The Minister of Rural Affairs’ tour leaves the area with just around $16 million for local municipalities.
Minister Lisa Thompson visited Massey and Elliot Lake yesterday to provide more funding through the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund.
She says the announcements demonstrate the government’s commitment to rural and Northern municipalities recognizing municipalities need predictability so they can plan and deliver projects.
Yesterday, she announced $8.68 million for the City of Elliot Lake while visiting the city.
She also made a stop in Massey to present the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers with its allocation of $1.94 million.
On Monday, she announced $1.6 million for the Municipality of Central Manitoulin, $1.94 million for Espanola and $2.3 million to the City of Greater Sudbury.
Thompson says all five announcements were an increase over last year ranging from six to 13 percent supporting areas with limited property assessment of investment in key local infrastructure.
She adds other municipalities will also be receiving similar support through the program.
