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Hamilton’s deficit projection grows as wait continues for federal, provincial assistance
COVID-19 pandemic.In his best case scenario, Mike Zegarac, Hamilton’s general manager of finance, is forecasting that a three month lockdown ending June 30, followed by a six-month recovery period that allows for a resumption of municipal services would result in a 2020 budget deficit of $61.6 million.