We're live at our Housing Symposium: Unlocking Solutions to a Generational Crisis event. Follow event coverage with us over on Bluesky.
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We need big and bold ideas, and a transit line under the 401 is exactly the kind of visionary thinking governments should pursue. The Highway 401 tunnel expressway feasibility study marks a pivotal moment in addressing the GTHA’s deepening congestion crisis. (1/2)
Scotland’s First Minister joined our President & CEO @desilvajanet to chat about the @WTC_TO’s upcoming Fintech trade mission to Edinburgh & London in June 2019. Welcome to Toronto, @nicolasturgeon!
Scotland is putting itself on the fintech map – working to be one of the top 5 fintech hubs by 2020, which is why @WTC_TO has chosen to host an upcoming trade mission to Edinburgh in June 2019. #DYK: Edinburgh is home to CodeBase, the UK’s largest technology incubator? #Tech
Robust infrastructure is critical to the economic prosperity of Canada’s largest urban centres. We look forward to discussing our #NationalUrbanStrategy with Min. @FP_Champagne in his new role at Infrastructure and Communities.
We've issued a call to end exclusionary zoning in Ontario municipalities with populations of 30K people or more to help address the critical issue of housing affordability.
Learn about our proposed policy framework here: bit.ly/MeetingintheMiddle
Release: bit.ly/3GGnRgX
We’re pleased to see that @Penalosa_G’s housing platform includes several elements that align with our calls for Toronto to #HitGo on increasing housing supply, including our call to end exclusionary zoning citywide
How to retain and attract great teachers, nurses, good people? Ending exclusionary zoning citywide helps. Sad maps Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver. Soft density in neighbourhoods, humane density in transit corridors. We'll do it in a #Toronto4Everyone. My plan bit.ly/3dmoof6
.#Blockchain industry leaders, will you be joining @BlockchainImpac's summit in #Toronto? Don't miss your chance to meet up & exchange ideas about the state of blockchain technology and the token economy. More ow.ly/EMXQ50idJVF
The transformation of Toronto’s #waterfront is a testament to our city’s impressive economic development - from a small trading post in the 1700s to an international business hub. With 6 KM of magnificent waterfront, #Toronto has an opportunity to create something extraordinary!
Why does Lisa's commute to work from her home in #Scarborough take 30 mins longer than the most efficient transit option available? Lisa takes a longer route so she can save $15 on her round-trip commute. This shouldn't be a choice any commuter needs to make.
ALT Comparison of public transport routes by two people between Markham & Steeles and Union Station.
"Any serious discussion about our economic recovery has to include immigration. Immigration creates jobs. Immigration creates growth." - @marcomendicino#RecoverySummit
Montréal’s approach to fare integration recognizes the importance of reducing barriers and making transit more equitable and easier to use.
Read our recommendations on creating a truly integrated regional transit system for #Toronto Region.
bit.ly/3abwYeS
On July 1st, Montréal’s new integrated transit fare structure was fully implemented. Now, people can ride any transit mode, incl commuter rail, for the same fare (with a flat fare for buses). It’s not a complex tech problem. All it took was political and institutional courage.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, Toronto’s leaders have been working hard on a plan to bring you and your team back downtown. It’s time for a new message: #WeAreReadyToronto#TeamToronto
BREAKING: Toronto's city council has voted to make the King Street pilot project a permanent fixture in a 22-3 vote, with only Ford, Holyday and Karygiannis voting against.
The project boosted weekday ridership by 16 per cent, from 72,000 to 84,000 streetcar boardings per day.
The housing affordability crisis costs our region billions of dollars each year. We must act now, + adding #MissingMiddle housing should be a big part of the solution.
On January 19th, join our call to end exclusionary zoning in Ontario: bit.ly/MeetingintheMiddle
In a packed room, Canada's Minister of Finance, @Bill_Morneau takes the podium to dive into #Budget2019. The Board was pleased to see the strong focus on talent and skills development and a roadmap for needed regulatory change. Be sure to share your post-budget thoughts. #cdnpoli
The world wants more #Canada. We applaud the federal government for taking an important first step in providing our talented businesses with greater access to India's fast-growing market of 1.4 billion customers. #CDNPoli
Read more from Min. @mary_ng: bit.ly/3t1Uf9S
We applaud the Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force report and its recommendation to end exclusionary zoning policies and build more housing across the province. #MissingMiddle
Read our statement: bit.ly/3uE4a6C
We started the day bright and early as our President & CEO @desilvajanet and @UofT’S Meric Gertler kicked off our Climate Economy Summit to a packed room. Today’s event will focus on how we can seize the multi-trillion-dollar opportunity of the climate economy.
