Low Taxes, Lousy Service: DEVINE

Last week, Mayor Sutcliffe posted on social media how Ottawa continues to hold the lowest average property tax rates among Ontario’s 10 largest cities.

While I’ve raised the alarm on this matter before, it’s not that I don’t recognize why his message resonates, or why he keeps on repeating it. Many residents have a genuine anxiety about the rising cost-of-living, especially households on fixed or lower incomes. And it’s perfectly reasonable to take pride in fiscal responsibility – if one is actually being fiscally responsible.