Reason #1 why #FordMustGo
If you looked back on media headlines during Ford's term as premier I suspect it would be staggering in terms of documenting his incompetence, lack of compassion, dumb statements, moronic decisions and serving private industry interests. Thankfully, there's a list.... and it's staggering...
Reason #2 why #FordMustGo
Ford has missed every target set for housing while he has been premier. Their target of 1.5M homes by 2031 was considered low as it would not keep pace with population growth, and most industry experts expect them to miss by 50% or more. In 2023, they got innovative and started counting long-term care beds. In 2024, they considered switching to tallying permits versus actual building starts.
Reason #3 why #FordMustGo
Ford wants to reduce gridlock so his SUV can get to the Legislature quickly but fails to realize that means you have to eliminate cars, not make more room for them. We should be encouraging alternative transport options like walkable cities, bike lanes, ebikes, and subsidized excellent public transit. Instead, we get a moronic policy response that targets bike lanes.
Reason #4 why #FordMustGo
There's 1 inescapable truth in politics - the Conservatives complain the most about out of control government spending AND are simultaneously the worst at managing it. Remember Ford's "Gravy Train" catchphrase. Ford's government office is the largest and most costly in Ontario's history, increasing by over 130% in just 5 years. A combination of cronyism and ineptitude.
Reason #5 why #FordMustGo
When Ford says, "For the people," he has a different demographic in mind. Land developers who were offered prime chunks of the greenbelt, drug retailers inching their way into our Healthcare, mega spas gaining a 99 year lease on public waterfront parkland, grocery chains selling beer, and beer and wine manufacturers no longer under control of the LCBO. Remember, corporations are people too...
Daily Reminder: Do what you can to stop another Ford majority government:
- Make sure you vote, either by mail or in person.
- Don't vote for any Conservative candidates.
- Post and boost any article criticizing Ford's management of Ontario (virtually unlimited material). Most voters have short-term memories - don't let them forget about his poor decisions, moronic policies, and outright corruption. Highlight all of it, everyday, to demonstrate why he's unfit for office.
Reason #6 why #FordMustGo
Since 2018, Ford has provided us with a chaotic government that is more likely to announce or implement something, only to reverse course within a few weeks or even hours. His policies aren't fully developed or researched before being released which results in rethinking or tinkering, or outright cancelation. It's almost as if he makes decisions with his gut, and ignores facts.
#OntarioElection2025 #ONpoli #FordHasFailedOntario
https://www.davidmoscrop.com/p/doug-ford-flip-flops-again-its-getting
Reason #7 why #FordMustGo
Ford's test of leadership arrived Jan 22nd, 2022, when the Freedom Convoy occupied Ottawa. Initially, he was MIA because he was snowmobiling at his cottage. As the crisis continued, Ford and Sylvia Jones, solicitor general at the time, did not participate in the daily emergency calls with Ottawa officials. Ford and Jones also declined to provide testimony under oath at the inquiry.
#OntarioElection2025 #ONpoli #FordHasFailedOntario
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/doug-ford-convoy-commission-response-1.6785768
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is denying his government abandoned Ottawa during last winter's convoy crisis, suggesting the three-week occupation of the city's downtown by protesters would have ended sooner if the former mayor and police chief had done a better job.
Reason #8 why #FordMustGo
One of the qualities we should look for in a government leader is empathy. You can't make critical decisions on how to make lives better without understanding needs and desires. This is particularly true for those who are most vulnerable. Ford exhibits zero empathy, and his comments about a group home for autistic youth demonstrates that. He was more concerned about the impact on property values.
#OntarioElection2025 #ONpoli
https://www.toronto.com/news-story/4529116-social-media-erupts-over-doug-ford-s-comments-that-griffin-centre-youth-home-ruined-the-community/
Reason #9 why #FordMustGo
In preparation for a winter election, and proving it was planned months in advance, Ford uses $3B of our taxpayer dollars to hopefully buy a few votes. This money not spent on healthcare, education, autistic children, housing, repairs for the Ontario Science Centre, homelessness, or countless other programs or policies that could make a real difference in the lives of Ontarians.
Reason #10 why #FordMustGo
The quality of life in Ontario has been eroded since Ford continually cuts funding for social support programs. Homelessness has been increasing, and homeless encampments are common in every city in the province. Ford has committed to a tiny amount of funding that will come too late for this winter and take years to take effect. Once again, the most vulnerable are left behind.