Packed room at our 130th #BoardAnnualDinner VIP reception. Tonight, more than 1,100 business leaders, influencers and city builders come together in one room. Thx @Kathleen_Wynne, Mayor @JohnTory & Mayor @BonnieCrombie for joining us!
JUST RELEASED: In partnership w/ @WoodGreenDotOrg & supported by @TD_Canada our first report of a 3-part housing series examining the different dimensions of TO's affordability challenge is here. Read "Housing a Generation of Workers": bot.com/workforcehousing#HousingforWorkers
Tonight we honour the 12 nominees for the 52nd Annual Police Officer of the Year Awards at the @Raptors game w/ @TorontoPolice. #ThankYou officers for your bravery, humanitarianism, superior investigative work & outstanding police skills. Learn more: bit.ly/POYA2019#POYA
A year ago, we sounded the alarm over the state of Toronto's finances. Today, the City is in a better place and credit agencies are taking note, with S&P raising the City's credit rating for the first time in 23 years to AA+.
This is thanks to the hard work of Mayor @oliviachow and Premier @fordnation, who worked together to negotiate a "new deal" for Toronto, alongside federal contributions and smart decisions by Council and staff.
It’s progress worth celebrating, but much more needs to be done. Financial instability leads to rising costs for business and declining livability for the talented people that call our region home. We need a City with the capacity to invest in the things that matter. Join us on November 18 for one of the year’s most important conversations: bot.com/Events/Broken-Budget…
We’re pleased to host a debate on October 17th among some of the 2022 Toronto mayoral candidates, moderated by TVO’s @spaikin, asking them how they would #HitGo on the critical issues our region faces, from transit to housing. #topolibot.com/Events/Toronto-Mayor…
📢BREAKING: The Toronto Region Board of Trade and @tvo Today Live have invited 6 candidates to the Mayoral Debate on May 25. Moderated by @spaikin, the event will be live-streamed on @TheAgenda’s YouTube channel.
Learn more: bot.com/News/Toronto-Region-…#ToPoli#TorontoMayor
Expanding transit is an essential way we will ease congestion in the Toronto region. We're finally building new/upgrading existing transit. Here's former @TTChelps CEO Andy Byford's thoughts on what's happening in Toronto.
"The ingredients in this blueprint have been publicly debated in earnest for years, backed by a range of voices, from groups such as @MoreNeighbours to the Toronto Region Board of Trade. The scaffolding of change has finally reached the fore of politics in our largest province."
The Board has been clear, a lack of affordable housing hinders business' ability to attract and retain talent, threatening our economic prosperity. We need more kinds of housing across our city and region, which is why we were early advocates for missing middle housing.
We’re asking the tough questions on what’s next for #Toronto region’s recovery. Part of our #RecoverySummit series will explore how municipalities can still work together to #buildbackbetter, despite competing for limited financial resources. Register now: recoverysummits.trbot.ca/
Today's the @TorontoRBOT#BoardAnnualDinner Presented by @odgersberndtson! Follow along as we post real time live updates. You'll get exclusive behind-the-scenes access to Toronto's most anticipated business gala. #SneakPeek
You should never have to pay a penalty to get where you need to go! We are calling for seamless #FareIntegration across the #Toronto region which puts riders first. Here are some people who will benefit from our proposal.
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1/ NEW REPORT: Providing an appealing transit service is the key to increasing ridership and service levels. A fast & efficient level of local service will keep people moving through the Toronto Region.
Release: bit.ly/3DqM9KC
Read the report: bit.ly/3FtKgh2
This year's 52nd Annual Police Officer of the Year Awards kick off with emcee @KevinFrankish! For 25 years, Kevin led the vision of @BTtoronto and was instrumental in growing the show to the most watched in the country. #ThankYou@KevinFrankish for joining us tonight! #POYA2019
NEWS RELEASE: Toronto Region Board of Trade, World Trade Centre Toronto and Menkes announce new lease at 100 Queens Quay East for 2022! Read more: bit.ly/BoardHQ#BoardHQ
Board President & CEO @desilvajanet is campaigning to eliminate the #MissingMiddle in Ontario's housing market. Today’s Housing Summit is an opportunity to present new solutions for affordable housing in the province. Watch:
#ONPoli
Thanks to everyone who attended our live @CurseOfPolitics cocktail event yesterday. Great turnout, amazing conversations—the room was buzzing. We hope to see you at our upcoming events!
