Toronto Region Board Of Trade

• Ontario Finance Minister expresses discomfort with size of deficit: ‘Higher than I would like’

  During a fireside chat, Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy admitted the deficit in Ontario's budget was higher than he would like, despite writing the financial plan.

  Economy

  Apr 6
  
• Jobs or housing? How Ontario’s 2 key priorities could collide

  A recent shift from the province suggests two goals — jobs and housing — may be in conflict as the Ford government weighs scrapping rules it introduced to protect employment lands.

  Economy

  Nov 9, 2023
  
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• Board of trade changes Guelph Transit’s grade on regional transit report card

  The board of trade factored in on-time performance that wasn't included in original report card. That moves Guelph Transit from D+ to C+.

  Canada

  Jul 10, 2023
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• Toronto-area transit systems need to improve services, reliability: report cards

  Toronto had the least reliable transit service in 2022 compared to other municipalities in the region, according to transit report cards from the Toronto Region Board of Trade.

  Canada

  Jul 5, 2023
• Top Toronto mayoral candidates spar over budget deficit, affordable housing at debate

  The sold-out debate hosted by the Toronto Region Board of Trade and TVO Today Live is scheduled to kick off at 7 p.m. at the Isabel Bader Theatre.

  Politics

  May 25, 2023
• Toronto-area transit a ‘fragmented mess’ — why fare zones could be the answer

  Anyone travelling by transit between Toronto and its neighbouring cities must pay an extra fare. Documents show early changes are afoot, though they fall short of critics' demands.

  Canada

  Mar 22, 2023
• Toronto mayoral candidates clash on housing, transit, costs in board of trade debate

  The board invited five candidates: John Tory, Gil Penalosa, Sarah Climenhaga, Stephen Punwasi and Chloe Brown.

  Politics

  Oct 17, 2022
• Toronto board of trade applauds decision to scrap COVID test requirement for vaccinated travellers

  The Toronto Region Board of Trade is applauding the Canadian government's decision to scrap the COVID-19 testing requirement for fully vaccinated international travellers.

  Canada

  Mar 17, 2022
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• ‘A huge, huge moment’: Toronto board of trade reacts as pre-arrival testing for travellers set to end

  "The visitor economy that sustains our economy and the Toronto region can thrive once again," said Lindsay Broadhead from the Toronto Region Board of Trade.

  Economy

  Mar 16, 2022
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• Board proposes framework to increase Ontario’s housing options, affordability

  The Toronto Region Board of Trade is calling on the provincial government to implement a framework that will increase density and housing options across Ontario.

  Canada

  Dec 14, 2021