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May 31, 2023
Toronto must not slam the door on refugees
Mayoral candidate Josh Matlow issued the following statement today in response to the Deputy Mayor’s call for doors to City shelters to be slammed shut to refugees: “We cannot use vulnerable refugee claimants seeking shelter in our city as political pawns. -
May 23, 2023
Josh Matlow’s Toronto includes culture, creativity and community
Mayoral candidate’s plan will animate the city and grow our arts and culture sector, including advocating for a federal basic income guarantee for gig workers in the arts. -
May 18, 2023
Josh Matlow sets new direction for housing in Toronto
Mayoral candidate’s $407.6 million plan will create livable neighbourhoods making it easier for people to find an affordable place to live, for communities to build vibrant neighbourhoods and for the city's homeless to find meaningful support. -
May 16, 2023
Josh Matlow calls for inquiry into Eglinton Crosstown delays
In response to today’s announcement that the Eglinton Crosstown will not be opening in 2023, mayoral candidate Josh Matlow issues the following statement: “Torontonians are completely and rightly fed up with yet another Metrolinx delay on the Eglinton Crosstown. -
May 16, 2023
Josh Matlow releases bold Age-Friendly Toronto plan
Mayoral candidate will reduce seniors’ TTC fares and support healthy independence with better housing options, healthcare access and age-specific community programming. -
May 11, 2023
Josh Matlow will rebuild crumbling east portion of Gardiner at ground level
Josh Matlow will rebuild the east portion of the Gardiner at ground level to save the city $500 million which can be invested in housing, transit, roads, parks, state of good repair, and many other important priorities. -
May 09, 2023
Josh Matlow will get Scarborough moving sooner
Mayoral candidate announces $1.2-billion commitment to Scarborough Moves network that will connect Scarborough from Victoria Park to the Rouge. -
May 04, 2023
Josh Matlow will rally regional leaders to save, not pave, the Greenbelt
Mayoral candidate will lead alliance of municipalities to stand up to Premier Ford and protect farms and wetlands. -
May 02, 2023
Josh Matlow will double funding to redesign roads and save lives
Mayoral candidate to boost capital investment in road improvements by $33 million to fix the city’s most dangerous intersections and roads. -
April 26, 2023
Josh Matlow will improve frequency and reliability for TTC riders
Mayoral candidate to increase TTC funding to restore pre-pandemic service levels. -
April 21, 2023
Josh Matlow will invest $200-million towards combating climate crisis
Mayoral candidate Josh Matlow announced he will invest $200-million annually to accelerate Toronto's progress towards reaching net zero. -
April 19, 2023
Josh Matlow will open all Toronto Public Libraries on Sundays
Mayoral candidate Josh Matlow to increase community access to the city's library system, which offers vital public space and programming.