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Category 2058 - Question 1
Who am I?
Olivia Chow, candidate for Mayor of Toronto, 2014.
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Who am I?
Olivia Chow, candidate for Mayor of Toronto, 2014.
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Category 2058 - Question 2
Who am I?
John Tory, candidate for Mayor of Toronto, 2014.
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Who am I?
John Tory, candidate for Mayor of Toronto, 2014.
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Category 2058 - Question 3
Who am I?
Rob Ford, current Mayor of Toronto and candidate for Mayor of Toronto, 2014.
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Who am I?
Rob Ford, current Mayor of Toronto and candidate for Mayor of Toronto, 2014.
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Category 2058 - Question 4
Who am I?
David Soknacki, candidate for Mayor of Toronto, 2014.
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Who am I?
David Soknacki, candidate for Mayor of Toronto, 2014.
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Category 2058 - Question 5
What education does Olivia Chow have?
She studied fine arts at the Ontario College of Art and philosophy and religion at the University of Toronto. In 1979, she graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in fine art from the University of Guelph.
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What education does Olivia Chow have?
She studied fine arts at the Ontario College of Art and philosophy and religion at the University of Toronto. In 1979, she graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in fine art from the University of Guelph.
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Category 2058 - Question 6
What education does John Tory have?
According to Wikipedia, Tory received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Trinity College, University of Toronto in 1975. He received his Bachelor of Laws degree in 1978 from Osgoode Hall Law School of York University. He was called to the Bar in Ontario in 1980.
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What education does John Tory have?
According to Wikipedia, Tory received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Trinity College, University of Toronto in 1975. He received his Bachelor of Laws degree in 1978 from Osgoode Hall Law School of York University. He was called to the Bar in Ontario in 1980.
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Category 2058 - Question 7
What education does Rob Ford have?
He went to Carleton University in Ottawa to study political science but left after one year to return to Toronto and did not complete his degree.
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What education does Rob Ford have?
He went to Carleton University in Ottawa to study political science but left after one year to return to Toronto and did not complete his degree.
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Category 2058 - Question 8
What education does David Soknacki have?
He earned his Bachelor's degree in Commerce from the University of Toronto, and an MBA from the University of Western Ontario.
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What education does David Soknacki have?
He earned his Bachelor's degree in Commerce from the University of Toronto, and an MBA from the University of Western Ontario.
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Category 2058 - Question 9
What political experience does Olivia Chow have?
She was elected to the former Metro Council in 1991 and 1994, and to the new city of Toronto's council in 1997, 2000 and 2003. In 2006, Olivia was elected as an MP with successful re-elections in 2008 and 2011.
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What political experience does Olivia Chow have?
She was elected to the former Metro Council in 1991 and 1994, and to the new city of Toronto's council in 1997, 2000 and 2003. In 2006, Olivia was elected as an MP with successful re-elections in 2008 and 2011.
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Category 2058 - Question 10
What political experience does John Tory have?
He was the leader of the opposition in Ontario from March 29, 2005 - October 10, 2007, the leader of the Ontario PC Party from September 28, 2004 - March 20, 2009 and MPP for Dufferin,Peel,Wellington,Grey from March 29, 2005 - October 10, 2007. He was also the runner-up in the 2003 Toronto municipal election to succeed Mel Lastman as Mayor of Toronto and lost to David Miller.
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What political experience does John Tory have?
He was the leader of the opposition in Ontario from March 29, 2005 - October 10, 2007, the leader of the Ontario PC Party from September 28, 2004 - March 20, 2009 and MPP for Dufferin,Peel,Wellington,Grey from March 29, 2005 - October 10, 2007. He was also the runner-up in the 2003 Toronto municipal election to succeed Mel Lastman as Mayor of Toronto and lost to David Miller.
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Category 2058 - Question 11
What political experience does David Soknacki have?
He was a Councilor in Scarborough from 1994 to 1997 and then served as a Toronto City Councilor from 1999 to 2006 representing Ward 43 in the western half of the Scarborough East riding.
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What political experience does David Soknacki have?
