Moore in the Morning Hour 3- John Moore- Looking back at the municipal politics of 2025, the risk of a U.S. government shutdown is back on Capitol Hill just weeks into the new year and free for all round two.
Dec 30, 2025
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Transit Perception Creates A Vicious Funding Cycle
- TTC performance and rider safety perceptions are eroding ridership and farebox revenue.
- Panelists warned the resulting revenue drop worsens service quality, creating a vicious cycle for transit funding.
Compassionate Approach Hinges On Housing Supply
- Toronto's encampment approach emphasizes outreach and shelter offers before clearance, reflecting a 'compassionate' policy.
- Panelists said the core challenge remains building enough appropriate housing and shelter capacity.
Protests Strain Police Budgets And Spur New Protections
- Police resources were heavily consumed by protests and security demands, straining public safety budgets.
- The city responded with new protective measures like bubble zones for places of worship to counter rising intimidation and anti-Semitism.