Toronto plays a unique role in fueling our nation’s economy, with unique responsibilities far beyond any other city in Canada. Our city manages the largest stock of public housing in the country, runs its the largest transit network, and serves as our primary settlement for newcomers. In the face of surging population growth, post-pandemic fiscal pressures, fraying public infrastructure and services, Toronto simply cannot continue to deliver what is expected with its current revenue capacity. Our next Mayor must be prepared to advocate for the Provincial and Federal governments to come to the table to create a new fiscal framework that enables Toronto to be an effective delivery partner.
