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Council sets sail for final odyssey before election day

City Hall Watcher #394: Your complete preview of the July 2026 meeting of Toronto Council, with notes on an island airport win, an attempt to ban surveillance pricing, pedestrian scrambles, and more.

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Matt Elliott
Jul 27, 2026
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Buckle your darn seatbelt and hold on for dear life. Toronto Council is set to meet this week for the final time of the 2022-2026 term. The agenda is a monstrosity — 396 items up for consideration, including 83 member motions. And that number will only grow as councillors scramble during the meeting to get motions passed before they turn their attention…

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