Election 2026: Let’s talk about local democracy in Toronto
Voters should be asking every candidate and ourselves: what should local democracy look like?
By Tricia Woodco-written by Nick Vlahos, Patricia Wood and Gabriel Eidelman Housing. Transit. Crime. Taxes. Bike lanes. Billy Bishop Airport. Almost every major issue facing Toronto turns on the same question. Who should decide: the City, the Province, or the federal government? “Local” decisions have become battles over jurisdiction instead of debates about what is best for Toronto and its residents. As Torontonians prepare to vote in municipal elections this October, we should be asking every... Read more
