Affordability was key theme of the 2019 federal election — and will be central to new government; Sidewalk Labs courting local venture capitalists to back smart-city project on Toronto waterfront; GTA ridings key as Liberals set to form minority government; and more news:

Affordability was key theme of the 2019 federal election — and will be central to new government (Toronto Star)

Sidewalk Labs courting local venture capitalists to back smart-city project on Toronto waterfront (Globe and Mail)

The Ford/Tory Subway Plan: Part II – Technical Appendices (Steve Munro)

A Parkdale airbnb eviction story (but not what you think) (Spacing Toronto)

GTA ridings key as Liberals set to form minority government (CBC News)

Man arrested after allegedly climbing onto crane with parachute in downtown Toronto (Global News)

The Scotiabank Art Exhibit, #PathToImpact, is popping up on King West (Toronto Life)

Global news from our sister site, SkyriseCities.com:

Chinese Developer Stalls Work on San Francisco Skyscraper (San Francisco)

Torode Realty's Irvine Continues Its Ascent in Inglewood (Calgary)

Regency Developments' 121 West Tops Off in the Brewery District (Edmonton)

Oxford Properties' 401 West Georgia Street Approaching Completion (Vancouver)