#ONelxn#onpoli#networking
We’re excited to kick off our ‘Gateway to Growth Summit' with a sold-out room. Stay tuned for live updates through the day as we discuss how to unlock the potential of the #PearsonZone, a vital gateway for the talent and products of our region.
"Toronto has the civic and political strength to say yes and make Quayside work for all its residents." Read the open letter from Toronto city builders like @mitchellmarcus, @UWGreaterTO, @DreamMakerVC, former mayors Barbara Hall & Art Eggleton in support of the Quayside project
Trade diversification is key to Canada's long-term success. The Fall Economic Statement signals important and significant investments to help Cdn biz grow beyond our traditional market. Great news! @Bill_Morneau@jimcarr_wpg@mary_ng@cafreeland@NavdeepSBains#cdnpoli 1/4
Glad to be at today's provincial transit announcement and see the City’s top priority, the relief line, accelerated through the Ontario Line. We’re encouraged by the seriousness with which the Province is approaching transit in the city and region. #onpoli#topoli
BREAKING: We’re delighted to announce that Premier @fordnation will be joining tomorrow’s sold-out event on “Tackling Ontario’s Housing Supply Crisis."
This event will also be livestreamed. We will tweet the link tomorrow before the event begins.
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Minister @mary_ng announces our President & CEO @desilvajanet as Canadian representative to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Advisory Council.
▶️ Learn more: canada.ca/en/global-affairs/…
It was a pleasure for the CGCC to meet with Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau this afternoon to highlight the unique and important role cities play in Canada.
CNE #trivia returns for day two! Who can tell us one of the #tech advancements in industry agriculture between 1883 & 1940? Reply with your answer for a chance to #WIN! One lucky winner who responds correctly will be randomly selected. #letsgototheex#quiz cc: @LetsGoToTheEX
From our collective perspective as leaders in the fields of urbanism, business, public policy, arts, education, social policy and enviro advocacy, we can each see aspects of [the @SidewalkToronto] project which represent huge opportunities for our communities, and for Toronto.
Toronto region’s economy needs strong, safe transit systems to make recovery possible & municipalities can’t cover cost alone. Last week’s signals about fed & prov support for cities are good news & we encourage gvts to come to a positive resolution soon.
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NEW REPORT: Toronto is in the midst of an affordable housing crisis, which is costing the GTA economy $5-8b per year on average. #HousingForWorkers
Read: bit.ly/2V00w7c
Just released: @TorontoRBOT names Bambina Marcello, as Chief Commercial Officer. After a successful 30-year career at Air Canada, Bambina will lead commercial strategy at the Board to meet membership & revenue goals. Welcome, @TRBOTBambina! Read more: bit.ly/CCOAnnouncement
Hello Waterfront!🌊
We are excited to move into our stunning new office space at 100 Queens Quay E on #TOtheWaterfront. We look forward to welcoming our members to experience our new amenities lounge & our state of the art events facility later this year.
#TRBOTHomeSweetHome
Today, the Hon. @cathmckenna, Min. Infrastructure & Communities joined Tamara Vrooman, Chair of the @cib_en & @desilvajanet, Board President & CEO, released recommendations for Moving Forward on the National Infrastructure Assessment. Read: bit.ly/3zMpupW
Congrats to the govt of @Canada & @ONgov for their funding agreement for the Université de l’Ontario français. Intergovernmental collaboration on infrastructure, education & skills development is critical to Canada's long-term economic competitiveness. ipolitics.ca/2020/01/22/onta…
#TriviaTuesday: Who can tell us what the #CNE was originally called when it opened in #Toronto in 1879? One lucky winner who responds correctly will be randomly selected to receive 2 passes to the 2019 CNE (@LetsGoToTheEX)! Reply for a chance to WIN! #letsgototheex#quiz
In our first message, Deputy PM @cafreeland shares why young people are joining Canada’s greatest generation. Join the Young Professionals Network to be the first to hear about other upcoming supports and opportunities: bot.com/YPN#YPNFutureForward#cdnecon
Missed @TgfHfr's CEO, Martin Imbleau's talk at our 9th Annual Transportation Symposium on the transformative 'High Frequency Rail' project? Listen as he talks about the costs of NOT building high speed rail!
