尼亚加拉地区警告说,尽管有新的商业增长,但基础设施成本造成税收上涨。
Niagara region warns of tax hikes due to infrastructure costs, despite new business growth.
尼亚加拉地区官员警告说,税收增加很可能是由于关键基础设施升级的成本上升,包括尼亚加拉瀑布废水处理厂,因为多年来供资情况不一致。
Officials in the Niagara region warn that tax increases are likely due to rising costs for critical infrastructure upgrades, including the Niagara Falls wastewater treatment plant, citing years of inconsistent funding.
市长桑德拉·伊斯顿和议员罗布·福斯特强调长期规划和财政责任的必要性,指出财产税是累退性的,只有一小部分已收资金留在市一级。
Mayor Sandra Easton and councillor Rob Foster stressed the need for long-term planning and fiscal responsibility, noting that property taxes are regressive and only a small portion of collected funds remain at the municipal level.
预计该废水项目将获得省级支助,2018年以来,Sam Oosterhoff人民党引述了数十亿美元的基础设施投资和减税。
Provincial support is expected for the wastewater project, with MPP Sam Oosterhoff citing billions in infrastructure investments and tax cuts since 2018.
Federal MP Dean Allison呼吁对美国贸易采取联邦行动, 警告关税正在推动企业搬迁到美国。
Federal MP Dean Allison called for federal action on U.S. trade, warning tariffs are pushing businesses to relocate to the U.S.
尽管面临各种挑战,但自2015年以来,本区域增加了246个新企业和4 400个就业机会。
Despite challenges, the region has added 246 new businesses and 4,400 jobs since 2015.