Mayor Olivia Chow
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Mayor of Toronto. Former City Councillor, Member of Parliament, and school trustee. For assistance, email mayor_chow @toronto .ca.
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I'm aware of the unsanctioned rally at Nathan Phillips Square today. My statement below:
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Read my statement on events outside Mount Sinai Hospital yesterday:
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As a transit rider, I know how frustrating it is to deal with long wait times and delays.
Today, I’m proud to announce TTC services will increase starting in September and return to 95% of pre-pandemic service hours by mid-fall.
More transit, more room on buses, fewer delays.
Today,
@MayorOliviaChow
,
#TTC
Chair
@JamaalMyersTO
and Cllr.
@Thompson_37
joined CEO Rick Leary to announce significant service improvements coming over the next few months. September improvements coming this Sunday.
Learn more at
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Ontario Place and our waterfront should remain a public space for everyone to enjoy. Join in and take action.
Ready to take action to save Ontario Place? Join our collab with
@progresstoronto
to talk to voters in ridings around Toronto! Let’s take the fight to them!
#topoli
#onpoli
#SaveOntarioPlace
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Council passed my motion to start the process of building new public and community housing, on City land.
We will identify all City land that can be dedicated to building housing to help get shovels in the ground ASAP. 1/4
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We stand against all forms of discrimination, hatred and bigotry, and for the safety and well-being of all young people.
Some wish to target our schools and libraries to spread hate. We know these must be spaces that welcome everyone, especially students.
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My plan to raise the vacant home tax from 1% to 3% will bring in $100s of millions more we can use for affordable housing and shelter initiatives over the next few years and release more housing supply.
Read more about it in the Toronto Star:
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Last weekend protestors targeted a Jewish business in Toronto. Targeting a business in this way is wrong. There is no place in our city for antisemitism, Islamophobia, hate, intimidation and harassment of any kind.
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Yesterday, we took action to protect the trees at Ontario Place.
The province has agreed to the City’s process, and I expect them to follow it.
I remain committed that Ontario Place must remain a public space for everyone to enjoy and not a private, luxury spa.
City Council took action today to protect the trees at Ontario Place.
This important green, public and heritage landscape must be treated with respect through transparent reviews and due process that includes all important steps.
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With support from TD and the City of Toronto,
@Artscape
’s receivership has been delayed for at least 30 days. We’ve also convened a working group that includes City staff and philanthropic, business and community leaders to develop a sustainable solution. (1/2)
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Today, we came out to say it clearly: the Science Centre must remain in the Flemingdon and Thorncliffe neighbourhoods. The community deserves a say in its future.
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Today we gathered to make it clear:
The Science Centre should remain in the Flemingdon Park and Thorncliffe Park neighbourhoods. Moving it to a less accessible and smaller location does not make sense.
@SaveOSC
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Ontario Place and our waterfront are precious and should be kept public. I’m against the plan to build a private luxury spa for the wealthy.
We’ll continue to push them to make this right. I love Ontario Place and I’ll work to protect it. 2/2
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Today's City report is clear: traffic agents on King make traffic flow over 3 times faster at rush hour.
That's 40 minutes transit riders can spend having fun — not staring out the streetcar window wondering why it's taking so long.
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I spent countless hours at the reference library and always left with gratitude through the tranquility created by his design.
Let’s honour Moriyama’s legacy by protecting his ground breaking Ontario Science Centre. 2/2
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CaféTO patios make our neighbourhoods more vibrant places for residents, and they allow small businesses to scale up their operations, welcome more guests and hire more staff.
Today, we announced three changes for 2024. 1/5
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Transit users can use debit/credit cards to pay for the fare starting Aug. 15!
It's a small change that will have a big impact.
We will continue to work with the TTC board and the provincial government to find real solutions & deliver a better service and experience for riders.
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I’m deeply disappointed Metrolinx can't provide a timeline for opening the Eglinton LRT. We've all endured construction and delays for over a decade.
While testing for safety and repairing problems are necessary, we need this done quickly.
