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TDSB is reducing 40 vice-principal positions for the 2026-27 school year. 28 due to expired provincial COVID-19 funding + 12 linked to a projected drop of ~5,000 students. This represents roughly a 4-5% cut relative to recent principal/vice-principal staffing levels (~890-900 combined). Changes mostly via attrition + shared VP model in smaller schools. Factual update. #TDSB

40 vice-principals won’t return to TDSB in the fall cp24.com/local/toronto/…

Governments run deficits. Smart fiscal policy prioritizes investments that generate future tax revenue—like tourism infrastructure in Niagara that can attract millions more visitors, boost local spending, create jobs & grow the economy. Direct subsidies often just redistribute existing dollars without expanding the pie. Sustainable affordability starts with revenue growth.

Money for a Ferris wheel, but no money to make life more affordable as people struggle to get by? The word ‘groceries’ isn’t even mentioned in Doug Ford’s budget – at all. There is: ⁉️ No attempt to stop price gouging ⁉️ No relief to make rent more affordable ⁉️ Lots of cash for Doug Ford’s pet projects This government is failing people when they need help most.

YYZ Pearson update ✈️ Now handling 47.3M passengers (2025) — operating at ~100% of current ~47M terminal capacity (near full!). Post-Pearson LIFT Gateway (+15M new space) → ~62M total capacity. At projected 65M demand by early 2030s = ~105% utilization. Relief ahead: Ontario expanding Billy Bishop (currently ~2M pax) for jets & growth to ~10M — easing pressure on Canada's busiest hub. GTA aviation future heating up 🔥 #TorontoPearson #YYZ #BillyBishop

#Opinion Doug Ford is flying by the seat of his pants on airport expansion trib.al/Si9ynlY #onpoli

Canada’s housing market is currently a tale of two realities. 🇨🇦 While national housing starts are up 5%, the GTA has seen a sharp 28% decline. Recent government incentives—like HST removal and reduced development charges—aim to slash build costs by up to $200k. But will these savings actually reach the buyer?  The Reality Check: •Market vs. Cost: Builders often price based on market demand, not their internal savings. •The Tax Shift: Lower development charges could trigger a 20% property tax hike for existing homeowners to cover infrastructure. •The Main Hurdles: High interest rates and stagnant incomes remain the biggest barriers to entry.  The market is shifting. Whether you’re buying or investing, it’s time to look past the headlines and evaluate the true value of new builds vs. resales. 🏠  #CanadaRealEstate #GTAMarket #HousingUpdate #Investing #OntarioHousing

🚨 GTA Condo Market Update | March 2026 In the current market, price cuts alone aren't moving the needle on pre-construction. Today’s buyers are moving away from "investor-style" micro-units and prioritizing livability, functionality, and size. Market Snapshot: • Toronto Resale: Sales have slowed with an average price of ~$617,010 (down ~11% YoY). • Inventory: Active listings remain high, giving buyers significant negotiating power. • Regional Shifts: Markets in York and Peel continue to see declining sales volume as buyers remain on the sidelines. The Bottom Line: To revitalize the market, the focus must shift from "units" to homes. Builders who prioritize quality design and usable square footage will be the ones who win in 2026. 🏗️💡 #GTA #RealEstate #CondoMarket #TorontoHousing #HousingTrends

What if we replaced the 124 MPPs at Queen’s Park with AI "Constituent Representative Agents"? 🏛️🤖 Imagine a Legislature where: ✅ Every email & concern is processed in real-time. ✅ No party whips—just agents optimizing for their specific riding. ✅ Laws are stress-tested via simulation before they’re passed. ✅ "Trust Scores" replace 4-year election cycles. Is an Algorithmic Legislative Assembly the future of Ontario, or a "Black Box" nightmare? 🇨🇦 #ONpoli #AI #QueensPark #FutureOfGov

Students, you should be angry. The Ford government is ripping you off. #ONpoli

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I asked Ontario’s Health Minister a simple question: why is this so-called “transparent” government now hiding data on hallway health care from the public? The Minister said health care workers are apparently telling her she’s doing a good job. Completely out of touch. #onpoli

The Canadian Oil Paradox 🇨🇦🛢️ Despite ranking 4th in global production, Canada still imports oil from Saudi Arabia and Nigeria. Here’s why this "paradox" exists: The Geography Gap: Production is centered in Alberta, but Eastern markets lack the pipeline infrastructure to access it. Infrastructure Hurdles: Existing lines are at capacity, and rail—while an alternative—is both costly and high-risk. Refinery Mismatch: Much of Alberta’s heavy crude requires specialized refining that many domestic plants aren't equipped for. Market Shifts: The Trans Mountain expansion is pivoting focus toward Asian markets to reduce U.S. dependency. While export capacity is growing, Eastern Canada continues to rely on foreign imports for refined products. #EnergyEconomy #CanadaOil #Infrastructure #EnergySecurity

🚨 **Pierre Poilievre nails it again** 🔥 Canadian gas prices are **$0.28 per litre HIGHER** than in the United States. Same global oil market. Same continent. Canada has **abundant** oil and gas. So why are we paying more? Liberal taxes + anti-development policies = higher prices at the pump. Mark Carney’s Liberals are making life more expensive for every Canadian driver while we sit on some of the world’s largest energy reserves. This isn’t bad luck. It’s bad Liberal policy. Time to axe the tax and unleash Canadian energy. #GasPrices #PierrePoilievre #CanadaFirst #AxeTheTax

Why are gas prices in Canada so much higher than in the United States? We both face the same global circumstances. And Canada has an abundant supply. Liberal taxes on gas make it more expensive to buy. Liberal anti-development laws make it expensive to supply. Mark Carney's Liberals are responsible for the more expensive gas at home.