#TRBOTTranspo
The CEO of the Via Rail subsidiary spearheading plans for a rapid passenger train linking Toronto to Montreal through to Quebec City, says he is learning from rail projects like the TTC’s Eglinton Crosstown LRT. trib.al/ED7PsZF
A1: Immigration has been a driving force for growth in the Toronto Region. According to @CitImmCanada, over the last decade, 75% of Canada's population growth has come from immigration, & by 2031, immigration is expected to account for 80%!
#ImmigrantsWork
Could upcoming fed/prov meetings see an icebreaker on interprovincial trade? We're calling on federal and provincial ministers to pass an alcohol e-commerce deal to build momentum on internal trade file. bit.ly/2DCMUUS#canpoli#onpoli
As businesses were being hit by the pandemic, the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund has helped protect thousands of jobs across 🇨🇦. We’ve heard loud and clear that more support is needed to face the second wave. Today, we announced with @JustinTrudeau another $600M to the RRRF.
Turn up & go service plan; modern electric trains; and an integrated fare policy. These are all principles guiding our proposed #RegionalRail network. Join us later today as we discuss how access to fast transit could be a key to recovery. bit.ly/2QlJpuk#TOPoli#ONPoli
On March 1, @AndrewScheer, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives and the Official Opposition will be at our Podium to deliver his reaction to the 2018 Budget. Don't miss it: bit.ly/AndrewScheerMar1
Join Dr. @Ailish_Campbell for our Trade Recovery Series: A New World – My Trade Team is Your Team. She will outline how the Trade Commissioner Service (@TCS_SDC) is helping Canadian companies, & the export resources available. Register now: bit.ly/BoardBizSeriesWebcast#BoardBizSeries
HAPPENING NOW: We're discussing @Bruce_Power and Ontario's net-zero future. With us are Minister @ToddSmithPC, Minister @LisaThompsonPC and @rickbyersmpp.
This evening, we’re excited to welcome some of our region’s most influential city-builders, visionaries & industry leaders to our new home at 100 Queen’s Quay East.
#TRBOTWaterfront
Together, @opg & @Bruce_Power produce 80% of Ontario’s energy while spearheading Canada’s largest infrastructure projects; the Darlington refurbishment & the Bruce Power Nuclear Life-Extension Program. Join us April 17 to learn more: bit.ly/ONNuclearFuture#PowerBfast
Beloved by fans around the world, iconic #Alegría by @Cirque is reinterpreted to share its timeless story once more. Now playing under the Big Top at @OntarioPlace (until Nov. 24), stay tuned to our channel next week for your chance to WIN: cirk.me/30EZmLz#CirqueduSoleil
The total municipal & provincial transit subsidy in the GTA & Hamilton is just 1% of the total provincial budget. For just a 10% short-term increase, we could implement the @TorontoRBOT plan: ride @GOtransit
for the same fare as local transit & no more double fares at boundaries.
The pandemic has provided an opportunity to create recommendations for Canada’s first National Infrastructure Assessment. Tomorrow, the Hon. @cathmckenna, will discuss how this can help Canadians plan for key issues. #Infrastructure2050
Register: bit.ly/3x5EsFU
We’re excited to welcome @YungWu of @MaRSDD as the new Chair of our Board of Directors. Yung is one of Canada’s innovation leaders and that makes him a great choice to lead our board.
Read more: bit.ly/3HfMwJL
#HappeningNow: "#Airports are global trade enablers. They connect our business communities to priority markets; and international investors to our business community." - @desilvajanet kicks off today's event w. @BonnieCrombie & the GTAA’s CEO, Howard Eng #ONpoli
We are delighted to officially welcome @gilesgherson as our new President & CEO! His deep-rooted understanding of our business landscape will support our mission to empower a thriving and globally competitive #Toronto Region.
Read more: ow.ly/ScjS50PGQ5h
In recognition of their bravery & heroism, #congrats Const Ryan Barnett & Josh McSweeney on being named 2018 Police Officers of the Year. These officers helped save the lives of two trapped men in an elevator during the 2018 rainstom: bit.ly/POYA2019Winner#POYA2019#TOpoli
#DYK: "According to the Mental Health Commission, on any given week, more than 500,000 Canadians are unable to go to work due to mental health problems." via @bell_letstalk. Join us on January 30 for #BellLetsTalk and let's change the stigma towards #mentalhealth.