“This starts to help us to get out of the hole” on a TV news broadcast Nov 27 2023
“Whoever has worked with Olivia Chow knows that there’s no such thing as ‘No,'” said Parkdale-High Park Coun. Gord Perks. “This is a testament to a different kind of approach in municipal-provincial relationships.” CBC News Nov 28th.
What does Ontario’s takeover of the DVP and Gardiner mean for Toronto?
The province of Ontario has announced a new deal with the City of Toronto that will see the provincial government upload the costs of maintaining the Don Valley Parkway and the Gardiner Expressway, two major highways that connect the city with the rest of the Greater Toronto Area. It is part of a broader package that also includes funding for transit and refugees, as well as an agreement on the future of Ontario Place, a waterfront park and entertainment complex that the province wants to redevelop.
Here are some of the key points to consider:
- The city will save billions of dollars in the long term. According to the City of Toronto, annual maintenance costs for the two highways add up to $16 million, while $2.2 billion has been budgeted over the next 10 years for the rehabilitation of the Gardiner1. By transferring these costs to the province, the city will be able to free up funds for other priorities, such as social services, housing, and infrastructure
