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Doing the bidding: How Toronto City Hall is spending money these days
City Hall Watcher #375: Avenging the death of the Bid Award Panel with a deep dive into Toronto's procurement awards since last September
 • Matt Elliott
Closing the scorebook on John Tory's story
City Hall Watcher #374: It's the end of an era! With John Tory confirming he won't attempt a City Hall comeback, a look at what's changed since he left…
 • Matt Elliott
The winter of our lobbying content: lobbyists pitch sidewalk robots, EV charging upgrades, and AI-powered 311
City Hall Watcher #373: Lobbyist Watch for February 2026, featuring the mayor and CUPE, a potential TTC land development, and lots of AI.
 • Matt Elliott
Looking ahead to the hope and heartbreak that could come with Toronto's municipal election
City Hall Watcher #372: The COUNCIL DEFEATABILITY INDEX returns for another go at predicting who might face a tough challenge this year. Plus: fancy…
 • Matt Elliott
Council offers support for Chow's low-tax budget, as election looms
City Hall Watcher #371: A recap of the final budget meeting of the Council term, with notes on would-be budget busters, reserve funds, the police, and…
 • Matt Elliott
One Council meeting after another
City Hall Watcher #370: A recap of a short Council meeting and a preview of another one, with notes on the tiny details in Mayor Olivia Chow's budget…
 • Matt Elliott
Lobbyists start the new year with some yacht talk, Waymo wayfinding, and more
City Hall Watcher #369: LOBBYIST WATCH for January 2026, plus the latest on the mayor's glossy budget and this week's pint-sized Council meeting.
 • Matt Elliott
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