The cynical response is, well, a very sarcastic “good luck with that.” Ontario Place is a provincial project. Yes, the odds are stacked against a mayor on a file like Ontario Place, but the odds will be stacked against the mayor on virtually anything they want to do to improve this city. But just like with the Ontario Place issue, the city has a good case to push for change based on data and evidence. Armed with data like that, the next mayor will need to be willing to loudly and relentlessly make the case for a new deal that embeds more permanent revenue into Toronto’s budget. But it’s worth remembering that Toronto city hall’s record when it comes to fighting isn’t half bad.

Source: thestar April 11, 2023 19:00 UTC