Duly Quoted: John Tory’s Spokesperson, on the Finch LRT

The mayor's spokesperson gives the most encouraging sign the Finch LRT has seen in a long time.

By David Hains

“The [Finch] LRT will proceed, as planned and funded by the provincial government.”

—John Tory spokesperson Amanda Galbraith speaks to the Sun in advance of council’s executive committee next Wednesday. At the meeting, the executive will consider a motion by Giorgio Mammoliti (Ward 7, York West) to “revisit the debate regarding transit plans on Finch Avenue West in order to provide residents and businesses with a more valuable solution than Light Rapid Transit.” During the mayoral campaign, Tory was less than committed to the Finch and Sheppard LRT lines, and said they were not his priorities.

UPDATE 3:00 PM: Galbraith responded to questions on Twitter to clarify that the statement also applies to the Sheppard LRT.