‘No 2.0’ Deal for Toronto: Ford on City’s Finances

‘No 2.0’ deal for Toronto: Ford on city’s finances

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Toronto has to be responsible for its own budget.

With Toronto facing a $1.12-billion budget shortfall, Doug Ford rules out a ‘new deal’ 2.0

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has left the door open to some provincial aid to Mayor Olivia Chow’s city hall.

‘Always expecting more’: Ford government pushes back against Toronto’s new deal bid

Despite Chow’s renewed push, however, Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy indicated the province is not opening the door to talks on any renewed new deal.

Toronto's 'new deal' with Ontario is set to expire. Here's the latest on negotiations for another agreement

Fresh from her election victory, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow is preparing to try and convince Ontario Premier Doug Ford to sign a new agreement with her city. Toronto officials are hoping for a deal with the province that includes long-term funding for city hall.

Toronto has a new city council. Can it work with Doug Ford?

On Oct. 26, seven new councillors were elected along with incumbent mayor Chow. Experts interviewed by Canada’s National Observer said the change will inevitably shake up the dynamic of council, but also how it interacts with the province.