Paul Martin says country’s future inextricably linked to cities. Martin’s last speech as finance minister: wanted to invite city mayors into pre-budget process

Several months ago, I said that Canada was in need of a new deal for municipal governments. With the great success of the Interim Report of our Caucus Task Force, headed by former Toronto city councillor Judy Sgro, a growing momentum has gathered behind this issue.

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