Richard White
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No disrespect but she always seemed a little woke SJW to me
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Mayor Olivia Chow's Toronto
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No disrespect but she always seemed a little woke SJW to me
allengeorge
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City of Toronto and CreateTO announce development partners for one of Ontario’s largest co-operative and affordable housing projects
News Release January 9, 2024 Today, the City of Toronto and CreateTO announced Civic Developments, Windmill Developments and Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto as the development partners for a new housing project at 2444 Eglinton Ave. E. This housing project will deliver approximately...
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ShonTron
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She isn’t “woke” (gawd, I hate how that word has been corrupted) and she isn’t a “social justice warrior.” She’s a narcissistic doxxer.
allengeorge
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Toronto’s 2024 budget may include historic double-digit tax hike
City spending plan to be released Wednesday would raise property taxes by more than 10 per cent.
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Staff draft: 10% hike - and that’s accounting for $250M for housing refugees. If that money doesn’t arrive (I don’t think it will) - add on another 6%. Do I think the number will be that high? No, but…I suspect it’ll be around 8% excluding city-building fund.
Gonna be interesting times.
afransen
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This is why we can't have nice things.
A never-ending geopolitical problem half a world away becomes grounds for politicization and deprivation of the enjoyment of public space. What does anyone protesting in Canada hope to achieve? You want to make a difference, go to Israel/Palestine and take up arms or volunteer in humanitarian initiatives.
picard102
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She's the exact opposite of both those things.
zang
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Well, some of the weapons being used against Palestinians were bought from Canada. But I digress...
Admiral Beez
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What heck did I just read? I’ve no idea who S’ad is nor what Diagolon or Ngo are, but I doubt they have anything to do with Olivia Chow’s tenure as our mayor. Turn off your computer, stand up and go for a walk. Most of what we read on line is nonsense and gives our attention to at-best tangential nobodies and nothing burgers.
Well, looks like I’m trending toward getting my wish on the funding side. I am concerned that any increase is just going to payroll.
T3G
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One of the many things I have learned to be wary of in my time on the internet is provocative videos about contentious political issues, especially from sketchy, click-oriented, or otherwise disreputable "sources". They are often intended to stir up hatred and division and are not bringing up these issues in good faith.
Concerning the video shown above, it is utterly void of context, or actually, any form of information at all. All we see is a bunch of people shouting at each other. We have no idea what either side thinks from watching the video. If anyone thinks they can reach any conclusions about what is going on from watching it, no they can't.
Concerning the video shown above, it is utterly void of context, or actually, any form of information at all. All we see is a bunch of people shouting at each other. We have no idea what either side thinks from watching the video. If anyone thinks they can reach any conclusions about what is going on from watching it, no they can't.
allengeorge
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What Torontonians want Olivia Chow to spend more on — and cut — in the city’s budget
A prebudget survey of more than 10,000 Toronto residents revealed what they wanted from Olivia Chow’s first budget.
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Sounds like survey respondents (and yes, just like neighbourhood consultations there are legit questions about how representative the results are) did not want a police budget increase. I also agree that there are ways to use police more effectively.
NOTE: the city did try to be inclusive with its survey, using online, town halls and other forums to get feedback.
Northern Light
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What Torontonians want Olivia Chow to spend more on — and cut — in the city’s budget
A prebudget survey of more than 10,000 Toronto residents revealed what they wanted from Olivia Chow’s first budget.
Sounds like survey respondents (and yes, just like neighbourhood consultations there are legit questions about how representative the results are) did not want a police budget increase. I also agree that there are ways to use police more effectively.
NOTE: the city did try to be inclusive with its survey, using online, town halls and other forums to get feedback.
This (below) explains the big TPA (Toronto Police Association) campaign the last few weeks:
Northern Light
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I will read the entire budget, as I do each year and report back on what's going where.
The info will likely show up in this thread but may show up in relevant threads such as TTC as well.
It will take me a few days to digest it all so the info won't show up here all at once.