#OntarioElection2025 #ONpoli #HomelessShelters
https://youtu.be/ZaSG68C5Qeg?si=EfA-y9XBNBZD0HH8
Daily Reminder: Do what you can to stop another Ford majority government:
- Make sure you vote, either by mail or in person.
- Don't vote for any Conservative candidates.
- Post and boost any article criticizing Ford's management of Ontario (virtually unlimited material). Most voters have short-term memories - don't let them forget about his poor decisions, moronic policies, and outright corruption. Highlight all of it, everyday, to demonstrate why he's unfit for office.
Reason #11 why #FordMustGo
Ontario underspending on social services by $3.7B.
"It's shocking. He either doesn't understand the depth of the crisis or doesn't care." - MPP Monique Taylor, NDP critic for Children, Community and Social Services.
"Doug Ford government's utter failure to adequately fund social services across the province is a total disgrace." - Ontario Greens Leader Mike Schreiner
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-fao-mccss-report-1.7225423
Based on current spending plans, the Ontario government has allocated $3.7 billion less than what’s needed to fund existing programs and its announced commitments in children, community and social services, the province’s financial watchdog said in a report released Wednesday.
Reason #12 why #FordMustGo
Ford can't understand that it's unethical to sell $150 tickets to lobbyists and developers for his daughter's Stag & Doe. He's confused why it's inappropriate for Tony Miele, Chair of the PC Ontario Fund, the fundraising arm of the Ontario PC Party, to be selling tickets. He doesn't understand boundaries or why he can't take personal advantage of his office.
#OntarioElection2025 #ONpoli #FordIsCorrupt
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-ford-stag-doe-1.6749487
Ontario Premier Doug Ford will not divulge details of who sent invitations – including to developers – for his daughter's $150-a-ticket stag and doe party, saying only that "the boys took care of that" when asked about the money that was raised.
Reason #13 why #FordMustGo
Many political watchers were surprised about how Singa Surma could appear out of nowhere to become Minister of Infrastructure. In less than a decade, she went from an assistant to a Toronto city councilor to overseeing the province's infrastructure and being in charge of the renovation of Ontario Place. It's the traditional story of who you know and not letting "unqualified" affect your career path.
Reason #14 why #FordMustGo
One of Ford's earliest campaign promises was to "end hallway medicine". Despite numerous announcements of funding for hospitals and adding beds, the issue of overcrowded medical clinics and closed emergency wards has remained. Perhaps his war on public service employees, limiting salary increases for professionals on the COVID frontline, demonstrated just how much respect he has for healthcare workers.
#OntarioElection2025 #ONpoli #Healthcare
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/doug-ford-ontario-hallway-medicine-hospital-overcrowding-1.5440470
Reason #15 why #FordMustGo
Ford looks after developers, lobbyists, and corporations, but the people who need real support are left on waiting lists crying for assistance. In 2019, Ford's government scrapped the Liberal support program for autistic children in favour of their new strategy. It took almost 3 years to be fully implemented, and the number of families needing help has tripled, and wait times are longer than ever.
#OntarioElection2025 #ONpoli #Autism
https://toronto.citynews.ca/2024/06/05/ontario-publicly-funded-autism-supports-ford-government/
Daily Reminder: Do what you can to stop another Ford majority government:
- Make sure you vote, either by mail or in person.
- Don't vote for any Conservative candidates.
- Post and boost any article criticizing Ford's management of Ontario (virtually unlimited material). Most voters have short-term memories - don't let them forget about his poor decisions, moronic policies, and outright corruption. Highlight all of it, everyday, to demonstrate why he's unfit for office.
Reason #16 why #FordMustGo
Sept 2022, when COVID was still a significant risk, 10+ deaths per day, Ford announced that the independent Ontario Science Table would be dissolved and its responsibilities moved to the Minister of Heath. This eliminated the groups recommendations from public consumption and allowed the message to be controlled by the government. Nothing was going to stop Ford from declaring that the pandemic was over.
#OntarioElection2025 #ONpoli #COVID
https://www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/article/ontario-science-table-to-be-dissolved-next-month-as-director-warns-that-pandemic-will-continue-to-be-a-daunting-challenge/
An independent group of volunteer scientists and public health experts who have advised the Ford government on the response to the COVID-19 pandemic since July 2020 has been informed that it will be dissolved as of next month.
Reason #17 why #FordMustGo
Here's an interview from October 2016 where Ford demonstrates his early admiration for Trump, ignoring any criticism while trashing Clinton. His current tough guy act is theatre, trying to tap into the national push back on tariffs. I'd bet he has a "go bag" ready in case he gets invited to Mar-a-Lago.
