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SolutionsWe live in a wealthy province and our provincial government is debt free. It is important that the provincial government invest Alberta’s cities, mainly through infrastructure. While it is important to look at flashy new projects, it’s even more important to focus on upgrading the crumbling infrastructure of this province. Think of Alberta’s infrastructure as the blood vessels of the economy. Healthy infrastructure helps to carry citizens and business where they need to be and supply them with the products they need to remain healthy and viable. But, when there are blockages, narrowing or they’re just plain falling apart, it causes problems. It’s inefficient and business can’t fully develop. It becomes more expensive to do business. It costs more for consumers. Businesses shouldn’t be leaving for locations where costs are lower and there’s less government interference. Alberta is a good place to do business and we need to keep it that way. It’s the Alberta advantage.
The provincial government can help by helping cities rebuild their outdated infrastructure and to build new infrastructure. Cities also need to anticipate future needs. They need to invest the funds now to rebuild infrastructure they know will need to be rebuilt later. If you know you need a new car in five years, doesn’t it make sense to begin saving and investing now so it doesn’t cost you so much later? That is what we want cities to do so the burden doesn’t fall entirely on new home buyers.
City councils need to put pressure on the provincial government to give them the funds they need to keep the province running smoothly, rather than raising taxes.
New home buyers should not be the ones funding the rebuilding of our aging infrastructure and should only be charged for the costs directly related to building their new home. Ultimately, it is up to you to take action. Politicians listen to voters. Let your local provincial MLAs know how you feel. |
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