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CTV News
4 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Northern Ont. mayors meet with Premier Doug Ford
The mayors of the largest cities in northern Ontario met with Premier Doug Ford at Queen's Park on Monday. The mayors of the largest cities in northern Ontario met with Premier Doug Ford at Queen's Park on Monday. The group, formally known as Northern Ontario's Large Urban Mayors (NOLUM), also met with some cabinet ministers and representatives from Invest Ontario. NOLUM2 The mayors of the largest cities in northern Ontario met with Premier Doug Ford at Queen's Park on Monday. (Office of the premier) The group includes mayors from Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Timmins, Greater Sudbury and North Bay. 'The discussions focused on protecting northern Ontario's economy, responding to the impact of tariffs and creating the conditions for long-term growth,' NOLUM said in a news release Tuesday. 'The mayors emphasized the need for strategic provincial action to accelerate project approvals, deepen partnerships with Indigenous communities and expand the economic tools available to municipalities.' The mayors said they want to work with the province on three key priorities: improving road and transportation infrastructure; economic growth and job creation in response to the trade war; and, equal access to quality health care, housing and public safety services. 'Northern Ontario is entering a period of renewed growth,' the release said. 'With strong provincial partnership, our cities are well-positioned to drive economic development and improve quality of life for residents across the region.'
Daily Mail
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Reform UK's new mayors take centre stage: Nigel Farage's troops join other regional leaders for talks with Angela Rayner... as Deputy PM warns 'you have to deliver'
Reform UK's newly-elected mayors joined other regional leaders in London today for talks with Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner. Dame Andrea Jenkyns, the Greater Lincolnshire mayor, and Luke Campbell, the Hull and East Yorkshire mayor, both attended the meeting alongside 12 other mayors. It was the first time the Reform politicians had attended Ms Rayner's 'mayoral council' since their stunning election victories at the beginning of this month. Dame Andrea is a former Tory MP and ex-education minister who defected to Reform in November last year. She secured a return to frontline politics by beating her former party by more than 40,000 votes to win the Greater Lincolnshire mayoralty for Nigel Farage 's outfit. Hull-born Mr Campbell is a former professional boxer who won gold for Team GB at the 2012 London Olympics. He was elected Hull and East Yorkshire mayor with a majority of almost 11,000 votes on 1 May. At today's meeting at Lancaster House, Ms Rayner warned Dame Andrea, Mr Campbell and other regional mayors they had to 'deliver' for local voters in their roles. Both Greater Lincolnshire and Hull and East Yorkshire are newly-created combined authorities. According to the Ministry of Housing, Communities, and Local Government, the Deputy PM told local leaders they must be held to account as they take back control of decision-making. She urged them to deliver on matters closest to voters' hearts and play their part in the Labour Government's 'Plan for Change'. Ms Rayner also stressed that, with increased power and resources, there would be increased responsibility and expectations for all mayors to deliver real results. She said: 'We are ripping up the long-standing 'Whitehall knows best' rhetoric that has for too long stifled growth with a 'one size fits all' approach. 'That's why we are driving forward deeper, strategic devolution, so mayors can make decisions that will actually deliver for their communities. 'Deeper devolution isn't about empty headline-grabbing promises, but doing the hard yards to make meaningful improvements to the day to day lives of working people in line with our Plan for Change.'
Bloomberg
22-05-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
California Politicians Push 13-Bill Package to Rescue Downtowns
A group of California mayors and Assembly members unveiled a sweeping legislative package aimed at rescuing the state's downtowns from the lingering economic effects of the pandemic. The plan consists of proposals by San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie and Riverside Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson, among other local leaders. It totals 13 bills collectively, including measures to reduce commercial real estate vacancies, boost small businesses, relax restrictions on nightlife and tackle homelessness.
CBC
22-05-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Review says more non-political oversight needed for Metro Vancouver
An external review of the Metro Vancouver regional government argues that the board needs fewer mayors and councillors, and more appointed members with expertise in governance and utility management. Justin McElroy has more.
CBC
16-05-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Premier Eby meets with Gibsons, Bowen Island mayors over B.C. Ferries frustrations
Premier David Eby met with the mayors of Gibsons and Bowen Island after the municipalities raised the alarm about what they say is a lack of service, communication and accountability from B.C. Ferries. Gibsons Mayor Silas White says the premier reassured them the province is aware of the problem.