Also, this quote stood out for sheer irony based on Ford's record in government.
#OntarioElection2025 #ONpoli #FordLovesTrump
https://toronto.citynews.ca/2016/10/13/interview-doug-ford-donald-trump/
CityNews reporter Cynthia Mulligan spoke one-on-one with former city councillor, and longtime Conservative, Doug Ford about controversial Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump. Read the transcript of the interview below: Cynthia Mulligan: So you’ve actually met Donald Trump. Doug Ford: Yes, with Rob when he opened the Trump tower in Toronto. CM: Are you still […]
Reason #18(a) why #FordMustGo
The killing of the Ontario Science Centre is one of the most heartbreaking acts of Ford's legacy. It would be difficult to find an Ontarian who is not touched by this institution and outraged at the spurious reasons given for its closure. IMO, Ford is exaggerating building issues in order to add public traffic to his mega spa partner and bury the relocation expense in the parking garage costs.
#OntarioElection2025 #ONpoli #ScienceCentre
https://thelocal.to/ontario-science-centre-closed/
Reason #18(b) why #FordMustGo
For the sake of adding credibility to a personal vanity project, the mega spa, Ford wants to demolish an iconic building designed by a world-famous Canadian architect. A building that was a gift to the city and an attraction that was groundbreaking in North America when it opened. I suspect the building will be saved, making the killing of the Ontario Science Centre that much worse.
#OntarioElection2025 #ONpoli #SaveOntarioScienceCentre
https://www.wallpaper.com/architecture/ontario-science-centre-raymond-moriyama-toronto-canada
Reason #19 why #FordMustGo
The Ford government used MZOs 17 times more than the previous 20 years in Ontario: AG report. An MZO - Ministerial Zoning Order - allows the Ministry of Housing to override the decision process of local municipalities. It's an abuse of power, and, in numerous cases, they were issued at the request of lobbyists or used to benefit developers without respect for local planning or process.
#OntarioElection2025 #ONpoli #AbuseOfPower
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-mzo-process-overhaul-1.7399671
Reason #20 why #FordMustGo
In a short period of time, Ford has severely damaged Ontario, from making social support programs less effective, weakening healthcare, making everyday life more expensive, and demolishing cherished public institutions. We cannot afford 4 more years of his destructive policies or moronic vanity projects - like tunneling under the #401. Do not vote for any Conservative candidates if you wish to save Ontario.
Daily Reminder: Do what you can to stop another Ford majority government:
- Make sure you vote, either by mail or in person.
- Don't vote for any Conservative candidates.
- Post and boost any article criticizing Ford's management of Ontario (virtually unlimited material). Most voter's have short-term memories - don't let them forget about his poor decisions, moronic policies, and outright corruption. Highlight all of it, everyday, to demonstrate why he's unfit for office.
Reason #21 why #FordMustGo
In 2018 Ford set out to solve "hallway medicine" and his strategy was Bill 124 - limit all public sector workers to 1% salary increases. Alienating 900,000 healthcare and social support workers resulted in driving thousands out of the province or to other careers. He could have reversed the bill when COVID put medical staff into brutal working conditions, but instead he was forced by the courts.
#OntarioElection2025 #ONpoli #Healthcare
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/bill124-compensation-ford-government-1.7144793
Reason #22 why #FordMustGo
Despite bragging about healthcare funding & adding hospital beds, Ford resorts to a somewhat callous Bill 7 that allows the province to move the elderly to a long term care facility that they didn't choose. And threatened families with fines if they refused to be moved. Ford's government proves once again they are incapable of dealing with a crisis with empathy versus using brute force and threats.
#OntarioElection2025 #ONpoli #LongTermCare
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/nursing-homes-didnt-choose-1.7232542
Reason #23 why #FordMustGo
Doug Ford and Sylvia Jones are constantly bragging about how much money they're spending on healthcare. Surprise! - it's the lowest amount per capita amongst all Canadian provinces, resulting in staff shortages, long wait times, and closed emergency rooms. Ford invests in things (hospitals, beds, private clinics, equipment, etc), not people. I doubt he's capable of understanding the difference.
#OntarioElection2025 #ONpoli #Healthcare
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/financial-accountability-office-ontario-report-1.7170171
Reason #24 why #FordMustGo
Across Canada young nurses, below age 35, are choosing to not renew their nursing certificates. Ontario does not lead the nation but they are ranked 3rd worst, with 35.1 young nurses leaving for every 100 entering in 2022. This is 83 per cent higher than in 2013. Yes, new nurses are increasingly entering the Ontario healthcare system every year, but without any change in how they are treated the net gain is modest.
