Violent crime & shootings Toronto saw 86 homicides in 2024, up from 73 in 2023—about 3.1 homicides per 100,000 people, compared to roughly 2.6 in 2023.
Shootings and firearm discharge incidents rose from 345 in 2023 to 461 in 2024—a nearly 34% increase. Despite higher firearm incidents, fewer resulted in injuries: about 44 people were killed and 120 injured in shootings in 2024 versus 29 and 135 respectively in 2023 Reddit .
Assaults, robberies & property crimes Assaults increased by 8%, robberies by 21%, and sexual violations by 17% in early 2024 compared with early 2023.
Toronto recorded a record 12,143 reported auto thefts in 2023—a 24% drop in early 2024 didn't put it back to historically low levels.
A study found Toronto’s property crime rate is 40% higher than New York City’s, at least based on data up to 2022.
Core CPI inflation in Canada steadily tracked around 1.8–1.9% in late 2024, rising to about 2.3–2.6% by March 2025, heavily influenced by rising goods costs and the end of the GST/HST holiday. Rent and mortgage interest inflation remained elevated, though shelter cost inflation is gradually easing. Locally, residents report sharp increases in everyday costs: utilities, gas, transit, groceries, car insurance, plus new city property taxes.
Toronto used to have a reputation as one of North America's cleaner cities, but in recent years you can see trash everywhere on the street. What did you do ?
Budget Cuts & Austerity!!! Municipal budgets for cleaning and public maintenance were slashed.
Reduced staffing for street and sidewalk cleaning means litter builds up quickly. Visible trash in parks and transit spaces is often tied to encampments and a lack of support for unhoused or mentally ill individuals. Low human capacity to clean daily worsens the environment. How many drug addict we have ???
Opioid overdose deaths skyrocketed—from a few hundred in early 2000s to about 3,996 deaths in 2017, reaching a per‑capita rate of 20.3 deaths per 100,000 by 2022
In Ontario alone, hospitalizations due to opioid overdoses were 5,431 in 2022, with ~2,531 deaths in the province during that period.
A decade ago, around 1 in 7 adults in Toronto reported cannabis use annually. By 2023, about 1 in 2 Canadians aged 15–24 had used cannabis in the past year (48%), and 60% have used it at least once in their life.
I can go on forever, so tell me Mayor, what did you do to this City???????
One little successes you forget is being with people on their festivities. We see you smile - dancing and being with diverse and different ethnic communities…. Thanks for sharing your time and happiness on different city events as each ethnic group celebrate in each streets from our city. One thing I can say - your presence is felt.
Good job, Mayor Chow!!! We love you do, my family, I and my friends and community are also here to support you all the way!
She did a terrible job, just like Justin Trudeau, dancing at night market, dancing at BBQ party while Canadians are suffering!!!!
Violent crime & shootings Toronto saw 86 homicides in 2024, up from 73 in 2023—about 3.1 homicides per 100,000 people, compared to roughly 2.6 in 2023.
Shootings and firearm discharge incidents rose from 345 in 2023 to 461 in 2024—a nearly 34% increase. Despite higher firearm incidents, fewer resulted in injuries: about 44 people were killed and 120 injured in shootings in 2024 versus 29 and 135 respectively in 2023 Reddit .
Assaults, robberies & property crimes Assaults increased by 8%, robberies by 21%, and sexual violations by 17% in early 2024 compared with early 2023.
Toronto recorded a record 12,143 reported auto thefts in 2023—a 24% drop in early 2024 didn't put it back to historically low levels.
A study found Toronto’s property crime rate is 40% higher than New York City’s, at least based on data up to 2022.
Core CPI inflation in Canada steadily tracked around 1.8–1.9% in late 2024, rising to about 2.3–2.6% by March 2025, heavily influenced by rising goods costs and the end of the GST/HST holiday. Rent and mortgage interest inflation remained elevated, though shelter cost inflation is gradually easing. Locally, residents report sharp increases in everyday costs: utilities, gas, transit, groceries, car insurance, plus new city property taxes.
Toronto used to have a reputation as one of North America's cleaner cities, but in recent years you can see trash everywhere on the street. What did you do ?
