Despite opposition from some councillors, Cape Breton Regional Municipality has eliminated a property tax levy that paid for sewer services and has instituted user fees instead. Some say that means owners of high-value properties will no longer subsidize the cost for those with lower assessments.
Some councillors in Cape Breton Regional Municipality say the decision to switch from a tax to user fees for sewer service was necessary due to increasing wastewater costs, but the overall amount paid by the average homeowner will mostly balance out.