Ongoing cost of living concerns
92%
said the cost of living has an impact on Toronto’s future prosperity and competitiveness.
The 2026 municipal election is over, and the work to build a more affordable and competitive Toronto continues. The Toronto Region Board of Trade is focused on working alongside re-elected Mayor Olivia Chow and newly elected and returning members of Council to advance the priorities at the heart of our What’s at Stake? campaign: reducing congestion, making room for homes and jobs, and putting the City on a sustainable financial footing.
Over the next four years, these priorities will guide our municipal advocacy as we pursue practical solutions with the Mayor and Council. Explore the issues below to learn what needs to change and the actions we are advocating for.
We will advocate for a sustainable fiscal framework that supports reliable services and long-term infrastructure investment, while making better use of public dollars.
AUG 2026
When people cannot afford to live in Toronto, businesses struggle to attract and retain talent. We need faster, more predictable housing approvals, alongside land-use policies that protect the space businesses need to grow.
AUG 2026
Whether travelling to work or moving goods across the region, gridlock is costing us time and money. We are pursuing better traffic and construction coordination, more reliable transit and infrastructure investment to keeps people and goods moving.
AUG 2026
What Residents Told Us
Our conducted polling with Ipsos ahead of the 2026 municipal election to highlight residents’ concerns about affordability, economic opportunity and Toronto’s future. Those findings will continue to inform our advocacy as we press for progress at City Hall.
Our ambition to be a world-class city
55%
said Toronto’s prosperity is on the wrong track.
Keeping talent in Toronto
76%
were concerned Toronto could lose talented workers and young professionals to other cities.
Residents are ready for action
59%
said Toronto needs faster decision-making.