Holder outlines budget challenges to federal committee

LONDON, ONT. -- London Mayor Ed Holder was in Ottawa Monday to pitch local projects and initiatives that align with federal priorities on infrastructure, transportation, the environment and supporting London’s most vulnerable.

Holder was testifying before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance.

The  mayor was providing details to the standing committee about the budgetary perspectives and challenges facing mid-size cities.

He, along with London North Centre MP Peter Fragiskatos also met with Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Catherine McKenna on Monday.

After declaring a climate emergency Mayor Holder @ldnontmayor and MP @pfragiskatos are leading the way towards practical #ClimateAction — working towards electrifying the @CityofLdnOnt's bus fleet. Let’s continue working together to build a cleaner, more sustainable future. pic.twitter.com/yt8wmc3Onq

— Catherine McKenna (@cathmckenna) February 3, 2020

He made his pitch in Ottawa after announcing a goal for London to become the first major city in Canada to have a zero-emission public transit.