Marissa Lennox is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by David Crombie, Former Mayor of Toronto, Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth, Alex Blumenstein, Co-Founder of The Peak.
This week, Ontario Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk released her highly anticipated report on Premier Ford's Greenbelt plans. And, today we are learning that the Premier's office has made a request to the Ontario integrity commissioner to investigate how the housing Minister's Chief of Staff, Ryan Amato dealt with the opening of Greenbelt lands to developers. Meanwhile, closer to home at Toronto City Hall, Mayor Olivia Chow is handing out appointments to City Councillors for various committees today. We unpack who got what and why it matters.
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REACTION TO THE AG REPORT FROM ONTARIO NDP OPPOSITION LEADER
Marissa Lennox is now joined by Marit Stiles, leader of the Ontario NDP.
Marit reacts to the Auditor General's report on Premier Doug Ford's Greenbelt plans.
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NEW PAYMENT OPTION ON THE TTC
Marissa Lennox is now joined by Stuart Green, Spokesperson for the TTC.
The TTC is now allowing riders to pay for their fare by tapping their credit or debit card on payment systems directly at presto terminals at subway entrance gates It's all about making transit commutes more convenient and, as Stuart explains, you’ll soon also be able to tap with your payment cards when boarding busses and streetcars.
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