Budget Cuts & Austerity!!! Municipal budgets for cleaning and public maintenance were slashed. Reduced staffing for street and sidewalk cleaning means litter builds up quickly. Visible trash in parks and transit spaces is often tied to encampments and a lack of support for unhoused or mentally ill individuals. Low human capacity to clean daily worsens the environment. What about the drug issue? "
Opioid overdose deaths skyrocketed—from a few hundred in early 2000s to about 3,996 deaths in 2017, reaching a per‑capita rate of 20.3 deaths per 100,000 by 2022
In Ontario alone, hospitalizations due to opioid overdoses were 5,431 in 2022, with ~2,531 deaths in the province during that period.
A decade ago, around 1 in 7 adults in Toronto reported cannabis use annually. By 2023, about 1 in 2 Canadians aged 15–24 had used cannabis in the past year (48%), and 60% have used it at least once in their life.
You probably will say drug offence rate dropped, yes, do you know why? because we legalized drug use, we have safe ejection place. What a stupid idea, you are taking us all to the hell.
I can go on forever, so tell me Mayor, what have you done to this City???????
Thank you for this, Mayor Chow. Your commitment is visible to all of us.
I want to share my concern apropos of the enduring mental health crisis and safety of our communities. I live on Queen and Jarvis and I routinely witness illegal transactions taking place in broad daylight. This is a low-hanging fruit that the city should be more proactive in facing.
Thank you for the succinct update. Today, we are living with the impact of 30 years of mayors who promised tax freezes, or at most, inflationary increases: endless potholes, TTC disrepair, closed washrooms in parks, inadequate housing on many fronts. I am happy to see that, even in 2 years there is progress - it will take a long time to make up for the 30 years of neglect. I wish my taxes were lower, but I wish much more for continued improvements in the city. Keep up the good work.................and if we truly want lower property taxes we need to go after the province and the feds which both refuse to provide consistent and sustainable sources of funding to cities which bear the costs for basic quality of life services for their populations.
She did a terrible job, just like Justin Trudeau, dancing at night market, dancing at BBQ party while Canadians are suffering!!!!
Violent crime & shootings Toronto saw 86 homicides in 2024, up from 73 in 2023—about 3.1 homicides per 100,000 people, compared to roughly 2.6 in 2023.
Shootings and firearm discharge incidents rose from 345 in 2023 to 461 in 2024—a nearly 34% increase. Despite higher firearm incidents, fewer resulted in injuries: about 44 people were killed and 120 injured in shootings in 2024 versus 29 and 135 respectively in 2023 Reddit .
Assaults, robberies & property crimes Assaults increased by 8%, robberies by 21%, and sexual violations by 17% in early 2024 compared with early 2023.
Toronto recorded a record 12,143 reported auto thefts in 2023—a 24% drop in early 2024 didn't put it back to historically low levels.
A study found Toronto’s property crime rate is 40% higher than New York City’s, at least based on data up to 2022.
Core CPI inflation in Canada steadily tracked around 1.8–1.9% in late 2024, rising to about 2.3–2.6% by March 2025, heavily influenced by rising goods costs and the end of the GST/HST holiday. Rent and mortgage interest inflation remained elevated, though shelter cost inflation is gradually easing. Locally, residents report sharp increases in everyday costs: utilities, gas, transit, groceries, car insurance, plus new city property taxes.
Toronto used to have a reputation as one of North America's cleaner cities, but in recent years you can see trash everywhere on the street. What did you do ?
Budget Cuts & Austerity!!! Municipal budgets for cleaning and public maintenance were slashed. Reduced staffing for street and sidewalk cleaning means litter builds up quickly. Visible trash in parks and transit spaces is often tied to encampments and a lack of support for unhoused or mentally ill individuals. Low human capacity to clean daily worsens the environment. What about the drug issue? "
Opioid overdose deaths skyrocketed—from a few hundred in early 2000s to about 3,996 deaths in 2017, reaching a per‑capita rate of 20.3 deaths per 100,000 by 2022
In Ontario alone, hospitalizations due to opioid overdoses were 5,431 in 2022, with ~2,531 deaths in the province during that period.
A decade ago, around 1 in 7 adults in Toronto reported cannabis use annually. By 2023, about 1 in 2 Canadians aged 15–24 had used cannabis in the past year (48%), and 60% have used it at least once in their life.
You probably will say drug offence rate dropped, yes, do you know why? because we legalized drug use, we have safe ejection place. What a stupid idea, you are taking us all to the hell.
I can go on forever, so tell me Mayor, what have you done to this City???????
