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received through cost sharing in 1990. The 5% annual limit is fixed regardless of
which or how many eligible programs Surrey funds. As Bill C-69 will be reviewed
by the Federal Government in 1995, it is timely to convey our concerns about the

impact of the CAP restrictions or. social programs at the local level (see
Appendix B for details of how this affects the District of Surrey). Because Surrey is
a ‘late entrant" in the utilization of CAP funding, unlike Vancouver which
established a base in 1990 of $1,250,000, Surrey with a 1990 base of $7,500) will
continue to fall behind Vancouver in supporting local social | programs.

to alloca its CAP

Province should be asked to adopt a more equitable approa
resources without penalizing municipalities currently receiving

CONCLUSION:

Given the financial advantages involved, should continue to seek CAP
recovery up to its maximum amount for CAP eligible programs.

Additionally, Surrey should appeal the administrative decision by the Province not
to cost-share the Surrey Community Youth Program for the years 1981-1985.

Finally, Surrey should express its concerns to the Provincial and Federal

Governments regarding the CAP changes and the imbalance of CAP funding
support throughout the Province.

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Lehman O. Walker
General Manager
Planning & Development

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