Posts Filed Under: revenue tools

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Parker: Forget the Short Pants, it’s About Better Transit Policy

Don't get distracted by unproductive arguments.

By John Parker (Guest Opinion) Feb. 1st, 9:00 am

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Watch John Tory Deliver a Satisfying Smackdown to Giorgio Mammoliti

Giorgio Mammoliti is a craven opportunist. But rarely is that exposed in such a satisfying way.

By David Hains Dec. 14th, 12:42 pm

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Here’s How Council Voted on Road Tolls and Other Revenue Tools

Council took the first step in supporting a suite of revenue tools worth around $300 million annually, including road tolls.

By David Hains Dec. 14th, 9:41 am

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The December 2016 Toronto City Council Liveblog, Day One (Revenue Tools)

All the revenue tools analysis, context, and fact-checks you could want.

By David Hains and Neville Park Dec. 13th, 10:21 am

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Why Toronto Should Repeal the Tax Break for Vacant Stores

The policy that gives an incentive to empty storefronts has outlived its usefulness.

By Chris Riddell Dec. 7th, 12:30 pm

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The December 2016 Toronto Executive Committee Liveblog: Revenue Tools Edition

Also on the agenda: ranked ballots and poverty reduction.

By David Hains and Neville Park Dec. 1st, 10:21 am

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Please Council, Don’t Make the Same Revenue Tools Mistakes You Made Last Time

Toronto needs significant budget remedies. But first council needs to fix itself.

By David Hains Nov. 21st, 6:15 pm

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Former John Tory Campaign Advisers Are Working on Hydro Privatization, and Some Councillors Have Questions

The mayor's evolving stance on selling off Toronto Hydro seems like a game of Twister Tory.

By David Hains Oct. 28th, 1:50 pm

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How Section 37 Funds Work (And Don’t Work)

We explain the section of the Planning Act that makes every councillor pull out their hair.

By Neville Park Sep. 20th, 11:00 am

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Why Toronto Should Introduce a Commercial Parking Levy

Parking spots aren't the best use of valuable real estate, but they should at least contribute to the city's well-being, argues Gideon Forman.

By Gideon Forman Sep. 16th, 9:00 am

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Duly Quoted: John Tory, on Potential New Revenue Tools

Somewhere David Miller is probably all "I told you so."

By David Hains Jul. 6th, 11:30 am

City Council Preview: June 2016

Budgeting, drugs, and Jim Karygiannis.

By Neville Park Jun. 7th, 8:45 am

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Will a Hotel Tax Save Toronto’s Budget Woes?

Haha, nope.

By David Hains Jun. 3rd, 1:30 pm

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Here’s What You Can Expect From Toronto’s 2017 Budget

What do Toronto's budget decisions mean for 2017, and what tough choices will the City have to make?

By Neville Park Mar. 3rd, 4:45 pm

Torontoist Explains: The Municipal Land Transfer Tax

Real estate agents hate it, but city hall needs it. Here's why the Municipal Land Transfer Tax isn't going away.

By Neville Park Dec. 8th, 9:00 am

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Understanding Metrolinx

What the agency does, who runs it, and what it means for transit in Toronto.

By David Fleischer Oct. 8th, 2:10 pm

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Province Announces $15 Billion in Transit Funding

But Kathleen Wynne's big funding announcement on Monday was years too late and billions of dollars short.

By David Hains Apr. 15th, 4:15 pm