[ Toronto · September 18, 2026 ]
TTC Turnaround
Public transit is the backbone of our transportation system. Ridership remains 25 per cent below 2019 levels and many Torontonians still avoid transit over safety. This plan addresses service, safety and reliability.
[ Five steps ]
- 01
End fare evasion
Cut evasion from 12 per cent to 6 per cent by 2028 and below 2 per cent by 2030: a full, system-wide audit of every fare gate with results published within 30 days, expanded fare inspector teams, and an end to the children’s fare card loophole.
- 02
Restore the reserve and review spending
Commission an independent operational review within 120 days, and publish a dashboard carrying TTC financial statements, the status of the reserve, ridership data and fare evasion trends.
- 03
Fix what is physically broken
Publish the unfunded capital backlog within 100 days, table a prioritised ten-year state of good repair plan in the first budget, create a quarterly capital project ledger, and convene mayors within 180 days on a permanent funding framework.
- 04
Make it safer, cleaner and more reliable
A monthly safety scorecard within 60 days, special constables paired with support teams, a cleanliness target raised to 90 per cent, eight in ten riders feeling safe by the end of 2028, and a 48-hour graffiti resolution clock.
- 05
End inappropriate use
Prohibit alcohol, cannabis and substance use on transit, and prevent harassment and assault while providing the dignity of a bed, a meal and proper care for unhoused people.
[ Toronto · September 8, 2026 ]
Ending Hate Crimes in Toronto
Toronto’s diversity represents the world in microcosm. The city’s Jewish community has suffered a relentless barrage of hate crimes over three years. Urgent action is required to uphold shared values and prevent the normalisation of hatred.
[ Five initiatives ]
- 01
Enforcing existing laws
Advocate robust enforcement of Criminal Code provisions strengthened by the Combatting Hate Act, targeting hate-motivated demonstrations and speech that intimidate Jewish neighbourhoods, target institutions, or disrupt traffic.
- 02
Strengthening cooperation
Reinforce inter-agency cooperation with Toronto Police Service to prevent threats or violence enabled by foreign actors.
- 03
Jewish students
Engage post-secondary institution leadership where intimidation or violence against Jewish students occurred, making public statements explaining that antisemitism violates Canadian law and civic obligations.
- 04
Hate crime reporting and accountability
Improve hate crime reporting with the TPS Hate Crimes Unit to identify trends and enhance victim support services.
- 05
Steering group
Convene experts to guide Toronto’s efforts ending this crisis and preventing future hate targeting any group.
Food, Nutrition & Public Markets
Toronto faces an acute food crisis and long-term food affordability challenges. This plan meets food and nutritional needs while empowering local producers and public markets, scaling the city’s markets by 2030 so every neighbourhood has fresh, affordable food within reach.
[ A nine-point plan ]
- 01
Ensure basic food security
Strengthen cooperation with Daily Bread Food Bank, Second Harvest, FoodReach and grassroots not-for-profit initiatives to extend reach and improve quality for unhoused Torontonians.
- 02
Lift beneficiaries out of poverty
Press federal and provincial governments to raise benefit levels, the Canada Disability Benefit, Old Age Security, the Guaranteed Income Supplement, Ontario Works and the Ontario Disability Support Program, ensuring access to nutritious food.
- 03
Healthy meals for students
Work with federal and provincial governments to make the Toronto Student Nutrition Programme universally accessible and sustainable, covering hot lunches by next year.
- 04
Local producers
Increase local produce and Canadian food products in shelter, school and city supply chains.
- 05
Toronto Public Markets
Commit to a Public Markets Action Plan doubling the network from 160 to 320 by 2030, and establish the Toronto Public Markets Corporation as a one-stop shop for vendors, operating self-financed through retail partnerships.
- 06
St Patrick’s Market
The TPMC would be mandated to reopen St Patrick’s Market on Queen Street West as a public market, honouring the conditions of D’Arcy Boulton Jr’s 1836 bequest.
- 07
Tech stack and Canadian digital sovereignty
Establish an all-Canadian technology infrastructure using Canadian firms for permitting, payments and vendor management.
- 08
Zoning for food security
Champion zoning changes enabling neighbourhood food access, reducing costs and enhancing choice and nutrition for all Torontonians.
- 09
Neighbourhood retail and services
Expand the city’s existing retail initiatives introduced in 2025 to reverse the loss of roughly one third of local commercial establishments: 731 stores lost between 1989 and 2019.
[ Toronto · August 27, 2026 ]
US Tariff Action Plan
Building on the city’s existing measures, this plan includes seven targeted actions to generate investment, create and protect jobs, and ensure City Hall moves faster to adapt to the continuing threat of U.S. tariffs.
[ Seven actions ]
- 01
A new business investment grant: expanding EDGE
By-law amendments to expand the city’s Economic Development and Growth in Employment incentive programme with a two-year start-up and first lease stream, reimbursing commercial property taxes directly to the new business rather than the landlord.
- 02
A small business bridge support program
A City partnership with credit unions, the Business Development Bank of Canada and other financial institutions to launch a loan-guarantee program, letting existing small businesses bridge short-term cash-flow strains without high-cost debt.
- 03
Faster, cheaper licensing
Simplify and streamline municipal operating licence categories, cut 2027 licence costs by 30 per cent, and eliminate permit fees for street events, farmers’ markets and similar Toronto-based SMEs.
- 04
More favourable commercial property tax rates
Request costed scenarios for reducing the ratio of commercial to residential property tax to 1.98 in the shortest possible timeframe, strengthening Toronto’s position as a destination for investment.
- 05
Sector adaptation tables: with public deadlines
Within 90 days of taking office, convene adaptation tables for major Toronto-based industries with the Toronto Region Board of Trade, Toronto Global and interested GTA municipalities. Each table publishes three concrete commitments with public timelines within 90 days of its first meeting.
- 06
Canadian procurement, done within the rules
Direct staff to maximise Canadian-content procurement within the thresholds set by CUSMA and CETA, and to review and seek viable alternatives to competitive procurement contracts won by U.S.-based firms.
- 07
Leveraging and leading Team Canada
Establish a committee of elected officials, business and civil society leaders to advocate for investment and post-tariff support from the governments of Canada and Ontario, including Toronto’s role as a hub for new defence capabilities, innovation and production.