A weekly newsletter about Toronto City Council by Matt Elliott
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Introducing City Hall Watcher’s Election Projection Section
City Hall Watcher #398: A new collaboration helps forecast the municipal election, plus a Council Scorecard update and a look at the drama before the nomination deadline!
No turning back now. The nomination period for Toronto’s 2026 munici...
The 2026 Council Power Rankings
City Hall Watcher #397: After an action-packed, surprising term of Council, how do councillors rank in terms of power and influence?
The power is yours. In this issue, we’ve got the seventh edition of the annual COUNCIL POWER RANKINGS. A r...
Now loading: Data centre lobbying at Toronto City Hall
City Hall Watcher #396: Lobbyist Watch for July 2026, featuring notes on the grounded island airport debate, Loblaw's City Hall surveillance, and more!
City Hall has gone quiet, but there’s still much to discuss. In this issue, we’ve got a...
Council closes term with debates on island airport, surveillance pricing and data centres
City Hall Watcher #395: Your complete recap of the July 2026 meeting of Toronto Council, with notes on housing, fires, a rebrand for the sewage treatment playground (why?), and more
Hey now. Don’t dream. It’s over.
Council sets sail for final odyssey before election day
City Hall Watcher #394: Your complete preview of the July 2026 meeting of Toronto Council, with notes on an island airport win, an attempt to ban surveillance pricing, pedestrian scrambles, and more.
Buckle your darn seatbelt and hold on f...
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