He was a Councilor in Scarborough from 1994 to 1997 and then served as a Toronto City Councilor from 1999 to 2006 representing Ward 43 in the western half of the Scarborough East riding.
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Category 2058 - Question 12
What political experience does Rob Ford have?
He served three terms as city Councilor from 2000 until October 2010, representing the ward of Ward 2 Etobicoke North. He's been the Mayor of Toronto since 2010.
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What political experience does Rob Ford have?
He served three terms as city Councilor from 2000 until October 2010, representing the ward of Ward 2 Etobicoke North. He's been the Mayor of Toronto since 2010.
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Category 2058 - Question 13
What are some of the recognitions that Olivia Chow has received?
She's been recognized for a Sun readers' choice gold award for being a Top Torontonian, being named Canada's Woman of the Year by Consumer Choice and best City Councilor nine times by Now Magazine.
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What are some of the recognitions that Olivia Chow has received?
She's been recognized for a Sun readers' choice gold award for being a Top Torontonian, being named Canada's Woman of the Year by Consumer Choice and best City Councilor nine times by Now Magazine.
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Category 2058 - Question 14
What is one of John Tory's major platforms in his election campaign?
On his website, he states: 'My highest priority is to build the Yonge Street Relief Line and the Scarborough Subway. Gridlocked streets and overcrowded subways and streetcars not only hurt our economy, they keep us from getting to work on time and make it harder for us to get home to our families. The time to build is now - eventually just won't cut it anymore.'
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What is one of John Tory's major platforms in his election campaign?
On his website, he states: 'My highest priority is to build the Yonge Street Relief Line and the Scarborough Subway. Gridlocked streets and overcrowded subways and streetcars not only hurt our economy, they keep us from getting to work on time and make it harder for us to get home to our families. The time to build is now - eventually just won't cut it anymore.'
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Category 2058 - Question 15
What is one thing that Rob Ford has strongly opposed?
Wasting taxpayer's money. He's been a strong advocate of saving money and keeping taxes low. One of his main campaign slogans in the 2010 election was 'Stop the Gravy Train.'
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What is one thing that Rob Ford has strongly opposed?
Wasting taxpayer's money. He's been a strong advocate of saving money and keeping taxes low. One of his main campaign slogans in the 2010 election was 'Stop the Gravy Train.'
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Category 2058 - Question 16
What programs did Olivia Chow champion for children?
As a city councillor, Olivia helped start nutrition programs in schools to give kids a healthy meal. She also helped introduce after-school recreation programs to help children stay out of trouble and grow up strong.
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What programs did Olivia Chow champion for children?
As a city councillor, Olivia helped start nutrition programs in schools to give kids a healthy meal. She also helped introduce after-school recreation programs to help children stay out of trouble and grow up strong.
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Category 2058 - Question 17
What business experience does David Soknacki have?
In 1986, he founded Ecom Food Industries, which imports, manufactures and exports herb and spice ingredients for commercial use. Ecom now has clients in over 30 countries.
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What business experience does David Soknacki have?
In 1986, he founded Ecom Food Industries, which imports, manufactures and exports herb and spice ingredients for commercial use. Ecom now has clients in over 30 countries.
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Category 2058 - Question 18
What does Olivia Chow have to say about Rob Ford's term as Mayor of Toronto?
On her website she states: 'It's time to pack up the circus tent and elect a new mayor. I'm applying for the job. So we can get people moving faster, now. Create jobs by supporting small businesses. And put children and families at the centre of our city. I love this city and we deserve better than Rob Ford.'
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What does Olivia Chow have to say about Rob Ford's term as Mayor of Toronto?
On her website she states: 'It's time to pack up the circus tent and elect a new mayor. I'm applying for the job. So we can get people moving faster, now. Create jobs by supporting small businesses. And put children and families at the centre of our city. I love this city and we deserve better than Rob Ford.'
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Category 2058 - Question 19
What is John Tory's plan for transit?
On his website, he lays out his plan for his 'Smart Track,' a London-style surface rail subway that he says moves the most people in the shortest time across the entire city. His overall transit plan is called 'One Toronto,' (onetorontotransit.ca).
