A New Federal Electoral Map is Taking Shape for Ontario

The Case of the Missing Ward LONDON, ON, Aug. 19, 2022 /CNW/ – The Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario has proposed a new electoral map for consideration at public hearings this fall. This map introduces changes to Ontario’s federal electoral district boundaries and has been developed through an independent and non-partisan process. “In exercising its mandate under the Electoral Boundaries Readjustment … Read more

Mayor Tory Announces Five Point Plan to Get More Houses Built Faster

From johntory2022.ca – August 23, 2022 Plan aims at addressing the housing shortage and builds on Mayor Tory’s proven track record of getting homes built in Toronto Today Mayor John Tory announced his 2022 re-election campaign policy to help get more homes built in the city and address affordability issues. Canada is facing a national housing … Read more

Toronto’s municipal election candidates revealed

Kerrisa Wilsom – CP24 Web Content Writer – August 20, 2022 The nominations for Toronto’s upcoming municipal election are officially in. A total of 372 candidates were certified by Toronto’s City Clerk John Elvidge, after the nomination deadline closed at 2 p.m. on Friday. There are 31 certified candidates running for mayor, 164 candidates running … Read more

What does a ‘strong mayor’ system mean for Toronto?

Kerrisa Wilson – CP24 Web Content Writer – Published July 26, 2022 A so-called “strong mayor” system could be coming to Toronto soon, providing the mayor with executive power to pass legislation without the support of some council members. Last week, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced the system could be coming to Toronto, Ottawa, and possibly other municipalities … Read more

Crombie’s resignation from Greenbelt Council reminds us to look upstream

Of course, the Ford government responded with misdirection and a bit of money. In the wake of David Crombie’s weekend resignation from the Greenbelt Council, followed by the rest of its members, Premier Doug Ford and his chief municipal flack, Steve Clark, sought to deflect the former mayor’s sharp criticism (“high level bombing”) of the … Read more