Where they stand on the issues
By Joshua Freeman, CP24.com
There are a slew of issues up for consideration as voters start heading to the polls. Here’s a comparison of where the major candidates stand on some of the big issues.
NOTE: For a comparison of the candidates’ transit plans, click here.
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| John Tory | Doug Ford | Olivia Chow | |
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Community Housing |
- Says he would speed up spending on money committed by the city to tackle repair backlog right away and would ‘shame’ province and federal government into contributing - Would create a task force that would report back on the corporate structure of TCH within six months |
- Says repairing TCH units is a priority - Has not yet released a platform for community housing, but has said in reports that he would like to bring back ousted TCH CEO Gene Jones
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- Would build 15,000 units of affordable housing over four years by introducing a target of 20% affordable units in new residential towers. - Plan would defer development charges for developers who agree to include affordable units - Change zoning to improve public space around towers. |
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Taxes |
- Does not favour cutting land transfer tax at the moment - Says he would hold property tax increases at or below the rate of inflation - Says he would find efficiencies to improve services |
- Would cut the land transfer tax by 15% every year until it’s eliminated - Commits to voting against any tax increase during his term
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- Would implement a 1% increase on the land transfer tax for properties that cost more than $2M; says the move would raise $20M - Has said she would hold property tax inflations to around the rate of inflation |
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Island Airport |
- Says he would wait to get more information from city staff before taking a position - Has come under fire for having a son that lobbies for a company that would benefit from expansion. Tory says he’ll “follow the rules” to avoid conflict of interest. |
Favours expanding island airport to allow jets |
Against allowing jets at the island airport |
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Children and young people |
- Would expand Partnership to Advance Youth Employment (PAYE) program - Has said he will ‘open his rolodex’ to find jobs for young people |
Says city needs more mentors to educate youth. |
- Wants to create 5,000 new apprenticeships and jobs for young people over the next four years - Would require companies that have big contracts with the city to hire young workers - Would invest in school nutrition programs - Would expand after-school programs |
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Garbage collection |
Says he would save $19M a year by privatizing garbage collection east of Yonge Street |
Say he could save $90M by privatizing garbage east of Yonge Street |
Says both public and private collectors should compete to drive each other. She would see after a few years which is better. |
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Business and development |
- Would use Section 37 money paid by developers to construct more affordable housing - Wants to unify operations of Invest Toronto, the City Economic Development Department and the Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance |
Says Section 37 money paid by developers should be spread out across the city rather than just staying in area where development occurs. |
- Would cut taxes for small businesses - Would make it easier for small businesses to fill out forms online - Would defer Section 37 payments for developers who build affordable rental units |
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Working with council |
Thinks mayor should continue to work with council with existing powers |
Has advocated in the past for a ‘strong mayor’ system that would allow mayor to veto city council |
Thinks mayor should continue to work with council with existing powers |
