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The condo crash comes for City Hall

City Hall Watcher #351: A look at Toronto City Hall's dwindling development charge revenue, and the doom it could bring. Plus: Chow vs Carney, tonight's Scarborough by-election, speed cameras & more.

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Matt Elliott
Sep 29, 2025
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Hello there. Happy Scarborough byelection day to all who celebrate. Later tonight, we’ll find out who will be replacing Jennifer McKelvie in Ward 25 (Scarborough-Rouge Park) for the ten or so Council meetings remaining this term.

Before the ballots are counted, though, let me be the prophet of doom. I’ve got a look at some of the financial figures in re…

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