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I spoke with
@WabKinew
last night to congratulate him on becoming Premier of Manitoba, the first First Nations premier.
It's a historic moment for Manitoba and an inspiration for young people, indeed everyone, here in Toronto and across Canada.
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Saddened to hear about the passing of Raymond Moriyama, a pioneering city builder and architect who designed many of our city’s most treasured landmarks and helped to imagine the city we call home. 1/2
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Today, City Council increased the vacant home tax to 3%. We also approved my motion to use those additional funds to increase funding for acquiring existing buildings and making them permanently affordable.
It’s a good first step. There is more to do.
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I joined
@JustinTrudeau
and
@SeanFraserMP
to announce $471M in Housing Accelerator Funding for Toronto. This a significant step. Thank you.
We'll be able to build more affordable housing, make it easier and faster to get approvals, allow for more density and more types of homes.
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After a long day of meetings, I had a great time enjoying the ski hill at Earl Bales Park in North York last night. ⛷️
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I will always choose hope and compassion. I believe that violence is never the answer. See my statement below.
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Every year, the King Street Transit Priority Corridor moves millions of transit riders. But recently, congestion and the failure to upgrade it since the pilot project have undermined its success.
Today, I joined
@CityNewsTO
to discuss how we’re getting King moving. 🧵 1/4
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As of today, it’s been 100 days since I was sworn in as mayor. We’ve gotten a lot done, but I’m focusing on the next 1000 days and how much more work there is to do. Work for a more affordable, caring city. I am focused on results for people. 1/7
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Toronto has changed a lot since the 90s. One thing that hasn’t changed? The number of public, affordable homes. We haven’t built any since.
That must change. Toronto is ready to build again.
Read more:
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The City of Toronto isn’t trying to tax the rain.
I've told Toronto Water to come back to City Council with a plan that supports more green infrastructure, prevents flooding, and keeps your water bills low.
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It's a ☀️ 𝙨𝙪𝙣-sational ☀️ announcement: 10 city-operated outdoor pools will stay open until Sept 24!
Pools normally shut down after Labour Day despite good weather and a need to cool off. By extending the operating hours, families will be able to enjoy the pool on warm days!
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It’s about time we had cell service on the subway, everywhere, for everyone, regardless of their cell carrier.
I’m glad to meet with Minister
@FP_Champagne
to make it clear to the telecom companies that we need this service and welcome their plan to extend service.
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Oh-kay! Blue Jays! Let’s — play — ball!! 🎉
An entire city, indeed an entire country, is behind the
@BlueJays
as they search for their third World Series Championship.
#NextLevel
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Today, my motion passed to declare gender-based violence and intimate partner violence an epidemic.
Thanks to advocates and front-line organizations for their leadership on this vital issue, and for joining us at City Hall today.
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After a long day of meetings, I wanted to enjoy some of this beautiful weather.
On the Island Ferry. A perfect evening. 🌅⛴️
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Today, we've lost a champion for ordinary Canadians.
Ed’s passion in democracy, social justice and equity will be greatly missed. Rest in Power.
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Uploading the Gardiner and DVP means we now have billions available for affordable housing, fixing our aging transit system and building communities with all the things that make them wonderful places to live — like child care, community centres, parks, libraries and more.
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I’ve proudly stood shoulder to shoulder with 2SLGBTQIA+ communities for decades. From the earliest Pride parades, through the AIDS crisis, winning same-sex marriage, and much more. I continue to stand with you today in the face of hate.
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I want to wish everyone an exceptional Mid-Autumn Moon Festival. It is a time to come together, celebrate with family and be grateful for a bountiful harvest. 🥮
Tonight, my family and I are heading to Ontario Place to watch the sunset and moonrise. 1/2
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70% of TTC rides start or end with a bus or streetcar. Unpredictable schedules and slow service are a headache that impact thousands every single day.
Today, we moved to start work to speed up TTC buses across four of the busiest routes with priority lanes and signalling.
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Some good fun at today’s new year’s levée and skating party! Looking forward to a great year head.
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There is such potential along the eastern waterfront to build more housing, bring in good jobs, and create complete communities close to downtown.
