Huron and Bruce counties will be receiving more government funding to help with COVID-19 operational costs.
In a March 4th release, Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson announced that 1.9 million dollars will be split amongst municipalities in Huron and Bruce, The latest financial relief from the province will help ensure the delivery of critical services during the pandemic and keep capital projects on track. The funding is being prioritized to help municipalities hardest hit by the pandemic and can be used for things like personal protective equipment, cleaning supplies and by-law enforcement.
In total, the 2 counties of Huron and Bruce and 14 lower tier municipalities will split the latest funding. The release says that the announced 1.9 million dollars is part of the province’s $500 million investment to help ensure the stability of Ontario’s 444 municipalities as they plan for the year ahead.
“Our government continues to adapt and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic as it evolves, and we know our municipal partners are on the front lines of this effort – providing the critical services people depend on every day,” says Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. “Our municipalities have been clear that they need ongoing operating funding in 2021, and it is important that we step up and provide that support so our municipal partners can continue to deliver the services Ontarians rely on each and every day.”
“Municipalities are important partners in the fight against COVID-19,” says Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance and President of the Treasury Board. “We know the global pandemic has created significant financial challenges for communities across the province. That’s why we have been there with support from the very beginning. I encourage our federal partners to step forward with additional investments as all three governments work together to protect people’s health and jobs.”
