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Ontario needs to build more than 2 million homes in the next decade: internal docs
Ontario’s target of building 1.5 million homes by 2031 may not be enough to meet demand, civil servants have told the province’s new municipal affairs minister, saying that 2.1 million homes could instead be needed to improve affordability.
Analysis
Toronto mayoral hopefuls quietly test the waters ahead of 2026 campaign
The battle lines in Toronto’s next mayoral election are quietly being drawn as possible candidates - including Olivia Chow and John Tory - survey the field to determine who is in and who is out.
CBC Investigates
Launch of mandatory Ontario Greenbelt review months overdue: internal docs
Ontario appears to be months behind on a mandatory review of the Greenbelt, and opposition politicians and environmentalists are asking for a wide-ranging and transparent study of the protected lands to preserve their future.
Canada-U.S. trade war could spark an 'immediate crisis' in Ontario's landfills
Doug Ford’s government is blaming U.S. tariffs for the expansion of a controversial landfill project in southwestern Ontario — but experts say the conflict should serve as a wake-up call that time is running out to find long-term solutions to the province’s rapidly-filling landfills.
Toronto clamps down on FIFA World Cup spending over funding fight with Ontario
Toronto will clamp down on FIFA World Cup spending until it can find savings on its hosting duties or secure more money from other levels of government.
Gondola, tunnel or bridge? Toronto city council eyes improved island access
City councillors are being asked to create a task force to accelerate expanded access to Toronto Island, work that includes long-term and pricey options like a possible bridge, tunnel or gondola to the popular park.
As Ontario struggles to reach home building goal, new bill could speed up development
Ontario’s housing minister says he will introduce legislation this week to speed up new home construction, the Ford government’s latest attempt to put the province on track to meet its goal of building 1.5 million homes.
Trump tariffs could throw off Ford's path to balanced Ontario budget
U.S. President Donald Trump’s chaotic trade war will loom large over Doug Ford’s provincial budget, with experts saying billions in financial aid to impacted workers and businesses will throw a wrench in the premier’s plan to balance Ontario’s books next year.
ANALYSIS
Trump and Ontario's tariff response likely to dominate Ford's throne speech
Ontario’s legislature has returned for a shortened spring session with just over 20 days scheduled, and experts say Premier Doug Ford’s throne speech is likely to focus on the continued fight against Trump’s tariffs.
Key roadblock in Ontario's takeover of DVP and Gardiner Expressway could be cleared by end of year
The final roadblock to Ontario's takeover of the Gardiner Expressway Parkway could be cleared this year as the province and city finalize a deal Toronto's mayor says will free up the city's finances to better maintain everything from its transit system to its parks.