Write to your Member of Parliament (MP) and urge the Government of Canada to honour their funding commitment to Toronto. Select your email provider below and click on your MP’s email address to send a template letter. Feel free to edit the letter provided to better reflect your views.
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Dear [insert name of local Member of Parliament],
The financial repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to have an enormous impact on the City of Toronto’s budget – lost revenue from reduced TTC ridership, increased costs to shelter the growing number of people experiencing homelessness, and much more.
During the 2021 federal election, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau personally committed to help Toronto through the pandemic.
Toronto needs the Federal government to provide promised support of $235 million for the City’s 2022 pandemic impacts, to match the Province’s commitment.
I understand that the Government of Canada has not provided this funding. Without federal support, City funding for future frontline services will be affected.
I urge you to help the people of Toronto by delivering on the promise your government made to the people of Toronto.
These financial impacts continue in 2023 and beyond and your government’s continued partnership is absolutely necessary.
Beyond this immediate support, I encourage you to support Toronto City Council’s call for a new fiscal framework. A new financial deal is needed for our city, one that recognizes its complexity, diversity and significant contribution to the success of the region, province and country.
I urge you to honour the funding commitment to Toronto – Canada’s economic engine.
Sincerely,
[Insert Your Name]