2025 Federal Pre-Budget Submission

As the Government of Canada prepares to table its 2025 budget in the fall, MFOA has prepared its first federal pre-budget submission to highlight municipal priorities and advocate for stronger federal support. The submission highlights fiscal and infrastructure challenges facing Ontario municipalities and presents practical recommendations for building a stronger, more sustainable federal-municipal partnership. 

Our recommendations are as follows: 

1. Commit to FCM’s call for a new Municipal Growth Framework, which involves a full-scale review of the federal-municipal fiscal relationship 
   
   
2. Increase federal investments in local infrastructure to support economic growth, improve local service levels, and address Ontario’s housing needs 
   
   
3. Consult with finance staff from Ontario municipalities to align federal infrastructure programs with the province’s development charge (DC) framework