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Federal Advocacy Priorities

Milton’s planned growth over the last 25 years has contributed significantly to Canada’s housing supply and economy. In supporting our next growth phase, we are asking our local candidates to partner with us and assist in developing our community out to our vision for 2051.

These priorities focus on:

  • Improving transit
  • Supporting housing
  • Addressing affordability
  • Supporting our local economy

Milton is building new homes in neighbourhoods designed around transit. As our population grows, we need better local and regional transit options to keep people moving.

We are asking for:

  • Federal funding to support two-way, all-day GO service to Milton GO Station
  • Investment in a second GO station in the planned Agerton neighbourhood
  • More consistent funding to expand and improve Milton Transit

While towns don’t build homes directly, we help enable housing by planning communities and delivering essential services. Milton’s population is expected to grow from 150,000 to more than 400,000 by 2051. A full mix of housing types—and the infrastructure to support them—will be essential.

We are asking for:

  • Ongoing federal funding to speed up development approvals
  • Better coordination across all levels of government to deliver housing
  • Consistent funding for community infrastructure that supports population growth
  • A review of the CN Intermodal Project’s impact on nearby communities

Towns like Milton are taking on more responsibilities, but federal funding models haven’t kept up with our growth. This puts extra pressure on local property taxes—at a time when affordability is already a challenge for many.

We are asking for:

  • A modern federal–municipal funding model that reflects population and economic growth
  • Flexibility to use federal funding for both day-to-day operations and capital projects
  • Support to manage the negative local economic and housing market impacts caused by the proposed CN Intermodal Project

Milton’s economy continues to evolve. Since 2018, our professional, scientific and technical sector has grown by 64 per cent. To support growth across all sectors, we need a federal partner that can respond to short-term challenges while maintaining a long-term vision for economic prosperity.

We’re asking for:

  • Investment in emerging industries and business development programs, such as FedDev Ontario
  • Localized investment in placemaking to support workforce attraction and retention
  • Responsive federal action to manage short-term economic uncertainty and reduce current local economic impacts
  • Responsive federal action to address the economic hardship and quality of place impacts caused by the loss of key employment lands if the proposed CN Intermodal Project proceeds.

These priorities reflect Milton’s momentum—and our need for strong federal partnerships. With the right investments, we can build a more connected, affordable, and sustainable community for everyone.