The completion the Relief Line procurement process during an election year actually works out nicely for us. That means we might not have to wait too long from the completion of the Environmental Assessment (TPAP) before signing contracts for its construction. Governments love making big investments just before elections.
If I had to put money down, I'd bet the Scarborough Subway and Relief Line will start construction early to mid 2018, before the next election, so the Liberals can say they have two new subway projects under construction before the next election. Also to prevent the cancelation of both projects by subsequent governments, which is important for legacy concerns. The LPO will want to be remembered as the party that started Toronto's most significant infrastructure project of a generation, the Relief Line, under construction, in addition to Scarborough Subway, Eglinton Crosstown and GO RER.