Federal government rejects Toronto’s request for drug decriminalization

Federal government rejects Toronto’s request for drug decriminalization

The federal government has rejected a request from Toronto to decriminalize the possession of small quantities of drugs for personal use after an increasingly bitter public spat over the city’s ask. On Friday afternoon, Health Canada issued a statement confirming the request had been refused, something the Ontario provincial government asked the federal body to … Read more

Ontario agrees to pitch almost $100M to Toronto’s FIFA World Cup hosting plan

Ontario agrees to pitch almost 0M to Toronto’s FIFA World Cup hosting plan

The Ford government has confirmed it will send Toronto almost $100 million in “conditional” funding to host matches as part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Toronto is currently set to hold at least five World Cup games at BMO Field when Canada, Mexico and the United States host the next world soccer tournament together. … Read more

Tension between Toronto and Trudeau government inflamed by 2024 tax hike

Tension between Toronto and Trudeau government inflamed by 2024 tax hike

As Toronto continues to gaze inward at its own tax proposals, a local Liberal MP has shared their outrage at the city’s decision to separate a portion of its proposed tax increase to blame the federal government for. In the opening days of the budget process, the city’s budget chief warned that if the federal … Read more