Ontario and Canada need to prioritize building here over more distant sprawl.
That means building the Waterfront East LRT.
‘We are already many years behind’: More than $2 billion in public transit needed for Toronto’s booming eastern waterfront
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Great to see so many out enjoying the sun. ☀️
A perfect Sunday for a bike ride to check out the newly opened roads and bridges in the Portlands.
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Today’s Staff Budget is the first step towards getting our city back on track and fixing the things that are broken.
The Staff Budget protects city services while addressing the financial mess we inherited — the $1.8 billion budget shortfall. 1/n
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There's power in a union! Happy to join with workers today at the annual Labour Day parade to celebrate the strength of workers and all they do to lift our communities.
Happy Labour Day!
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60 new streetcars are going into service. 🚋
They will provide more service, and a safe and comfortable ride. Something I will appreciate while on the 506 heading home.
Thank you to the federal and provincial governments for partnering with us to make this possible.
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I know that I can't do it alone.
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Joined my family this afternoon at the Junction Triangle Craft Fair on Dupont Street.
Might have picked up a few gifts too. 🤫
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Today, we broke ground on the first Housing Now project, at Bloor and Kipling.
This site will have 725 rental homes, 1/3 will be below market rent. By end of the project, this neighborhood will have over 2,700 new rental homes, a new civic centre, libraries, retail and more.
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I got my COVID-19 and flu shots. Quick and easy.
Book now:
Only one appointment is needed to get both. Let’s make Toronto a healthier city for all, and fight COVID-19 and flu.
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Canada succeeds when Toronto succeeds.
The foundations of our city has been built by the hard work of immigrants for decades. But those foundations are at risk.
It's time that Toronto is recognized and funded like the thriving, global city it truly is.
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Toronto is growing. We need new ways to house more folks in all our neighbourhoods with services like schools, parks and transit.
Part of that's allowing more "missing middle" housing on residential major streets.
Consultations are open until Dec. 14:
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Today council passed a motion to reimburse the churches sheltering refugees.
That’s up to $750k to reimburse the churches who have stepped up in a time of need.
But we know that's not enough. 1/2
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In this budget: Sunday opening hours at 8 branches — and longer hours in the evenings and on Saturday across the city.
Libraries are special places in our communities. They are the living room, study hall, a place to connect, or venue for an event. Let's invest in them.
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Ontario Place and our waterfront is precious and must remain public. Today, Executive Committee supported Deputy Mayor
@aumsmalik
’s recommendation to consider under-utilized space on the Exhibition Place grounds.
The water park/spa proposal for Ontario Place hasn’t shown that it belongs on our waterfront.
Today Executive Cmte approved my recommendation for City staff to take a first look at exploring the feasibility of Exhibition Place as an alternative location.
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I unequivocally condemn Hamas’ horrific terrorist attacks on Israel. I mourn the loss of all innocent civilians, both Israeli and Palestinians. My thoughts are with Torontonians who have loved ones who may be in danger.
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My office is communicating with City staff to make sure the City covers the costs of the damage and works with the homeowners.
We're working to resolve this frustrating and unusual experience quickly
A Toronto family is frustrated and fuming after city workers repairing a public sidewalk accidentally bored a massive hole into their basement.
The city is now insisting they pay for the repairs themselves, they say.
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Toronto 💛💙 Kyiv
This morning, I had an opportunity to speak with Vitali Klitschko, the Mayor of Kyiv, Ukraine. I reiterated our support for the Ukrainian struggle and we discussed the ongoing situation in his city and how we can continue to aid our Kyivan counterparts.
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Today, we announced the expansion of the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit rent supplements to help move 1,350 refugees and unhoused people into permanent housing and relieve the pressure on the shelter system. 1/3
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By 2040, the eastern downtown waterfront will be home to 130,000.
This is the kind of housing we need: close to jobs and amenities, not sprawl. Today, Executive Committee endorsed a plan to get the Waterfront East LRT built.
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.
