Reviews mixed on sprawling $543M pact between Ottawa, province

The 10-year plan covers roads, transit, housing, public safety and downtown revitalization — but opinions on the 'new deal' for Ottawa, as it's been called, depend on who you ask.Ontario Premier Doug Ford, right, shows off a customized shirt from Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe last week as the province announced its $543-million funding pledge for the city. Orléans West-Innes Coun.

The province's immediate offer of $9 million in maintenance money for the highway "frees up property tax dollars for other projects," Kitts added. While any money for a municipality is welcome, Crombie also noted the deal didn't set aside additional funding forDoug Ford calls on federal workers in Ottawa to return to office

If the federal government doesn't come up with matching funds the Transitway project, the province's $80 million would go toward other transportation projects.He said the city hears "often" from business owners about the challenges of recruiting and retaining staff because of transportation challenges in the area.

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