Top Tory Curses Toronto
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In an unguarded moment, Baird told aides Toronto stood alone in not
meeting the technical criteria for federal cash, yet was complaining
about Ottawa dragging its feet.
"Twenty-seven hundred people got it right. They didn't. That is not a partnership and they're bitching at us," he said.
"They should f--- off."
...Mayor David Miller said Toronto only wants funds to buy 204
streetcars from Bombardier, to be built at a cost of $1.2 billion. The
proposed deal will expire June 27 and will collapse if federal and
provincial money isn't forthcoming by then.
The city said, based on its population, its share of the stimulus announced in January's budget would be about $312 million.
Miller said last night Toronto's proposal fits the federal criteria.
...Councillor Linda Rydholm of Thunder Bay, home of the Bombardier
plant, said the project needs approval. "Our workers need the contract
to continue or start."
Miller said Toronto's bid will help the overall economy in Ontario and create immediate jobs.
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