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On total debt, we're at 111% debt to GDP; the U.S. is at 124% (prior to this year). Now, you're right, if we look at deficit, the combined federal + prov. numbers are in the range of 3.7% in Canada, whereas the U.S. federal number is ~8%

To give a visual on size, Toronto Forestry's Social Account (NECP unit) put out these: This is a 30cm DBH tree This is 50cm

I disagree with lowering the threshold. Lets be clear here, the existing standard is not actually used to protect gorgeous mature trees, its instead used as a money-making operation by forestry to fund feather-nesting. You let the trees go, but you charge money for the permit and for...

I'm not for mindless bashing of the U.S. or excess conceit here, given that Canada has many shortcomings in need of addressing. Still, I have a distaste for one sided lists. So, the U.S..also Leads in prisoners per capita in the OECD at 542 per 100,000, that's 80'ish more than the next...

Good observations. But not sure I agree with the conclusion, exactly. But first, let me add my own observation, obvious deficiencies aside, the stairs and corridor have relatively new granite tiles. So an investment in repair was made not that long ago; though clearly not to everything...

Nope. New retail. *** Though there is some action here still behind the scenes; but I'd be as surprised as @AlbertC if Zinc was the one to deliver a result there. The only reason I might believe that is, if there's one thing they're worse at than building its selling. LOL

Just noticed this post. *** To answer, nope. No sign of any activity at the OLT or Council.

Huh, there was a resubmission here back in June 2024. I only made note of it, because I saw some fresh lobbying activity. No new docs since..........but I imagine some may be forthcoming. However, the last iteration involved material changes. Its is currently still 'under review'...

No. The demo permits cover the Montgomery fronting properties only.

No they can't. Federal regulations cannot be over-ridden by provincial statute. Filling Lake Ontario is a federal statute. (more than one actually) and federal regulators will deal with the AZR and flight paths. There are expressly not provincial. I'm not saying it will or wont' happen, I...

An outright veto isn't even required here, at this point. The proposal, once formally submitted, would almost certainly require at least 2 years of study. Its not just a runway extension, its flight paths, AZR amendments and regulations, considerations of marine impacts from wildlife and...

Ford's declaration can by pass certain provincial regulatory burdens, but it can't bypass Federal assessments and approvals. This may well happen, but it won't be all that soon, unless there are schematic drawings complete and submitted, even then, it will likely be quite a while off. This...

Haha! @Amare isn't kidding. The tenure here is still listed a condo.......... but its better than that..........on the same height (58 storeys), they're now proposing jam 818 units into this building instead of 690. 787 condos, plus 31 replacement rental units on top. Doesn't the layout...

The AirTraffic Controller can be heard admitting on radio to screwing up. The fire truck was directed across the active runway and the AC Express jet hit it. The pilots are indeed dead, one of the flight attendants was ejected, still belted in to her jump seat. 41 were taken to...

While Demolition is proceeding............building is not......... NOAC has not been issued. No new build permits are filed.