The Association of Manitoba Municipalities wants the province to hand over the majority of revenue from any new carbon tax to municipalities. AMM President Chris Goertzen says municipalities are on the front line when it comes to environmental stewardship. He adds a survey of Manitobans has found the majority of residents agree with that perspective.

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AMM President Chris Goertzen"AMM was very pleased to see that Manitobans understand clearly where the rubber hits the road when it comes to infrastructure that affects climate and flood mitigation and that happens at the municipal level. So we see 67 percent of Manitobans saying that a majority of the dollars from the carbon tax should be given to municipalities so that they can accomplish those goals that the province wants to see happen."

1,000 people were surveyed on the matter. Only 21% of Manitobans felt municipalities should get less than one-half of the revenue, while 11% were unsure.

Goertzen says these numbers are convincing.

"And they also demonstrate that Manitobans believe that municipalities deserve a 'fair share' of the anticipated revenues to help local communities adapt to climate change and respond to its effects

He adds municipalities want to be partners with the province on environmental stewardship and it's clear residents understand that much of the work will need to be done at the local municipal level.