Reason #25 why #FordMustGo
Ford's 2018 campaign slogan "Hallway Medicine" is somewhat moot currently as the new challenge is getting in the building. New data shows that 2024 will be a record year for emergency room closures, with most happening in rural areas. A leader with empathy "for the people" would do everything possible to make sure those who are injured are treated promptly or lives are being saved.
#OntarioElection2025 #ONpoli #HallwayMedicine
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/data-analysis-er-closures-three-years-2024-worst-year-for-scheduled-closures-1.7396789
Daily Reminder: Do what you can to stop another Ford majority government:
- Make sure you vote, either by mail or in person.
- Don't vote for any Conservative candidates.
- Post and boost any article criticizing Ford's management of Ontario (virtually unlimited material). Most voters have short-term memories - don't let them forget about his poor decisions, moronic policies, and outright corruption. Highlight all of it, everyday, to demonstrate why he's unfit for office.
Reason #XXX why #FordMustGo
I'm planning on posting 5 reasons a day why ##FordMustGo, for at least another week. Lots of content available.
If you're looking for inspiration, here is a list sent to me by @chipati. Use it as your source material for your own toots. It only covers until 2022 but still has hundreds of items.
#OntarioElection2025 #ONpoli #ClusterFord
https://docs.google.com/document/d/100fH352sIcg8hSzg7UUoGzm8FMqkp8xNnIIac4mv038/edit?usp=drivesdk
Not even the threshold of 14,000 Covid-19 Ontario deaths surpassed on Sept 1, 2022 could stir the media, interest the denizens of Ford Nation or distract its perverse, bullheaded leader who, channelling his inner Trump, remains completely unwavering in his desire to turn the lucrative segments of...
Reason #26 why #FordMustGo
A leaked video in 2018 showed Ford telling a room of developers that he'd “open a big chunk” of the Greenbelt. After that was revealed, Ford pivoted and made an unequivocal promise: “We won’t touch the Greenbelt.” In 2022 Ford started to open big chunks of the Greenbelt, defending it as necessary for housing and that the protected lands were a big scam & a failed policy.
#OntarioElection2025 #ONpoli ##GreenbeltScandal
https://globalnews.ca/news/9694836/ontario-greenbelt-promise-timeline/
Reason #27 why #FordMustGo
This is an excellent investigative report on Doug Ford and the #GreenbeltScandal. The back room dealing is blatant with obvious insider information being provided for the benefit of a few privileged developers. Ford didn't reverse course because of public outcry - he backed down because he was being investigated by the RCMP. Public opinion means nothing but jail time is a real motivator.
#OntarioElection2025 #ONpoli #FordIsCorrupt
https://thenarwhal.ca/ontario-greenbelt-scandal/
Reason #28 why #FordMustGo
Ford's announcement of #Highway413 in 2022 was part of his strategy to open the Greenbelt and make developers rich. It doesn't make sense for commuters - most are traveling north-south - but it runs through large areas owned by Ford's favourite group of land developers. We're trading farmland and environmentally important areas of the province for urban sprawl and gridlock. 1950s era thinking.
#OntarioElection2025 #ONpoli #StopHighway413
https://thepointer.com/article/2024-11-03/ford-s-latest-bill-fast-tracking-construction-of-413-could-be-the-gateway-for-highways-to-hell
Reason #29 why #FordMustGo
Kudos to all of you who've figured out that Ford is not a champion of the #Environment. Here is a rundown of his record for his 1st term in office, which includes: avoiding public consultation on projects, ignoring environmental assessments, cutting funding for conservation authorities, appointed a Greenbelt Council chair who voted against the Greenbelt, repealed the Toxics Reduction Act, and a whole lot more.
#OntarioElection2025 #ONpoli
https://thenarwhal.ca/doug-ford-ontario-environment-explainer/
Reason #30 why #FordMustGo
Surprise! Ford's 2nd term hasn't been much of an improvement in protecting the #Environment. His government has been responsible for a looming energy supply crisis leading to a steep increase in natural gas use, announced development of the #Greenbelt (then reversed), reduced protection for wetlands, removing bike lanes, and suggested dumping sewage into Lake Simcoe instead of building a new treatment facility.
