Stage 2 LRT east extension won't be ready in spring 2025: Amilcar
The head of OC Transpo says the extension of the Confederation Line LRT to the east end will not be ready next spring.
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The head of OC Transpo says the extension of the Confederation Line LRT to the east end will not be ready next spring.
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities welcomed the new funding, saying it would help cities tackle the multibillion-dollar costs of adapting to climate change
Ottawa will provide $530 million over the next eight years for the new Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation program.
Canadian cities and towns facing an uphill battle to stave off the effects of climate change will share more than half a billion dollars from a new federal adaptation fund, but the money is barely a blip in the bills Canadian municipalities are facing for floods, fires and other severe weather.
Under the initiative, local governments can apply for up to $1 million to help cover adaptation project costs and up to $70,000 for risk assessments and feasibility studies.