It was another busy Monday on the campaign trail in Toronto. Housing was top of mind for many of the candidates.
Davis said he could reduce rates with the stroke of a pen by banning the popular service, which allows people to rent out their homes for short-term stays.
Her plan would include a commitment to ensure that 20 per cent of all new homes built by 2031 are purpose-built rental homes. She said she would also establish a special city unit to prevent displacement and evictions, temporarily freeze new proposals that would demolish rental apartment buildings, and expand the Dufferin Grove pilot project citywide to create "pathways out of homelessness.
“Well, let me tell you the fact is if you don't have a credible plan on housing, you don't have a credible plan on safety,” Bailao said. “I am the only candidate, the only candidate in this election who is up to the task, who has the solution, who has a proven track record to get it done,” Bailao said.
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