COVID-19 funding announcement made by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.The pledge from Ottawa would see $19 billion for provinces and territories to support “a safe restart” of the Canadian economy, which includes $2 billion to cover municipalities’ operating costs.
Coronavirus: Provinces to receive $19B from Ottawa to restart economies The Ontario government is expected to match the funding to help its cities’ budgets.Guelph Mayor Cam Guthrie, who chairs the Large Urban Mayors’ Caucus of Ontario (LUMCO), said his group which represents 70 per cent of Ontarians is happy to hear help is on the way.“On behalf of Ontario’s big-city mayors, we appreciate that Prime Minister Trudeau and Premier Ford have responded to our calls for support and.