Several Waterloo regional councillors spoke out on Wednesday against a proposed transit fare hike during a meeting for the 2023 preliminary budget, citing concerns about affordability and inequity.
Across many parts of Ontario including Waterloo region, Guelph and Stratford fewer eligible voters cast their ballots in the 2022 municipal election compared to previous years. If the trend continues, it could become "a problem for democracy," says one political science expert.