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Regina, Saskatoon mayors at big cities meeting in Ottawa

The mayors of Regina and Saskatoon are in Ottawa for meetings of the country's largest cities.

Michael Fougere and Charlie Clark to discuss infrastructure funding, housing with mayors of other cities

Regina Mayor Michael Fougere and Saskatoon's Charlie Clark are in Ottawa for meetings with other big city mayors this week. (Dann Mackenzie/CBC)

The mayors of Regina and Saskatoon are in Ottawa for meetings with their counterparts fromthe country's largest cities.

Regina's Michael Fougere and Saskatoon's Charlie Clark will be involved in the discussionson a range of topics, including the next federal budget and funding for infrastructure.

According to federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau's fall economic statement last November,the federal government plansto dedicate $81 billion fortransit, and green and social infrastructure projects over the next 11 years.

"Infrastructure and housing are top priorities for Regina residents," Fougere said in a news release ahead of the meetings.

He noted that cities are limited when it comes to revenue sources.

"We have made it clear that property taxes alone are not sufficient to address these pressing issues," Fougere said.

"It is vitally important that the next federal budget recognizes the need for predictable, long-term allocations to cities and a fair investment that acknowledges that cities are the least able to pay for such projects."