#OntarioElection2025 #ONpoli
https://thenarwhal.ca/ontario-environment-ford-explainer/
From fast-tracking development to sending more sewage towards Lake Ontario, the Progressive Conservatives are still making dramatic changes to environment and energy policy. We’re digging into it here
Daily Reminder: Do what you can to stop another Ford majority government:
- Make sure you vote, either by mail or in person.
- Don't vote for any Conservative candidates.
- Post and boost any article criticizing Ford's management of Ontario (virtually unlimited material). Most voter's have short-term memories - don't let them forget about his poor decisions, moronic policies, and outright corruption. Highlight all of it, everyday, to demonstrate why he's unfit for office.
Reason #31 why #FordMustGo
In 2019, Ford said he was proud of his decision to tear up hundreds of renewable energy contracts, which ended up costing Ontario taxpayers more than $230 million. If you've seen windmills sitting idle for the past 5 years, now you know why. But with natural gas costs rising, Ford has flip-flopped, and now his government is pushing for new wind and solar projects. Too bad we wasted 5 years.
#OntarioElection2025 #ONpoli #WindPower
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-wind-power-green-energy-doug-ford-electricity-1.7297217
Reason #32 why #FordMustGo
IMO, Ford wants his legacy to be big projects. Unfortunately, he's stuck in the 1950s when projects delivered urban sprawl, were built at the expense of the environment, or used government funding & land to enrich corporations. In 2011, he wanted to put a mega-ferris wheel and mega-mall on the waterfront. He tried to revive that in 2014 along with a casino. He's building what he wants, not what we need.
#OntarioElection2025 #ONpoli
https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/doug-ford-s-dream-waterfront-ferris-wheel-monorail-and-a-boat-in-hotel/article_9824939e-0e2c-5924-a6ed-392a3d7ad561.html
Reason #33 why ##FordMustGo
Ford's obsession with a mega project on Toronto’s waterfront led him to bribe the City of Toronto to stand aside and not get in his way. Newly elected mayor Olivia Chow was facing a $1.5B budget shortfall, and Ford dropped $1.2B in promises and concessions on her in return for the city giving up any property rights with Ontario Place. Almost like the mafia taking advantage of someone at a weak point.
#OntarioElection2025 #ONpoli #MegaSpa
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/chow-ford-announcement-monday-1.7040823
Reason #34 why ##FordMustGo
For me the critical leadership failure of Ford is highlighted with the #MegaSpa deal. He's spending an insane amount of taxpayer dollars for a vanity project no one asked for or needs. Using public funds, badly needed elsewhere, to give away Toronto’s waterfront for 95 years to a private corporation AND shielded the deal from public scrutiny by not allowing the contract details to be released (until recently).
#OntarioElection2025 #ONpoli
https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/ontario-s-secret-650m-mega-spa-deal-sparks-outcry-prioritizing-luxury-over-essential-services-882875092.html
Reason #35 why ##FordMustGo
The #MegaSpa contract details were released in late 2024, the same week that hundreds of trees were being cut down at Ontario Place. Not a coincidence. The mainstream media highlighted a few details, but the attached document really drills down into the Ontario government's actions and the terms that show this project will ikely lose money. Tomorrow, I'll highlight the major concerns.
#OntarioElection2025 #ONpoli #SaveOntaroPlace
https://opencouncil.ca/theme-spa-ontario-place/
Daily Reminder: Do what you can to stop another Ford majority government:
- Make sure you vote, either by mail or in person.
- Don't vote for any Conservative candidates.
- Post and boost any article criticizing Ford's management of Ontario (virtually unlimited material). Most voters have short-term memories - don't let them forget about his poor decisions, moronic policies, and outright corruption. Highlight all of it, everyday, to demonstrate why he's unfit for office.
Reason #36 why ##FordMustGo
The Auditor General of Ontario released their report on the bidding & procurement process for the mega spa, as well as the terms of the contract. You'll be shocked to learn (sarcasm) that Ford's government did not follow their own bid process and that communications & meetings seemed to favour a few bidders. Ford put the cost of the project at $424M (2019l Vs the AGO estimate of $2.24B. Oops.
#OntarioElection2025 #ONpoli #SaveOntarioPlace
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-auditor-general-setup-1.7399052
The cost of the Ford government’s redevelopment of Ontario Place has ballooned by more than $1.8 billion and the process for selecting new tenants for the prized lakefront property wasn’t transparent or fair, according to the province’s auditor general.
Reason #37 why ##FordMustGo
One important section of the Auditor General's report on the #MegaSpa was not well covered by the mainstream media. The report stated that Infrastructure Ontario signed the 95 year lease without completing a thorough financial review of Therme. Audited financial statements of Therme Group in 2019 & 2020 showed they were losing money and had a market value of $1.46M. No red flags there...
