Benefits to Amalgamation for Communities
Article by Chris McGarry in the Eastern Graphic, October 7, 2015. This article comments on the trend of amalgamation of other Canadian communities and highlights some of the benefits.
“A Three Rivers Municipality will enable local government to better provide services to residents at a more reasonable cost. A tax base of more than 6,000 residents will make it easier to fund infrastructure as well as the Cavendish Farms Wellness Centre and Atlantic Fitness East, which are used year-round by Kings County residents.”
Keep reading HERE.
Is Rural Amalgamation Inevitable?
This great article from CBC dated September 22, 2015 talks about the importance of communities working together towards amalgamation.
“Ashton said communities have to realize amalgamation will create better rural economic regions. He said it’s inevitable and municipalities have to start to work together towards a common vision for the future.”
Read the full article HERE.
Letting the Process Unfold with Communities Talking to Each Other
Guardian Article, published September 17, 2015
“We’re letting the process unfold the way it should, with communities talking to communities.” – Robert Mitchell, Minister of Communities, Land & Environment
Read the entire article HERE.