TRANSPORTATION
For full details of our Comprehensive and Balanced Transportation Policy
please visit: www.gettorontomoving.ca
Press Release (pdf)
Backgrounder (pdf)
FAQs (pdf)
The Toronto Party is developing a comprehensive policy for the 2010 municipal election. The basic policy is set out below. A more detailed policy booklet will be produced during the 2010 municipal election.
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TAXES and FEES
We will repeal the motor vehicle registration tax
We will repeal the municipal land transfer tax
We will repeal the by-law requiring the payment of a 5 cent fee for plastic shopping bags
MUNICIPAL GOVERNANCE
We will make the delivery of core services the primary focus of City Hall
We will decrease councillor office budgets to no more than $30,000 per annum
We will restrict spending from office budgets during an election year
We will impose term limits on the Mayor and Councillors
We will re-examine the need for 44 councillors
We will evaluate the structure of council to ensure it meets the needs of the citizens and businesses