Eglinton LRT

• Bad press prompted Metrolinx CEO to complain about government control

  Internal tracking measurements at Metrolinx, obtained by Global News, pushed CEO Phil Verster to raise concerns with Premier Doug Ford's office about communications at his agency.

  Politics

  Jul 26, 2023
  
• Doug Ford responds to Metrolinx complaint: ‘I don’t direct or control anyone’

  Speaking at an event in Ottawa, Ford said his government was not controlling Metrolinx. "I don't direct or control anyone," Ford said.

  Politics

  Jul 25, 2023
  
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• Metrolinx CEO complains to Ford government over direct control

  In an internal email, Metrolinx's CEO complained to Doug Ford's chief of staff that silence over the Eglinton Crosstown LRT was hurting the agency's reputation.

  Politics

  Jul 25, 2023
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• Toronto’s next mayor will likely open the Eglinton LRT. Can they save local businesses?

  After years of construction, Toronto's next mayor looks set to be the person to finally open the Eglinton Crosstown LRT. Local businesses want them to help the area recover.

  Canada

  Jun 20, 2023
• Ford has ‘total confidence’ in Transportation Minister amid Eglinton LRT delays

  Doug Ford has said he has 'total confidence' in his transportation minister, Caroline Mulroney, as delays to the Eglinton Crosstown LRT continue.

  Politics

  Jun 6, 2023
• Eglinton LRT builders claim they have no way to ‘control or restrain’ TTC demands

  The consortium behind the Crosstown LRT has filed a notice of application characterizing the TTC as out of control, making demands not in line with the project's blueprint.

  Canada

  May 17, 2023
• No completion date for the Eglinton Crosstown LRT amid quality and safety issues

  Transportation Minister Caroline Mulroney said while she would 'love to provide a date,' the province is now pressuring CTS to give transit riders a firm schedule.

  Politics

  Apr 27, 2023
• Metrolinx replacing concrete at unopened Eglinton Crosstown LRT stop

  Work is underway to repair concrete at a surface stop for the LRT route that Metrolinx says was found to be problematic during a "strict quality control and inspection process." 

  Canada

  Apr 26, 2023
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• Councillors call for public inquiry into Eglinton Crosstown ‘boondoggle’

  "This is a historic boondoggle, billions of dollars, years of delays," said Coun. Josh Matlow.

  Politics

  Dec 9, 2022
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• Investigations continues into incident that left Eglinton LRT worker dead

  Crosslinx said a worker at the Cedarvale Station site died after being hit by a cement truck. 

  Canada

  Jun 17, 2022