Alberta Leaders Grill Smith on Funding, Infrastructure

0:00Municipal leaders from across Alberta gathered in Edmonton on Thursday to question Premier Danielle Smith about stagnant funding for key community, support programs, and the push for better infrastructure. They zeroed in on the family community support services program first, which is stuck at $105 million in the 2026. Budget with no increases for years despite rising needs. Smith admitted the funding levels haven't budged much since she inter-politics and said her government is open to ideas on reallocating existing resources, though she cautioned against big expectations. Leaders highlighted how base taxes can cover the massive capital costs for growth, asking about expanding off-site levies while Bonnieville's mayor. Shrest upgrades for Highway 28 to handle heavy traffic and economic activity. Smith emphasized balancing affordability to avoid jacking up housing prices and confirmed highways like that one remain a top priority for the. Robbins moving forward. Canada News today, powered by AI bringing you what matters.