Toronto controversial tax plan in the hands of swing votes
With one week to go before a momentous tax debate at city hall, the spotlight shines on a half-dozen Toronto councillors still undecided if they will vote for Mayor David Miller’s new “revenue tools.” Over the next few days, negotiations are expected...Gas-fuelled power plant on agenda for Toronto and Mississauga
Buried in the release of Ontario Power Generation’s 2006 financial results last Friday was an intriguing paragraph: “OPG is exploring the potential development of a gas-fuelled electricity generation station at its Lakeview site and is continuing with the...What does this election mean for Toronto and David Miller and taxes?
I am sure that David Miller, and all of the city councilors, were watching the election closely. Essentially, Torontonians have decided to put Dalton McGuinty back in power, but voting overwhelmly for Liberals in various ridings. An interesting note is that NDP voters...
David Miller and Toronto City Council stuck between a rock and a hard place
Miller faced a significant setback to his leadership when the city council voted to delay a resolution on the land transfer tax and the completion of a vehicle registration levy. In an ironic twist, I predict that the city council will have no choice but to support...
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow said she’s “speechless” about the continued delayed of the Eglinton Crosstown, saying she’s no more knowledgeable on the project than residents and business owners who’ve been waiting years for it to wrap up.
“I don’t know what to say anymore, it’s leaving me speechless,” said Chow.