John Tory Doug Ford Olivia Chow

Community Housing - Says he would speed up spending on money committed by the city to tackle repair backlog right away and would ‘shame’ province and federal government into contributing - Would create a task force that would report back on the corporate structure of TCH within six months - Says repairing TCH units is a priority - Has not yet released a platform for community housing, but has said in reports that he would like to bring back ousted TCH CEO Gene Jones - Would build 15,000 units of affordable housing over four years by introducing a target of 20% affordable units in new residential towers. - Plan would defer development charges for developers who agree to include affordable units - Change zoning to improve public space around towers.

Taxes - Does not favour cutting land transfer tax at the moment - Says he would hold property tax increases at or below the rate of inflation - Says he would find efficiencies to improve services - Would cut the land transfer tax by 15% every year until it’s eliminated - Commits to voting against any tax increase during his term - Would implement a 1% increase on the land transfer tax for properties that cost more than $2M; says the move would raise $20M - Has said she would hold property tax inflations to around the rate of inflation

Island Airport - Says he would wait to get more information from city staff before taking a position - Has come under fire for having a son that lobbies for a company that would benefit from expansion. Tory says he’ll “follow the rules” to avoid conflict of interest. Favours expanding island airport to allow jets Against allowing jets at the island airport

Children and young people - Would expand Partnership to Advance Youth Employment (PAYE) program - Has said he will ‘open his rolodex’ to find jobs for young people Says city needs more mentors to educate youth. - Wants to create 5,000 new apprenticeships and jobs for young people over the next four years - Would require companies that have big contracts with the city to hire young workers - Would invest in school nutrition programs - Would expand after-school programs

Garbage collection Says he would save $19M a year by privatizing garbage collection east of Yonge Street Say he could save $90M by privatizing garbage east of Yonge Street Says both public and private collectors should compete to drive each other. She would see after a few years which is better.

Business and development - Would use Section 37 money paid by developers to construct more affordable housing - Wants to unify operations of Invest Toronto, the City Economic Development Department and the Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance Says Section 37 money paid by developers should be spread out across the city rather than just staying in area where development occurs. - Would cut taxes for small businesses - Would make it easier for small businesses to fill out forms online - Would defer Section 37 payments for developers who build affordable rental units