#OntarioElection2025 #ONpoli #SaveOntarioPlace
https://spacing.ca/toronto/2024/12/04/follow-the-money-to-ontario-place/
The Ontario auditor general’s review of the Ontario Place scandal contains enough muck to start an industrial-scale pig farm, with plenty left over to get the OPP or the RCMP going on an investigation of how this, um, process could have become so extraordinarily stinky. That muck, which is thoroughly detailed in the media coverage,Continue reading "Follow the money to Ontario Place"
Reason #38 why ##FordMustGo
To protect his vanity project from opposition, the Ford government passed the Rebuilding Ontario Place Act, exempting it from laws that apply in the:
- Planning Act
- Environmental Assessment Act
- Ontario Heritage Act
- City of Toronto Noise Bylaws
And shielding the Ford government from any claims for damages arising from the project, including breach of contract. Kinga can bulldoze with impunity.
Reason #39 why ##FordMustGo
Michael Lindsay, CEO of Infrastructure Ontario, after consulting with "subject-matter experts", estimates the NEW Ontario Place will get 6 million visitors a year, or 16,500 per day For comparison:
- Ontario Place (2012) – 300K
- CN Tower – 1.8M
- Ontario Place (2022) – 2.9M (incl. Concerts, Cinesphere, Cirque du Soleil, marina, etc.)
- Chimelong Water Park in Guangzhou, China – 3M
- Niagara Falls – 12M
I want what Mikey is smoking.
Reason #40 why ##FordMustGo
If Ontario wants to terminate the lease with Therme, it can only do so after 10 years, with 5 years notice. Ontario & Therme must agree on a replacement site, and Ontario must pay the building's replacement cost. Ontario must also pay to demolish the Ontario Place building and isn’t allowed to use the lands until it’s demolished. If the parties cannot agree on a new site, costs for Ontario are worse.
#OntarioElection2025 #ONpoli
https://www.blogto.com/city/2024/10/ontario-place-razed-construction/
Daily Reminder: Do what you can to stop another Ford majority government:
- Make sure you vote, either by mail or in person.
- Don't vote for any Conservative candidates.
- Post and boost any article criticizing Ford's management of Ontario (virtually unlimited material). Most voters have short-term memories - don't let them forget about his poor decisions, moronic policies, and outright corruption. Highlight all of it, everyday, to demonstrate why he's unfit for office.
Reason #41 why #FordMustGo
According to a recent Angus Reid survey, #AffordableHousing is the 3rd most important election issue. After being elected in 2018, Ford removed rent controls on all new rental buildings. It was hoped this would jump start new development, which happened but stalled due to COVID, inflation, and high interest rates. When market conditions changed, there were no policy adjustments. Just 30% higher rents.
#OntarioElection2025 #ONpoli
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/rent-control-toronto-ford-series-1.6974129
In 2018, a freshly-elected Progressive Conservative government exempted all newly built and converted rental units from rent control, saying it would fuel new construction. Five years later, the supply shortage is still dire, but the reasons for that are complex.
Reason #42 why ##FordMustGo
After removing rent controls, Ford's government in 2019 removed experienced adjudicators from the Landlord Tenant Board & moved responsibilities to Tribunals Ontario, a "mega-cluster of tribunals." Delays skyrocketed and both landlords & tenants took advantage of the long wait for complaints to be heard. In some cases requests for higher than allowed rent increases were prioritized.
#OntarioElection2025 #ONpoli #AffordableHousing
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-ombudsman-report-landlord-tenant-board-1.6830181
A "perfect storm" of factors including the 2018 election, inefficient practices and the COVID pandemic has left Ontario's trouble-plagued Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) "fundamentally failing" to provide swift justice, the province's ombudsman says.
Reason #43 why #FordMustGo
In January of 2024, the Ford government promised to provide government incentives to developers that would encourage them to start building Affordable Homes. When asked the definition of "affordable," the government convened an internal committee to figure out what they meant. In June, they rolled out those incentives and developers said "WTF" and continued to not build homes.
#OntarioElection2025 #ONpoli #AffordableHousing
https://globalnews.ca/news/10563757/ontario-affordable-housing-definitions/
In their wildest imaginations, nobody could have ever come up with a list like this.
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I want to tell you you're wrong, but... voters gotta show up and care.
I'll keep shouting into the wind and hope it helps.
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