March 27-28 meetings Item EX21.5 Extending Vehicle Age Limits for Vehicles-for-Hire – which will be discussed in relation to EXE21.2 Response to United States Tariffs. “Committee Recommendations The Executive Committee recommends that: 1. City Council amend Chapter 546-51 to permit the
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Taxi News' March 25th editorial cartoon: "If only Toronto could find some kind of solution to gridlock, emissions, and drivers' poverty wages." Image: Cartoon Bob for Taxi News.
If only there were some kind of a solution: think, think, think!
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Toronto is not considering an "Uber ban," but a recommendation staff use "local alternatives." Image: G&M
Confusion around Toronto’s “Shop local” initiative is apparent as the Globe and Mail and other media outlets have reported that Uber has been banned by City Council. In fact, the measure was passed by Executive Committee on March 19th and
Read MoreThe Metro Taxi vs City of Ottawa trial will be continued on April 4th, 2025, to address the issue of damages. The parties will be back in court to argue the issue of whether damages should be assessed in the
Read MoreBrampton South MPP Prabmeet Sarkaria has officially returned as Ontario’s Transportation Minister following the swearing-in of Premier Doug Ford’s new cabinet on March 19th.
Read MoreTransport is again combined with a second portfolio, Internal Trade Mark Carney as been sworn in to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The new Cabinet is as follows:
Read MoreMarch 12, 2025 — The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Atlantic Region and the Nova Scotia RCMP’s Commercial Crime Section are investigating the seizure of more than $100,000 in counterfeit Canadian currency. On January 9, CBSA officers at Mirabel International Airport in Quebec intercepted a
Read MoreApril 15th Throne Speech to outline new priorities Following the results of the 2025 Ontario general election, Premier Doug Ford and the Executive Council will be sworn-in by the Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, on Wednesday, March 19,
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Armed with spirit and resolve, common sense and humour, the Truckers and their millions of supporters won a victory for freedom, democracy, and the Canadian Way. No shots were fired; no violence took place, until government used force to end the Convoy. It was a glorious celebration of Canuck culture, from the street hockey games to the bouncy castles, hot tubs and beer. Photo: Donna Laframboise
“Thank You, Truckers” author details heroic Truckers, supporters, donors Truckers who took part in the Freedom Convoy in 2022 are true heroes during a crucially important part of history, and Canadians should celebrate and be proud of them, says “Thank
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