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What is John Tory's plan for transit?
On his website, he lays out his plan for his 'Smart Track,' a London-style surface rail subway that he says moves the most people in the shortest time across the entire city. His overall transit plan is called 'One Toronto,' (onetorontotransit.ca).
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Category 2058 - Question 20
What has been the average property tax increase under the Ford Administration?
The Average Annual property tax increase over 3 years is 1.5% (0% 2011, +2.5% 2012, +2% 2013).
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What has been the average property tax increase under the Ford Administration?
The Average Annual property tax increase over 3 years is 1.5% (0% 2011, +2.5% 2012, +2% 2013).
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Category 2058 - Question 21
What does Olivia Chow plan to do about youth unemployment?
Over four years, she'll hire or train 5,000 young people by embracing Community Benefit Agreements for major infrastructure projects, something she says has worked in Regent Park and in Los Angeles.
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What does Olivia Chow plan to do about youth unemployment?
Over four years, she'll hire or train 5,000 young people by embracing Community Benefit Agreements for major infrastructure projects, something she says has worked in Regent Park and in Los Angeles.
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Category 2058 - Question 22
Part of David Soknacki's plan for transit includes 'immediate transit relief.' What is one his plans in this regard?
On the PDF of his transit plan he's produced, he states: 'The easiest way to offer immediate relief is to change how we price transit service, so that off-peak rides cost much less, encouraging TTC riders and drivers alike to make better use of empty bus, streetcar and train space just before or just after rush hour.'
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Part of David Soknacki's plan for transit includes 'immediate transit relief.' What is one his plans in this regard?
On the PDF of his transit plan he's produced, he states: 'The easiest way to offer immediate relief is to change how we price transit service, so that off-peak rides cost much less, encouraging TTC riders and drivers alike to make better use of empty bus, streetcar and train space just before or just after rush hour.'
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Category 2058 - Question 23
What must be in place before David Soknacki's off-peak fare's can be put into place?
This plan cannot be implemented until Presto is available across the system. Soknacki has suggested a free early bird fare system until Presto is fully operational.
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What must be in place before David Soknacki's off-peak fare's can be put into place?
This plan cannot be implemented until Presto is available across the system. Soknacki has suggested a free early bird fare system until Presto is fully operational.
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Category 2058 - Question 24
What was one of the major committees that Olivia Chow was appointed to under Mel Lastman?
Former Mayor Mel Lastman appointed her to the budget committee, where she helped deliver five straight balanced budgets.
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What was one of the major committees that Olivia Chow was appointed to under Mel Lastman?
Former Mayor Mel Lastman appointed her to the budget committee, where she helped deliver five straight balanced budgets.
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Category 2058 - Question 25
What business experience does John Tory have?
On his website he simply states that he was 'CEO of one of Canada's largest publishing and broadcasting companies,' without naming the company. Tory ran Rogers Media from 1995 to 1999 and Rogers Cable from 1999 to 2003.
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What business experience does John Tory have?
On his website he simply states that he was 'CEO of one of Canada's largest publishing and broadcasting companies,' without naming the company. Tory ran Rogers Media from 1995 to 1999 and Rogers Cable from 1999 to 2003.
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Category 2058 - Question 26
What major tax was eliminated by the Ford Administration & how much will it save residents?
According to Ford's website, eliminating the Personal Vehicle Tax (PVT) Saved Toronto Residents over $200 million.
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What major tax was eliminated by the Ford Administration & how much will it save residents?
According to Ford's website, eliminating the Personal Vehicle Tax (PVT) Saved Toronto Residents over $200 million.
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Category 2058 - Question 27
What did Olivia Chow help deliver in 140 languages while she was on Toronto City Council?
She was key in getting the 911 service to work in 140 languages.
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What did Olivia Chow help deliver in 140 languages while she was on Toronto City Council?
She was key in getting the 911 service to work in 140 languages.
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Category 2058 - Question 28
What was John Tory's involvement with the CFL?
