Construction work is underway in Toronto for new rent-controlled housing on city-owned land near Trinity Bellwoods Park.
On Monday, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow stood alongside federal officials at the site to promote the milestone for a project the city says will bring 74 new homes, many of which will have two or three units.
“Today, we’re turning City-owned land into new rental housing, including affordable and family-sized homes,” Chow said.
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“By working with Build Canada Homes, we’re building the housing Toronto needs so people who work here can afford to live here. Together, we’re delivering a more affordable and caring city for everyone.”
The site of the project is a former parking lot owned by the city, with work being led by Toronto’s CreateTO division.
Funding from the federal government’s Build Canada Homes program is helping to deliver the project.
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Going to be a no-go zone in no time
We pay taxes Vinny, and we pay TTC fares. None of the things you mentioned are free, and they are municipal services not social programs.
You don’t know the difference between social programs. Are you paying for a private fire station? Private security? Maybe even private buses? If not, welcome to a social democratic community. Not a communist country. Try your propaganda elsewhere.
Vinny, communism is not great work.
Olivia chow does great work