@JoelHardenONDP
biked from Ottawa to Queen's Park to raise awareness of road safety reforms to protect vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians, cyclists and those using mobility devices.
Happy to join him, other MPPs, and
@CycleToronto
on the final leg this weekend.
#bikeTO
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🚲️ The City of Toronto is planning where to build the next cycle tracks, bike lanes, neighbourhood routes & multi-use trails.
We want your input! Learn more about how you can get involved in person or online by visiting
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My statement on the suspected hate-motivated arson at International Delicatessen Foods.
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Libraries matter now more than ever.
I've long loved Toronto's amazing libraries. Toronto Public Library is the busiest public library system in the world, and our 100 branches represent a safe, welcoming, and caring space for millions.
Today and tomorrow,
#ImLibraryPeople
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Tonight, we gathered in Mel Lastman Square to light the menorah on the first day of Hanukkah.
Chag Hanukkah Sameach!🕎
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Today, we released a generational change in housing in Toronto.
We’re streamlining all parts of the city to pull in the same direction and putting forward a renewed focus on non-profit, rent-geared-to-income and publicly-built housing.
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Last night, my local MP
@cafreeland
and I had a good discussion about our city and how we're committed to getting Toronto back on track. Thank you for inviting me Chrystia.
Working together, I know we’ll get much more done. Our partnership gives me hope for the work ahead.
A great evening yesterday with
@oliviachow
— and a chance to talk about Canada and our wonderful city of Toronto!
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For too many years, we treated dancing like we were the town from "Footloose."
With changes to some of our bylaws at City Council this week, Toronto is growing the dance floor — now more of the city can have fun while addressing concerns about noise levels.
Party! 🎉
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While we start a new school year, we must remember our responsibility to make trips to and from school safe and secure. I am committed to ensuring that all vulnerable road users are protected by better design, and can move around this city safely.
Much more to do.
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I'm committed to building affordable housing. There is city land across Toronto we can use.
Today, we asked city staff to look at hundreds of parking lots near transit that could be ready for transformation.
Let’s get building.
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Happy to stand today with Wigwamen to celebrate their acquisition of an apartment building near Keele and Lawrence.
The fastest way to create more affordable housing is to buy buildings in partnership with nonprofits, co-ops and land trusts. 1/4
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Today there was an antisemitic bomb threat at a Toronto school.
Below is my statement.
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This will be the largest co-operative housing development in Ontario in 25 years — we need more housing and everyone at the table to deliver it.
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Halloween is the most dangerous night of the year for pedestrians.
If you must drive tonight, please drive slowly and stay alert, especially in residential neighbourhoods.
Drive safe and enjoy Halloween tonight!
🎃🧛♂️👻👹🤖🧙♀️
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Anti-trans hate is on the rise in Canada.
Today, and every day, we celebrate the accomplishments of trans people as valued members of our community. Everyone deserves to be respected and welcome in Toronto. 🏳️⚧️🩵🤍🩷
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Artscape is a vital source of affordable living and working space for Toronto’s arts and culture community. Our city needs more, not less, affordable spaces for artists. (2/2)
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An honour to host you in our amazing city and reinforce the strong bonds between Canada and Ukraine.
It was a moving moment when, at our meeting in Toronto, we all started signing the Ukrainian national anthem.
I am so proud that Ukraine inspires, that Ukrainians inspire, and so do Canadian Ukrainians. I thank each and every one of them.
Victory will be ours.
🇺🇦🇨🇦
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With savings from uploading the Gardiner, my proposed budget creates a $50M Back on Track Fund to make urgent repairs.
That means parks, community centres—and roads.
Happy to join road repair crews today in Toronto's east end. If passed, we can fix even more of what's broken.
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I lent a hand at
@DailyBreadTO
this morning.
The combination of low incomes and high rents is a recipe for hunger. I’m committed to building more, and preserving existing, affordable housing. That’s how we get to the root causes of poverty and food insecurity.
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Toronto stands with Ukraine. Toronto stands will our sister city Kyiv.
After 2 years of war, thousands gathered today in solidarity and to salute the courage of the Ukrainian people as they fight for freedom and democracy.
Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦🇨🇦
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新年快樂 恭喜發財 ! Happy Lunar New Year! 새해 복 많이 받으세요 ! CHÚC MỪNG NĂM MỚI!
🧧 Wishing everyone all the best in the year of the dragon. 🐲
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More work must be done for King Street to continue to move millions through downtown. It is a key part of our transit system and riders are rightly frustrated. I am committed to ensuring its success. 4/4
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This is great news. Happy to have the federal government onboard.
When Toronto succeeds, Canada succeeds. We will work together to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of our city.
Justin Trudeau government to join city-provincial talks on new deal for Toronto’s finances
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Libraries are special places in our city. They are the living room. The study hall. A place for people of all ages.
The proposed Staff Budget protects library services and introduces over 10,000 more opening hours in libraries across the city, including Sunday in some branches.
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I joined
@cafreeland
and
@HonAhmedHussen
today to announce funding for refugee shelter and housing.
The federal government has delivered for Toronto.
Thanks to this funding, we can continue to support people who need shelter & housing. We can continue to be a welcoming city.
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Happy New Year! 🎉
Working together over the last year, we’ve created a more welcoming city. A more caring city. A safer city. A more affordable city.
I hope you’ll continue to join me in that work in 2024.
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Today, we bid farewell to the Scarborough RT.
It had a deep impact on our city. Even the iconic chimes you hear before the doors close across the TTC first rang out on the RT.
I am committed to getting the busway done. Scarborough deserves better.
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Today,
@cafreeland
and I had an opportunity to discuss how the municipal and federal governments can work together to ensure Toronto thrives. It was a wonderful and creative first meeting.
Thank you for coming to City Hall.
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Today, I joined
@joshmatlow
and
@cllrainslie
to discuss a budget that protects and expands library services.
Libraries are special places. They're one of the few places people can come for free. Where anyone can access programs and services. Libraries make life more affordable.
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Together, with fellow members of Council, we shared Toronto’s commitment to support refugees with new shelter spaces, rent supplements for permanent housing, and ongoing work with other levels of governments on a long term plan for services and housing when refugees arrive.
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Happy to partner with
@UHN
on this project and excited to see even more across the city.
One of the coolest stories you will see this week:
Prescriptive housing from the University Health Network.
The Hospital network is building 51 modular housing units that can be prescribed to homeless individuals who are highly dependent on emergency rooms.
(Thread)
#ONpoli
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My budget gives people an affordable place to call home, makes transit better, fixes what’s broken and invests in young people and community safety.
That’s how we get our city back on track.
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The City, non-profits and private developers can work together to get affordable housing built.
This will be Ontario's largest co-op housing development to date and serve as a roadmap to help guide future developments.
All right across the street from Kennedy TTC station!
#CityOfTO
and CreateTO announce development partners for one of Ontario’s largest co-operative and affordable housing projects
News release:
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Ding ding! 🚲️
I loved joining
@cycletoronto
for the Big Toronto Bike Ride. Thank you for your organizing and advocacy.
#bikeTO
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The City of Toronto steps up daily to help feed over 200,000 kids through the school nutrition program. I’m proud of my own work in getting that program off the ground.
Unfortunately, there is no such program across Canada. That needs to change.
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Honoured to celebrate Andy Lau receiving
@TIFF_net
’s Special Tribute Award.
Saw his film, “The Movie Emperor” — his depth of emotions is spectacular.
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This spring, new traffic signals will be installed along King Street, making it clear to drivers how to move through intersections and end confusion. City Council is exploring automatic enforcement as well. 3/4
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Toronto is ready to build.
Today, the City of Toronto decided to get back into the housing game. It will be a heavy lift and we’ll need Queen’s Park and Ottawa to step up.
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Pascal Siakam (
@pskills43
), your contribution to the
@Raptors
and our 2019 championship means you’ll always have a special place in our city’s heart.
Best of luck in Indianapolis, and thank you for everything.
Looking back at Pascal Siakam’s NBA career with the Raptors
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