"Coun. Ausma Malik, who introduced the motion to oppose the takeover, called Ford's plan 'unacceptable.' The province is telling us they don't care what we have to say, they don't care about collaboration, negotiation or the best outcomes, they don't care what Torontonians have to say, she said. 'We demand a seat at the table.'"
"Coun. Josh Matlow added a successful amendment asking the city solicitor to report back to council late next month on 'potential legal options to defend the City of Toronto's interests' regarding city-owned lands at Billy Bishop and along the waterfront."
Premier Doug Ford intends to take over Toronto's stake in Billy Bishop airport, prompting councillors to oppose any unilateral expropriation of city land. They voted to request inclusion in significant decisions affecting the city, particularly regarding the waterfront. Currently, Toronto owns about 20 percent of the airport land under a three-way agreement. Ford plans to designate the area as a 'special economic zone' to bypass laws for infrastructure development. Councillors are exploring legal options to protect city interests and demand a collaborative approach from the province.
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