Northern Light
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The detailed budget notes aren't up yet, but the summary presentation to Budget Ctte is:
From the above:
This bit (below) is of note; should the Feds not fund Refugee related costs, and the budget otherwise remain unchanged, the proposed tax hike would go from 9% to 15%
Of note to me; despite the big increase and the 'new deal' the Capital side actually shows the State-of-good-Repair backlog growing materially over the next decade.
From the above:
This bit (below) is of note; should the Feds not fund Refugee related costs, and the budget otherwise remain unchanged, the proposed tax hike would go from 9% to 15%
Of note to me; despite the big increase and the 'new deal' the Capital side actually shows the State-of-good-Repair backlog growing materially over the next decade.
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DSCToronto
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A few more items from Budget Committee Report https://secure.toronto.ca/council/agenda-item.do?item=2023.EX7.1
16. City Council inform the Province of Ontario that the City is unable to implement the previously announced 978 new long-term care home beds in the City in the absence of a revised funding model, currently planned for introduction in future years.
17. City Council direct the City Manager to continue discussions with the Province of Ontario and Metrolinx regarding the urgent need for funding transit operations and maintenance for Eglinton Crosstown (Line 5) and Finch West (Line 6) in recognition of the City’s immediate financial challenges.
18. City Council inform the Province of Ontario, that in the absence of a new funding model for transit operations in the City of Toronto commensurate with the scope and demands of the largest public transit system in Canada, the City will pause negotiation of further funding agreements for the Provincial Priority Transit Projects and any future provincial transit expansion projects.
19. City Council request the Province of Ontario upload the responsibility and costs associated with the continued construction and maintenance of the Frederick G. Gardiner Expressway and the Don Valley Parkway, including any future capital and operating costs.
25. City Council request the City Manager further engage business and industry stakeholders on new revenue tools including, but not limited to the hospitality industry and small businesses.
26. City Council request the City Manager to investigate the feasibility for a potential tax levy per passenger from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport payable to the City of Toronto and report back to the Executive Committee during the Budget Consultation process.
27. City Council request the City Manager to provide a comprehensive report detailing the necessary steps and governmental approvals required to establish a municipal lottery within our jurisdiction.
28. City Council request the City Manager to provide an analysis of the potential revenues that could be generated through the implementation of such a lottery.
16. City Council inform the Province of Ontario that the City is unable to implement the previously announced 978 new long-term care home beds in the City in the absence of a revised funding model, currently planned for introduction in future years.
17. City Council direct the City Manager to continue discussions with the Province of Ontario and Metrolinx regarding the urgent need for funding transit operations and maintenance for Eglinton Crosstown (Line 5) and Finch West (Line 6) in recognition of the City’s immediate financial challenges.
18. City Council inform the Province of Ontario, that in the absence of a new funding model for transit operations in the City of Toronto commensurate with the scope and demands of the largest public transit system in Canada, the City will pause negotiation of further funding agreements for the Provincial Priority Transit Projects and any future provincial transit expansion projects.
19. City Council request the Province of Ontario upload the responsibility and costs associated with the continued construction and maintenance of the Frederick G. Gardiner Expressway and the Don Valley Parkway, including any future capital and operating costs.
25. City Council request the City Manager further engage business and industry stakeholders on new revenue tools including, but not limited to the hospitality industry and small businesses.
26. City Council request the City Manager to investigate the feasibility for a potential tax levy per passenger from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport payable to the City of Toronto and report back to the Executive Committee during the Budget Consultation process.
27. City Council request the City Manager to provide a comprehensive report detailing the necessary steps and governmental approvals required to establish a municipal lottery within our jurisdiction.
28. City Council request the City Manager to provide an analysis of the potential revenues that could be generated through the implementation of such a lottery.
Northern Light
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The Star's first budget piece is up; it adds little substance except to say that Councillor Burnside has decided to align w/Cllr. Holyday as a contrarian:
From: https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/to...cle_a093c35e-af2d-11ee-a7b7-2706a05486c7.html
From: https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/to...cle_a093c35e-af2d-11ee-a7b7-2706a05486c7.html