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The Subway That Took a Generation: Why the Eglinton Crosstown’s Delays Were Even Worse Than You Think

  Toronto has a long history of transit projects that drag on, but the Eglinton Crosstown LRT has become the city’s defining example of how complicated, political, and painfully slow building transit can be. Most people think of the project as something that started in the early 2010s and simply ran over schedule. The truth is far messier—and stretches back decades. A Project With Roots in the 1990s Long before shovels hit the ground in 2011, the idea of rapid transit along Eglinton was already alive. In the mid‑1990s, the TTC began digging tunnels for what was then called the Eglinton West Subway . Construction actually started—tunnels were being carved out under the street—until the project was abruptly cancelled in 1995. The partially built tunnels were filled in, and the corridor sat untouched for years. That early false start meant that by the time the Crosstown was revived as part of the Transit City plan in 2007, planners weren’t starting fresh. They were restarting a dr...
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Canadian Businesses and Unions Unite to Address Trump's Tariff Threats

In response to the looming threat of tariffs from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, Canadian businesses and unions have come together to form a trade council. This council aims to collaborate with the federal government in Ottawa to develop strategies to mitigate the potential economic impact of these tariffs.

The council's formation comes as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Canada's premiers prepare to meet to discuss the country's response to Trump's promise of imposing a 25% tariff on all Canadian imports. The tariffs, which are expected to be implemented shortly after Trump takes office, could have devastating effects on the Canadian economy, potentially leading to significant job losses and economic instability.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has expressed concerns about the potential impact of the tariffs, estimating that up to 500,000 jobs in Ontario alone could be at risk. The trade council will work closely with the federal government to develop a comprehensive plan to address these challenges and protect Canadian industries and workers.

The council's efforts will include exploring potential retaliatory measures, such as imposing tariffs on U.S. goods, and developing strategies to strengthen Canada's economic resilience. By uniting businesses and unions, the council aims to present a coordinated and robust response to the tariff threats, ensuring that Canada's interests are protected in the face of these unprecedented challenges.


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