“It's no secret that the province inherited a massive, massive debt (and) a massive deficit from the previous government,” Ford said. “But not only did we inherit a massive deficit, we inherited broken systems.”

Crombie said dealing with the province’s finances is up to the Ontario government, but that the solution was not to “download the problem” onto municipalities.

We're the ones who have to run balanced budgets and at the end of the day, they're causing us to increase our taxes or cut our services to our residents."

Despite the reversal of previously announced retroactive funding cuts in May after municipal pressure, the Peel Region said in July their programming has been impacted.

Peel announced in July provincial funding changes would result in a $36.4 million shortfall for their 2020 budget, with $11.1 million due to changes in the cost-share formulas between the province and Peel.

Peel Regional Chair Nando Iannicca said Friday that the new announcement is a positive step in working with municipalities on funding allocations for 2020 and beyond.

“We are looking forward to continuing our collaboration with the province to provide excellent service to Peel residents,” he said.

Peel’s paramedic union said on social media Monday the four per cent funding increase to Ontario land paramedics would bring the service to its approximate budget needs.

“There will no longer be a need for layoffs or further cuts for 2019-2020,” a Facebook post read. “Thanks to all who have supported our PR campaign and pushed on our behalf.”

With files from Graeme Frisque