He was Commissioner and Chairman of the Canadian Football League. On his website it states that 'His leadership has been widely credited with returning that national institution to stability.'
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What was John Tory's involvement with the CFL?
He was Commissioner and Chairman of the Canadian Football League. On his website it states that 'His leadership has been widely credited with returning that national institution to stability.'
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Category 2058 - Question 29
What success has Mayor Ford had in dealing with Unions in Toronto?
He got union locals to sign collective agreements on his terms and outsourced waste collection along Yonge Street, all while avoiding any strikes or work stoppages. This is something his predecessor David Miller was unable to do.
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What success has Mayor Ford had in dealing with Unions in Toronto?
He got union locals to sign collective agreements on his terms and outsourced waste collection along Yonge Street, all while avoiding any strikes or work stoppages. This is something his predecessor David Miller was unable to do.
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Category 2058 - Question 30
What does David Soknacki say about solutions to 21st century problems?
The solutions to 21st Century civic problems are often found through better ideas, not bigger budgets. I want to engage this city's talented population of coders, engineers and social innovators to help us grow our Start-up community and improve public services.
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What does David Soknacki say about solutions to 21st century problems?
The solutions to 21st Century civic problems are often found through better ideas, not bigger budgets. I want to engage this city's talented population of coders, engineers and social innovators to help us grow our Start-up community and improve public services.
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Category 2058 - Question 31
What is one idea David Soknacki has to bring more innovative ideas to problems?
As a first step, Soknacki will introduce a program partnering technology Start-ups with City Hall to address municipal issues. His innov8TO, initiative would pair individual City of Toronto departments with up to eight Start-ups selected through an annual competition.
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What is one idea David Soknacki has to bring more innovative ideas to problems?
As a first step, Soknacki will introduce a program partnering technology Start-ups with City Hall to address municipal issues. His innov8TO, initiative would pair individual City of Toronto departments with up to eight Start-ups selected through an annual competition.
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Category 2058 - Question 32
What non-partisan organization was John Tory Chairman of?
He was founding member and former Chair of the Greater Toronto CivicAction Alliance. CivicAction (www.civicaction.ca) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization formed to address challenges to the Toronto region's social and economic future.
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What non-partisan organization was John Tory Chairman of?
He was founding member and former Chair of the Greater Toronto CivicAction Alliance. CivicAction (www.civicaction.ca) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization formed to address challenges to the Toronto region's social and economic future.
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Category 2058 - Question 33
What is one thing Rob Ford is extremely passionate about?
Kids sports, especially football. While he has been absent at some council meetings and public meetings, he almost never misses coaching football.
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What is one thing Rob Ford is extremely passionate about?
Kids sports, especially football. While he has been absent at some council meetings and public meetings, he almost never misses coaching football.
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Category 2058 - Question 34
How does Mayor Ford's handling of the labour file compare with that of David Miller?
Under David Miller, the union's ranks and paycheques swelled, yet they still launched strike action that left the city reeking in its own filth.
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How does Mayor Ford's handling of the labour file compare with that of David Miller?
Under David Miller, the union's ranks and paycheques swelled, yet they still launched strike action that left the city reeking in its own filth.
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Category 2058 - Question 35
What is David Soknacki's plan to make data more available to citizens, while helping local Start-ups?
He's committed to opening up increased access to public information. Open Data is widely seen as a key resource for citizen engagement, just as it can be a tool for small Start-ups to develop new software applications. He's on record as stating 'My plan is simple: give innovators more access to City staff and data, and produce creative solutions, better services and more Toronto Start-ups in return.'
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What is David Soknacki's plan to make data more available to citizens, while helping local Start-ups?
He's committed to opening up increased access to public information. Open Data is widely seen as a key resource for citizen engagement, just as it can be a tool for small Start-ups to develop new software applications. He's on record as stating 'My plan is simple: give innovators more access to City staff and data, and produce creative solutions, better services and more Toronto Start-ups in return.'
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Category 2058 - Question 36
What is one of the major awards that John Tory has won?
