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We're live at our Housing Symposium: Unlocking Solutions to a Generational Crisis event. Follow event coverage with us over on Bluesky. 🦋: bsky.app/profile/torontorbot…
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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)
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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!
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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
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.@TorontoRBOT President & CEO @desilvajanet joined First Minister of Scotland @NicolaSturgeon, CEO @scotent Steve Dunlop & CEO @DataLabScotland Gillian Docherty to open the @tsx_tsxv this morning. What a way to kick-off a Friday! #TSX
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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.
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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
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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
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.#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
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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!
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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.
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"Any serious discussion about our economic recovery has to include immigration. Immigration creates jobs. Immigration creates growth." - @marcomendicino #RecoverySummit
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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.
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"Could #Brexit benefit Canada? Keep calm and trade on" our op-ed with @TFSAweb in today's @GlobeandMail bit.ly/29YHZvX
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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
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Congratulations Mayor @JohnTory and City Council for your leadership on this important issue. The #KingStreetPilot is a proven success. #topoli
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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.
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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
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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
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"We believe there are many exciting ideas in the [@sidewalklabs] proposal that can help Toronto tackle some of the major challenges we face." Read the open letter from 30 civic leaders here: bot.com/Portals/0/NewsDocume…#topoli #SidewalkLabs
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The Board and the @CityofToronto have teamed up to provide free COVID-19 rapid screening kits to all businesses with up to 150 employees in the #CityofTO. Schedule your pickup: bit.ly/3vn4Lq6 #WeAreReadyToronto
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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
Ontario has published the report from the Housing Affordability Task Force, which highlights expert recommendations for additional measures to increase market housing supply and address the housing crisis. Learn more: ontario.ca/page/housing-affo… #housingsupply nitter.app/housingON/status/14910…
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NEW REPORT: The #InnovationCorridor has bright prospects in #cleantech manufacturing and innovation. But those companies will need up to 114,000 more workers – and those workers need homes they can afford. #PricedOut #HousingForWorkers Read: bit.ly/3EcW8nM
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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.
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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!
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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
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We evaluated our region’s transit systems and released #TransitReportCards, which show our #transit system NEEDS IMPROVEMENT. Read our report to see how your municipality fared: bot.com/transitreportcards
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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
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Open letter to federal party leaders on the Ratification of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (#CUSMA): bit.ly/CUSMALetter cc: @JustinTrudeau @AndrewScheer @theJagmeetSingh @yfblanchet @ElizabethMay @JoAnnRobertsHFX
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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…
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JUST RELEASED: @melaniejoly & @PrabSarkaria invest $7.7 million to make our Recovery Activation Program (RAP) (helps businesses go digital to respond to #COVID19 conditions) free and province-wide. ▶️Learn more: bit.ly/RAPNewsRelease #cdnecon #onpoli
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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. #topoli bot.com/Events/Toronto-Mayor…
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📢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
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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.
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"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 Doug Ford government has a plan to lower housing prices – by growing up theglobeandmail.com/opinion/…
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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.
Is gentle density a political loser? @abacusdataca's Eddie Sheppard has some new data and analysis out this morning: abacusdata.ca/housing-and-ge… #cdnpoli #onpoli #housing
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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/
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"We have a duty of care to not turn into San Francisco 2.0,” says @mjrichardson_to, CTO at Rich Analytics, Technical Lead at @HousingNowTO #HousingforWorkers #HousingNow
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NEWS RELEASE: Few Torontonians oppose Sidewalk Labs/Quayside & Smart Cities, @EnvironicsMR Poll shows. Read more: bit.ly/2SpivwZ #Topoli #ONpoli
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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
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By integrating both car and transit solutions, this plan tackles gridlock at its core, offering a transformative path forward. (2/2)
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Our Curse of Politics live recording and cocktail event kicks off! Great crowd at the Arcadian Loft; engaging election insights and lots of laughs.
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We're encouraged by all of the discussion the #MissingMiddle has created. There's growing momentum to end exclusionary zoning in Ontario. cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/dr…
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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. ow.ly/tkpj50NlsEp
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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
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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
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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
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The 2nd Annual #InnovationCorridor Summit co-hosted by @TorontoRBOT, @hamiltonchamber, & @gkwcc is here! We look forward to a day of dialogue & regional collaboration aimed at seizing the Corridor region's common opportunities: vimeo.com/341404623/21e23767…
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What does the future of travel look like? Join us June 23 to hear @TorontoPearson's new President & CEO discuss how airports will keep travellers safe & what's next for #tourism: bit.ly/BoardBizSeriesWebcast Thank you @Wipro for helping to make this webcast possible! #BoardBizSeries
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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
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Read our latest #SmartCities report, released this morning at our annual #SmartCities summit. bit.ly/SCReport2017
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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
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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.
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"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
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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
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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
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In honour of #NationalTriviaDay, we're testing YOU on your Canadian beer, wine and spirits knowledge. Follow along & engage by using #OrderCanadian.
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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. bot.com/Events/tackling-onta…
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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/…
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.@desilvajanet & @IanMcLeanKW kicked off today’s event. “Our shared goal is to make the corridor a global top 10 economic region by 2025” #CICS2018
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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.
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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
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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.
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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. cp24.com/news/tory-sounds-op…
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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
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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
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NEWS RELEASE: It’s time to support local beer, wine and spirits producers by letting Canadians shop online bit.ly/OrderCanadian #ordercanadian
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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
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We’re delighted to announce Dr. Geoffrey Hinton of @VectorInst @Google & @UofTCompSci will receive our Toronto Region Builder Award, presented by @CPA_Ontario at our #BoardAnnualDinner on Feb. 7. Learn more and purchase tickets here: bit.ly/2TfnbqM
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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
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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…
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#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
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#ThankYou @theurbangeog for bringing your wonderfully creative talents to our brand new office and helping us bring to life our 175-year story.
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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
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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
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We're getting underway at our sold-out event on the importance of a downtown airport in a world-class city. We're excited to welcome our speakers and panelists: @Richard_Florida, @RJSteenstra, Neil Pakey from @Nieuport, @StephenLundCEO and @SandraPupatello.
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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
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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
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Great news coming from PM @JustinTrudeau & @melaniejoly today, announcing an additional $600M for the RRRF, ensuring that funding will be available to continue to support 🇨🇦 businesses & organizations hardest hit by the pandemic.⬇️ canada.ca/en/economic-develo… #cdnpoli #cdnecon
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.
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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
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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
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Before you vote in the Municipal Election, join us & @GlobeandMail October 9 for a debate feat @JohnTory @Jen_Keesmaat @SaronGeb @SarahforMayorTO moderated by @NicoleMacIntyre bit.ly/Mayoral-Debate #Agenda4Growth #topoli
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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
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NEWS RELEASE: Toronto Region Board of Trade Supports @JohnTory's Plan to Grow City Building Fund. Read it here: bit.ly/CityBuildingFund #TOpoli #Housing
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HAPPENING NOW: We're discussing @Bruce_Power and Ontario's net-zero future. With us are Minister @ToddSmithPC, Minister @LisaThompsonPC and @rickbyersmpp.
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#HappeningNow: Today's event "Help Wanted: Modernizing Employment & Skills Training Services in Ontario" dives into the findings of our new report co-authored w/ @UWGreaterTO & @metcalf_ca (and sponsored by @jpmorgan). Read the report now: bit.ly/HelpWanted2019 #HelpWanted
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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#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
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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
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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
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#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.
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