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TTC’s budget includes "most significant investment

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The TTC’s 2020-2029 Key Capital Investment Priorities was released on Wednesday, outlining a $4.6 billion recommended increase for new transit vehicles, as well as the expansion of the Bloor-Yonge subway station.

The report, which will be considered by the TTC Board on January 27, includes $500 million for the Bloor-Yonge Station capacity improvement, $3.09 billion for subway state of good repair and capacity improvements (including new track and switches, traction power systems, tunnel liners and the installation of an automatic train control (ATC) signalling system on Line 2), and $1.14 billion towards the purchase of new vehicles including 80 subway trains, 1575 buses, and 60 streetcars.

“The 2020 budget includes the most significant investment in upgrading our transit system in the city’s history,” Mayor John Tory said in a statement.

“The 2020-2029 TTC capital plan is $ 11.9 billion — almost double last year’s capital plan that was $6.5 billion. I led city council in approving the extension of the City Building Fund last month so that this investment would be possible – it helps raise the approximately $5 billion that the City of Toronto needs to invest in new subways, new subway signal systems, new buses, new streetcars, and station upgrades as our share of the almost $30 billion transit expansion agreement with the province.”

TTC CEO Rick Leary said the injection of additional funds means they can advance some of the critical work outlined in their Capital Investment Plan that was previously unfunded.

“The TTC’s needs over the next 15 years are a combination of maintaining what we have and preparing for future growth. The City Building Fund investment allows us to better plan for both.”

The TTC’s budget was released on the same day service came to a halt on Line 2 during rush hour due to a train derailment.

It took almost four hours for the TTC to get Line 2 back to service.

“As we saw this morning on Line 2, issues with our subway infrastructure can lead to significant delays for riders who rely on our system to get where they need to go,” said TTC Chair and Coun. Jaye Robinson.

“This funding from the city will be used to finance a once-in-a-generation, transformative subway infrastructure program.”

Robinson also said to address the climate crisis, “we need commitment from all levels of government to encourage the use of public transit as an alternative to personal vehicles.”

In Tory’s statement, he said that the city must buy new trains, buses, and streetcars, although it can’t make the purchases alone.

“The city has made it clear it has the funding to move forward on these purchases and I will be working non-stop to negotiate funding from the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario,” he said, echoing Robinson’s sentiments.

“I believe all governments are committed to investing in transit, all governments know that increased, sustainable investment in Toronto is good for our region, our province, and our country, and I look forward to moving forward with these investments as soon as possible.”

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S&P/TSX composite up more than 100 points, U.S. stock markets mixed

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TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index was up more than 100 points in late-morning trading, helped by strength in base metal and utility stocks, while U.S. stock markets were mixed.

The S&P/TSX composite index was up 103.40 points at 24,542.48.

In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 192.31 points at 42,932.73. The S&P 500 index was up 7.14 points at 5,822.40, while the Nasdaq composite was down 9.03 points at 18,306.56.

The Canadian dollar traded for 72.61 cents US compared with 72.44 cents US on Tuesday.

The November crude oil contract was down 71 cents at US$69.87 per barrel and the November natural gas contract was down eight cents at US$2.42 per mmBTU.

The December gold contract was up US$7.20 at US$2,686.10 an ounce and the December copper contract was up a penny at US$4.35 a pound.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 16, 2024.

Companies in this story: (TSX:GSPTSE, TSX:CADUSD)

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S&P/TSX up more than 200 points, U.S. markets also higher

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TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index was up more than 200 points in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets were also headed higher.

The S&P/TSX composite index was up 205.86 points at 24,508.12.

In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 336.62 points at 42,790.74. The S&P 500 index was up 34.19 points at 5,814.24, while the Nasdaq composite was up 60.27 points at 18.342.32.

The Canadian dollar traded for 72.61 cents US compared with 72.71 cents US on Thursday.

The November crude oil contract was down 15 cents at US$75.70 per barrel and the November natural gas contract was down two cents at US$2.65 per mmBTU.

The December gold contract was down US$29.60 at US$2,668.90 an ounce and the December copper contract was up four cents at US$4.47 a pound.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 11, 2024.

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S&P/TSX composite little changed in late-morning trading, U.S. stock markets down

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TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index was little changed in late-morning trading as the financial sector fell, but energy and base metal stocks moved higher.

The S&P/TSX composite index was up 0.05 of a point at 24,224.95.

In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 94.31 points at 42,417.69. The S&P 500 index was down 10.91 points at 5,781.13, while the Nasdaq composite was down 29.59 points at 18,262.03.

The Canadian dollar traded for 72.71 cents US compared with 73.05 cents US on Wednesday.

The November crude oil contract was up US$1.69 at US$74.93 per barrel and the November natural gas contract was up a penny at US$2.67 per mmBTU.

The December gold contract was up US$14.70 at US$2,640.70 an ounce and the December copper contract was up two cents at US$4.42 a pound.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 10, 2024.

Companies in this story: (TSX:GSPTSE, TSX:CADUSD)

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