oriented housing Canadians desperately need. At a time when governments say they want to tackle the affordability and climate crises, cutting transit funding does the exact opposite.

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Nature of risk

Pulling federal support mid-stream creates unnecessary instability for municipalities and could delay transit-oriented housing Canadians desperately need. At a time when governments say they want to tackle the affordability and climate crises, cutting transit funding does the exact opposite.

Policy summary

What changed

Public transit is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways to reduce emissions while connecting people to jobs, schools and housing.

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theglobeandmail.com

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