A look at whether Carney and Ford’s plan to cut development charges will boost housing construction; TTC has higher costs and fewer riders than in 2019, but winning them back won't fix financial woes, staff warn; adviser warned Ontario to dig ‘deeper’ on Therme finances days before signing lease; and other news.

Will Carney and Ford’s plan to cut development charges boost housing construction? Star readers weigh in (The Star)

TTC has higher costs and fewer riders than in 2019. Winning them back won't fix financial woes, staff warn (CBC)

Adviser warned Ontario to dig ‘deeper’ on Therme finances days before signing lease (Global News)

Pierre Poilievre says he would cancel high-speed rail line between Toronto and Quebec City (The Star)

Number of VPs at Metrolinx grows again, some consultants come on board permanently (Global News)