John was recently awarded the Order of Ontario for being a 'consummate champion for the Greater Toronto Region.'
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What is one of the major awards that John Tory has won?
John was recently awarded the Order of Ontario for being a 'consummate champion for the Greater Toronto Region.'
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Category 2058 - Question 37
What are some of the causes that John Tory has championed?
He's championed the causes of such organizations as the Canadian Paraplegic Association, Crimestoppers, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto Association for Community Living, the United Way, and the Women's Legal Education & Action Fund (LEAF).
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What are some of the causes that John Tory has championed?
He's championed the causes of such organizations as the Canadian Paraplegic Association, Crimestoppers, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto Association for Community Living, the United Way, and the Women's Legal Education & Action Fund (LEAF).
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Category 2058 - Question 38
What are some of the main points of David Soknacki's plan to shakeup city hall?
He proposes more investigators for the accountability offices, more open information, and participatory budgeting. He also says he'll reduce the Mayor's power so Councilors elected from every city region get a guaranteed spot on the Council executive to foster civic unity.
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What are some of the main points of David Soknacki's plan to shakeup city hall?
He proposes more investigators for the accountability offices, more open information, and participatory budgeting. He also says he'll reduce the Mayor's power so Councilors elected from every city region get a guaranteed spot on the Council executive to foster civic unity.
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Category 2058 - Question 39
Olivia Chow has been a strong voice for what?
She's been a strong advocate for federal investment in our infrastructure, and earned a reputation for working with MPs from all parties.
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Olivia Chow has been a strong voice for what?
She's been a strong advocate for federal investment in our infrastructure, and earned a reputation for working with MPs from all parties.
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Category 2058 - Question 40
How has Mayor Ford significantly improved the budgeting process for the City of Toronto?
Mayor Ford announced the annual budget increase on November 29, 2013, instead of waiting until February, as was the practice under Mayor Miller. Miller waited so he would know how much money was left over from the previous year. Ford doesn't want to know in advance of setting the tax increase, because this forces the city to spend more cautiously.
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How has Mayor Ford significantly improved the budgeting process for the City of Toronto?
Mayor Ford announced the annual budget increase on November 29, 2013, instead of waiting until February, as was the practice under Mayor Miller. Miller waited so he would know how much money was left over from the previous year. Ford doesn't want to know in advance of setting the tax increase, because this forces the city to spend more cautiously.
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Category 2058 - Question 41
John Tory produced a ten point code of conduct he intends to follow if elected. What are the three main areas that his code of conduct covers?
1) Leading a great city. 2) Make city council work for Toronto. 3) Respect Taxpayers with actions, not just words.
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John Tory produced a ten point code of conduct he intends to follow if elected. What are the three main areas that his code of conduct covers?
1) Leading a great city. 2) Make city council work for Toronto. 3) Respect Taxpayers with actions, not just words.
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Category 2058 - Question 42
What will David Soknacki do to make park space more accessible to citizens?
Part of his plan states: 'If I'm elected, I'll immediately take basic steps to attack this problem. By year-end 2015, signage in every park will identify a specific contact in the public service who is responsible for that park. The Parks, Forestry and Recreation budget will also include annual open data disclosures of park-specific budgets by 2016.'
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What will David Soknacki do to make park space more accessible to citizens?
Part of his plan states: 'If I'm elected, I'll immediately take basic steps to attack this problem. By year-end 2015, signage in every park will identify a specific contact in the public service who is responsible for that park. The Parks, Forestry and Recreation budget will also include annual open data disclosures of park-specific budgets by 2016.'
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Category 2058 - Question 43
How much money will was saved by contracting out garbage west of Younge Street?
According to Ford's website, the move saved over $80 million while improving service.
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How much money will was saved by contracting out garbage west of Younge Street?
According to Ford's website, the move saved over $80 million while improving service.
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Category 2058 - Question 44
What has Olivia Chow done to make her website more accessible to minorities?
Her website biography is translated into at least SEVEN different languages!
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What has Olivia Chow done to make her website more accessible to minorities?
Her website biography is translated into at least SEVEN different languages!
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