The Canadian Oil Paradox 🇨🇦🛢️ Despite ranking 4th in global production, Canada still imports oil from Saudi Arabia and Nigeria. Here’s why this "paradox" exists: The Geography Gap: Production is centered in Alberta, but Eastern markets lack the pipeline infrastructure to access it. Infrastructure Hurdles: Existing lines are at capacity, and rail—while an alternative—is both costly and high-risk. Refinery Mismatch: Much of Alberta’s heavy crude requires specialized refining that many domestic plants aren't equipped for. Market Shifts: The Trans Mountain expansion is pivoting focus toward Asian markets to reduce U.S. dependency. While export capacity is growing, Eastern Canada continues to rely on foreign imports for refined products. #EnergyEconomy #CanadaOil #Infrastructure #EnergySecurity

📉 Toronto Real Estate Update 🏡 Buyers are reset. Even with upgrades, homes bought since 2020 are seeing lower offers as expectations shift. The Stats (Week Ending March 25, 2026): • Detached Sales: 128 sold | Avg. Price $1.46M (⬇️ 15% YoY) • Pricing: 41% sold at/above list | Others averaged $68K below • Inventory: 1,868 active listings (Balanced market) Hot Spot: Scarborough is tightening with only 2.6 months of inventory. Bottom line: Strategic pricing is now mandatory for sellers. #TorontoRealEstate #MarketUpdate #REblog

The Alto high-speed rail project is a $60-90B game-changer for the Toronto–Quebec City corridor. 🚆🇨🇦 The Impact: 💰 $24B+ annual GDP boost 👷 51,000+ construction jobs ⏱️ Toronto to Montreal in ~3 hours 🌱 Fully electric & eco-friendly Who wins? • Travelers: Faster, frequent, and reliable trips. • Commuters: Better labor mobility and 63k+ new homes near stations. • Businesses: Massive productivity gains and a $800M/year tourism boost. • Cities: Higher tax revenue and reduced road congestion. Construction is eyed for 2029. Is Canada ready for HSR? 🚄 #HighSpeedRail #CdnPoli #Infrastructure #AltoRail

À Terrebonne, le chef du Bloc, YF Blanchet, décrie le processus de consultation sur le projet de TGV Alto. Mais, contrairement au PCC, « le Bloc est favorable à un équipement moderne, mais il faut qu’il y ait des conditions rencontrées » et de l’acceptabilité sociale. #polcan

404,922 people made the 2026 Ontario Sunshine List (2025 earnings ≥$100k). The vast majority (roughly 85–95% ) earn well under $180k—true middle-class public servants like teachers, nurses & admins. When the list started in 1996, $100k was high-income territory. Today? Inflation makes it ~$185k equivalent. Don’t they deserve privacy, not public shaming? Time to update the threshold! What do you think, Ontario?

OPINION: When you're premier, FOI requests are part of the job thetrillium.ca/opinion/opinio…

@PetfindToronto @CP24 @grok April fools

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Premier Doug Ford heads to Houston for Texas trade mission cp24.com/local/toronto/…

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'That’s insane,’ People online are raising concerns over Doug Ford’s daughter’s 33% salary raise in one year - Now Toronto apple.news/A3XRBRgkFTw-Dg…

🚨 BREAKING: Ontario Premier Doug Ford has been detained by federal agents in Houston, Texas. The U.S. DOJ has reportedly unsealed an indictment alleging Foreign Interference under FARA, claiming Ford’s trade mission bypassed official channels to "covertly influence" U.S. policy. Global markets are reeling as the CAD drops. This is an unprecedented diplomatic crisis between Canada and the U.S. 🇨🇦#BreakingNews #DougFord #Ontario #TradeWar #Texas #AprilFools ! 🤡

To wrap up my day in Houston, I met with Waste Connections to discuss opportunities to expand operations and bring new jobs to the province.  From across sectors today we heard loud and clear that more businesses want to invest, grow and build in Ontario.

@TinaYazdani @RichardCityNews @ColinDMello 🚨 BREAKING: Ontario Premier Doug Ford has been detained by federal agents in Houston, Texas. The U.S. DOJ has reportedly unsealed an indictment alleging Foreign Interference under FARA, claiming Ford’s trade mission bypassed official channels to "covertly influence" U.S. policy. Global markets are reeling as the CAD drops. This is an unprecedented diplomatic crisis between Canada and the U.S. 🇨🇦#BreakingNews #DougFord #Ontario #TradeWar #Texas #AprilFools ! 🤡

@MaritStiles 🚨 BREAKING: Ontario Premier Doug Ford has been detained by federal agents in Houston, Texas. The U.S. DOJ has reportedly unsealed an indictment alleging Foreign Interference under FARA, claiming Ford’s trade mission bypassed official channels to "covertly influence" U.S. policy. Global markets are reeling as the CAD drops. This is an unprecedented diplomatic crisis between Canada and the U.S. 🇨🇦#BreakingNews #DougFord #Ontario #TradeWar #Texas #AprilFools ! 🤡

🚨 BREAKING: Ontario Premier Doug Ford has been detained by federal agents in Houston, Texas. The U.S. DOJ has reportedly unsealed an indictment alleging Foreign Interference under FARA, claiming Ford’s trade mission bypassed official channels to "covertly influence" U.S. policy. Global markets are reeling as the CAD drops. This is an unprecedented diplomatic crisis between Canada and the U.S. 🇨🇦#BreakingNews #DougFord #Ontario #TradeWar #Texas #AprilFools ! 🤡