Ontario reaches 'new deal' with City of Ottawa to take over certain costs

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Ontario has reached a 'new deal' with the City of Ottawa that will see the province take over certain major costs in exchange for the municipality encouraging more housing development and minimizing taxation.

Ontario has reached a"new deal" with the City of Ottawa that will see the province take over certain major costs in exchange for the municipality encouraging more housing development and minimizing taxation.

Ford said the deal reflects the city’s unique position as the country’s capital and eastern Ontario’s economic engine. Ontario said the city has made a number of"reciprocal commitments" to the province, including opening up land for housing development, strengthening the vacant home tax and minimizing taxation.

 

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