Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson (BlackburnMedia.ca file photo)Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson (BlackburnMedia.ca file photo)
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MPP distributes municipal modernization fundng

Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson has announced four new funding investments for local governments to help modernize service delivery.

The four approved applications include Bruce County, Huron County, Kincardine, and the municipality of Bluewater.

The funding is provided through the Municipal Modernization Program

It will support a range of projects, including helping municipalities streamline their local development approval processes and modernize permitting systems.

This funding will help municipal governments deliver efficient, effective, modern services that meet the evolving and growing needs of our communities,” Thompson said.

“Our government is thrilled to invest in so many local projects focussed on making it faster and easier to build new housing and help attract and grow businesses,” said Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. “We’re going to keep working in partnership with municipalities to help them improve processes to focus on the vital programs and services Ontarians rely on.”

Up to $125 million is available until 2022-23 through the Municipal Modernization Program. The government remains committed to working with municipal partners to create a more competitive business climate and deliver smarter government services for people and businesses.   Lisa Thompson's does not have any details of the funding allocations.

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