Toronto faces an escalating rat population due to construction projects and climate change. City manager Paul Johnson proposed a rat response plan focusing on environmental changes. This plan will be presented on July 9. Councillor Alejandra Bravo reported community concerns, specifically a distressing incident involving a rat entering a child's bedroom. The city received directives to create this plan, proposing a response team and enforcement measures, requiring funding to support initiatives starting in 2026.
Toronto's city manager, Paul Johnson, has outlined a rat response plan focusing on environmental changes to mitigate conditions favorable to rats, with a presentation set for July 9.
Councillor Alejandra Bravo relayed the distressing concerns of families living near construction sites, emphasizing the direct impact of rising rat populations on their lives.
Last year's directive by the city's infrastructure committee aimed at creating an effective rat response plan highlights the urgency to combat the growing rodent issue faced by Toronto.
The plan includes establishing a coordination team and enforcement measures and will require funding for additional staff and public training to enhance rat management efforts.
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