"The TTC's funding model is broken. We froze fares, which helps riders, but we haven't fixed the structural problem: the TTC relies on a city budget that's already stretched thin by downloaded costs and a billion-dollar deficit.
Autonomy sounds good in theory, but the real issue is predictable, multi-year capital funding from the province and federal government. Without it, the TTC can't plan beyond next year's budget cycle. We need a dedicated transit fund, not annual begging at Queen's Park.
TTC safety isn't just about more officers. It's about lighting, cleanliness, platform edge doors, and real reliability. If the train doesn't come on time, people won't take it, no matter how safe it is. My priority is delivering the basics: reliable service, clean stations, and a system that riders actually trust. That starts with stable, long-term funding partners at all levels of government."