Do we need a Cadillac parking garage downtown? One ready to be converted to social housing once we don't drive cars? This is not a glitch in the matrix; just another city council meeting.
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Opinion – You think traffic in Burlington is bad now? Wait until the Wyecroft bridge opens.
One of the more interesting items discussed during Burlington’s recent traffic forum was the Wyecroft Road bridge. This bridge will connect Oakville’s Wyecroft Road and Burlington’s Harvester Road by spanning Bronte Creek. Some Burlington residents are advocating for traffic light changes to slow traffic coming off the QEW. During the discussion, Councillor Sharman said something … Continue reading Opinion – You think traffic in Burlington is bad now? Wait until the Wyecroft bridge opens.
Strong Mayor Powers – The Backstory
The Made-in-Canada Housing Crisis Ontario’s housing crisis - and the introduction of Strong Mayor Powers (SMPs) - did not emerge overnight. They are the product of decades of federal and provincial policy choices. Beginning in the 1980s, the federal government steadily reduced its role in social housing. In 1993, it ended funding for new social … Continue reading Strong Mayor Powers – The Backstory
Strong Mayor Powers – How They Actually Work
Second in a Four-Part Series Municipal governance in Ontario entered a new era under the Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act.2022 A mayor now holds a suite of executive-style tools more commonly associated with corporate leadership than with council chambers. These powers include shaping and tabling the municipal budget, vetoing certain council decisions, requiring a supermajority … Continue reading Strong Mayor Powers – How They Actually Work
Strong Mayor Powers: The Institutional Verdict
Third in a Four-Part Series Introduction The first article in this series examined how strong mayor powers were introduced. The second explored how they function in practice. This instalment explores: what do Ontario’s leading municipal institutions and professional bodies actually think of them? Some of the answers are neither simple nor flattering Across academic, administrative, … Continue reading Strong Mayor Powers: The Institutional Verdict
Opinion – Strong Mayor Powers – A Burlington Case Study
The Fourth and Final Instalment of the Series It Started with the Housing Pledge: On March 21, 2023, Burlington signed the province’s housing pledge, committing to facilitate the construction of 29,000 new homes by 2031. That target would require the city to average 3,625 housing units per year over eight years. At the time, Burlington … Continue reading Opinion – Strong Mayor Powers – A Burlington Case Study
Committee of the Whole – April 14, 2026
This meeting is a continuation of the April 13, 2026 meeting. This is a computer-generated transcript of the meeting and may contain inaccuracies. You can check the accuracy of any statement by using the timestamp information and watching the video of the meeting from the city's website. This transcript is provided as a service to … Continue reading Committee of the Whole – April 14, 2026
Opinion – The Taxi Industry Missed the Boat – Will Burlington Miss the Bus?
Is Burlington missing the bus on transit? Burlington is at a transit crossroads, and Joe Gaetan’s latest article suggests we might be "missing the bus" if we don't adapt. Here is a quick breakdown of why this transit trial matters for the city's future.
Regular Meeting of Council – April 21, 2026
This is a computer-generated transcript of the meeting and may contain inaccuracies. You can check the accuracy of any statement by using the timestamp information and watching the video of the meeting from the city's website. This transcript is provided as a service to the community. Hearing-impaired individuals who are unable to watch the meeting … Continue reading Regular Meeting of Council – April 21, 2026
Committee of the Whole – April 13, 2026
This is a computer-generated transcript of the meeting and may contain inaccuracies. You can check the accuracy of any statement by using the timestamp information and watching the video of the meeting from the city's website. This transcript is provided as a service to the community. Hearing-impaired individuals who are unable to watch the meeting … Continue reading Committee of the Whole – April 13, 2026