Statement by Aaron Dyck
While I do not generally use public transit, an investment in infrastructure is never a bad idea for any municipality. The cancellation of funding for the LRT in Hamilton will only undermine the city's ability to continue to compete in a global economy. The ability of citizens to move around freely is only a small piece of the puzzle. Replacing aging infrastructure, such as the sewer system and roadways, is critical to ensure that the city of Hamilton can grow in the future.
The City of Hamilton has already spent a large chunk of money on this project, and there needs to be accountability from the Office of the Premier and the Provincial Government.
The final point I would like to make is that this signals that the Province of Ontario is not open for business. Increased infrastructure spending is a cornerstone of growth. By pulling the infrastructure spending you are signaling to investors that the Province doesn't see itself having the funding to go with an economic boom that should come from corporate growth.
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