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TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford’s plan to take control of Toronto’s subway system moved forward Thursday as the government introduced legislation that would give it authority over future transit expansion in the city.

The bill — dubbed the Getting Ontario Moving Act — would make delivery of Toronto’s future rapid transit projects the sole responsibility of provincial agency Metrolinx.

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Transportation Minister Jeff Yurek said it will help the government achieve its $28.5 billion transit expansion plan faster.

“We are going to build four new (subway) extensions,” he said. “We’re tabling legislation to allow us to move forward with these builds so that the people of Toronto, the riders, can get the service they deserve.”

The minister previously said the province would take ownership of the subway system and co-ordinate the construction and design of new additions. The TTC would retain the day-to-day operations of the subway, buses, and street cars, while the city would keep fare box revenue.