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MB: The Beggar's Checklist

Across Canada, municipal politicians are routinely seen begging for financial assistance from other levels of government. While many municipalities claim to be financially ‘helpless’, there are however, plenty of initiatives that they costs or raise revenues through legitimate means; they just have to roll up their sleeves and get to work.

The “Beggar’s Checklist” is a tool for provincial and federal politicians to use when municipal politicians come cap-in-hand asking for money. The checklist includes initiatives that municipalities should have to complete before simply asking another level of government for money.

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By: Colin Craig
Posted: March 05, 2010
Topic: Federal

Contact the regional director Kevin Gaudet for further information.
Type: Presentations

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