November 12, 2024
A Nova Scotia Liberal government would deliver a better deal for the CBRM by empowering the community with the tools and support it needs to invest in local priorities and build a brighter future for Cape Bretoners.
“The CBRM is facing unprecedented and unique challenges because of Tim Houston’s drive to double the population,” said Liberal Leader Zach Churchill. “The CBRM is expected to bridge the gap in services, but hasn’t been given the appropriate tools for the job. A Nova Scotia Liberal government will be a willing partner with the local council to ensure Cape Bretoners get the fair share they deserve.”
A Better Deal for the CBRM would include:
- Establishing a Charter for the CBRM
The CBRM is the second largest municipality in the province and it’s time that it’s treated as such. A Charter specific to the CBRM would give council the authority to make decisions tailored to its unique demographic and economic needs. For the first time, CBRM will be treated fairly.
- Investing $300 Million Over Four Years
Residents of CBRM pay the highest taxes in the province, but don’t get their fair share. A Nova Scotia Liberal government will invest $300 million to spur economic growth, improve local infrastructure, and alleviate the housing crisis in the CBRM.
- Save Families $3,000 by Lowering Taxes
We’ll make life more affordable for Cape Bretoners by delivering a transformative tax relief package that will put $3,000 back into the pockets of working families by cutting the HST by 2%, lowering income taxes, and removing the HST from all food items at the grocery store.
- Provide Free Public Transit in the CBRM
A Nova Scotia Liberal government will eliminate fares on public transit, invest in transit improvements, and save the average transit user in Cape Breton $900 a year.
- Build and Expand 40 Collaborative Care Centres
Far too many Cape Bretoners are struggling to get the healthcare they need. The Nova Scotia Liberals will build and expand 40 collaborative care centres, starting in areas with the highest unattachment rates to primary care, like Sydney.
“It’s been nearly 30 years since amalgamation, and Cape Bretoners are still waiting to get their fair share. Under Tim Houston, the relationship between the province and the CBRM has been abysmal. Cape Bretoners deserve a provincial government that invests in them, listens to them, and tackles their unique challenges head on–whether that’s housing, infrastructure, or affordability,” said Sydney-Membertou Candidate Mombourquette. “The CBRM is seeing rapid growth, but now we’re playing catch up. A Nova Scotia Liberal government would commit to investments that haven’t been seen since the previous government.”