Yukon Becomes Chair of Provincial/Territorial Ministers
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The episode discusses Yukon's new role as Chair of the provincial and territorial ministers responsible for local government and the challenges municipalities face across Canada.
Across Canada, municipalities are facing growing demands—from aging infrastructure and housing pressures to rising construction costs and the challenge of building resilient communities for the future. Meeting those challenges requires cooperation between every order of government. Last Month, that conversation took centre stage in Jasper, Alberta, where provincial and territorial ministers responsible for local government met to discuss shared priorities and help shape the future of municipal governance across the country. For the Yukon, the meeting marked more than just another intergovernmental gathering. Community Services Minister Corey Bellmore has been named the Chair of the provincial and territorial ministers responsible for local government for the next year, allowing the territory to help lead national discussions on the issues that matter most to communities. During the meetings, ministers also sat down with Canada's Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, Gregor Robertson, to press for stable, predictable, and flexible infrastructure funding that reflects local priorities, addresses rising construction costs, and responds to ongoing supply chain challenges. As Chair…
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