I admire the energy level of the Mayor and especially when the Mayor were helping handing out tulips during the celebration of "80 years ago that the Netherlands were liberated by Canada".
I like how you’re so involved in the city and what’s happening, I would like to see you defend Toronto more against Ford and his obvious desire to cripple Toronto
Madam Mayor, I appreciate your two-year reflection, and I agree you have done a lot. Is there more to do? Yes, of course. Years of neglect have produced sink-holes under streets. We still have way too many unhoused people. 268,000 potholes is only half. Summer cooling? Yes, more to do. And I’m sure you will prioritize and get funding for the really important things. Thank you for your work and your availability to Toronto residents. Keep on keepin’ on, Your Worship!
That all sounds good Olivia, but I'm not buying any of it.
I have Your e-mail address + I have met with Your top advisor.
I have asked You several times, plus I gave one of Your senior staffers a letter to pass along to You. I volunteer with Toronto's Homeless community. I have been on the front-lines with this group of people. Massive Homelessness and the incredible, shocking amount Drug addiction among our Young Adults. Seniors are getting evicted as they can't afford the exorbitant rents.
You don't seem to give a DAMN! Talk, Talk, Talk and Zero Action!
In my correspondance I asked You a simple question ... "What is Your short term plan for affordale housing for the poor/homeless and seniors".
You have NEVER EVER replied to me. I get a bounce back email from Your staff - saying that "We-Will-Get-Back to You" You NEVER have!
I have other questions about building more drug rehab facilities, but if You cannot answer Question Number One, why would I waste my time asking for any other response?
And You're The MAYOR of Toronto? I am not at all impressed.
I saw last Year that You posted that the City was going to spend taxpayer dollars to paint some long road in the City "THE RAINBOW COLOURS" ... That's Your Priority?
Very Sad and a total lack of leadership & vision.
If You don't "Get-With-The-Program" quickly. Good luck getting re-elected.
I have the same concerns. Have sent many emails and have not heard a single reply. Maybe now that she’s considering running again she’ll reply to the lowly citizens? Too little too late. Wish she spent more time doing her work than going to every festival in town. I wish I had enough free time to be able to do that! No wonder she doesn’t reply to any emails.
She did a terrible job, just like Justin Trudeau, dancing at night market, dancing at BBQ party while Canadians are suffering!!!!
Violent crime & shootings Toronto saw 86 homicides in 2024, up from 73 in 2023—about 3.1 homicides per 100,000 people, compared to roughly 2.6 in 2023.
Shootings and firearm discharge incidents rose from 345 in 2023 to 461 in 2024—a nearly 34% increase. Despite higher firearm incidents, fewer resulted in injuries: about 44 people were killed and 120 injured in shootings in 2024 versus 29 and 135 respectively in 2023 Reddit .
Assaults, robberies & property crimes Assaults increased by 8%, robberies by 21%, and sexual violations by 17% in early 2024 compared with early 2023.
Toronto recorded a record 12,143 reported auto thefts in 2023—a 24% drop in early 2024 didn't put it back to historically low levels.
A study found Toronto’s property crime rate is 40% higher than New York City’s, at least based on data up to 2022.
Core CPI inflation in Canada steadily tracked around 1.8–1.9% in late 2024, rising to about 2.3–2.6% by March 2025, heavily influenced by rising goods costs and the end of the GST/HST holiday. Rent and mortgage interest inflation remained elevated, though shelter cost inflation is gradually easing. Locally, residents report sharp increases in everyday costs: utilities, gas, transit, groceries, car insurance, plus new city property taxes.
Toronto used to have a reputation as one of North America's cleaner cities, but in recent years you can see trash everywhere on the street. What did you do ?
Budget Cuts & Austerity!!! Municipal budgets for cleaning and public maintenance were slashed. Reduced staffing for street and sidewalk cleaning means litter builds up quickly. Visible trash in parks and transit spaces is often tied to encampments and a lack of support for unhoused or mentally ill individuals. Low human capacity to clean daily worsens the environment. What about the drug issue? "
Opioid overdose deaths skyrocketed—from a few hundred in early 2000s to about 3,996 deaths in 2017, reaching a per‑capita rate of 20.3 deaths per 100,000 by 2022
In Ontario alone, hospitalizations due to opioid overdoses were 5,431 in 2022, with ~2,531 deaths in the province during that period.
A decade ago, around 1 in 7 adults in Toronto reported cannabis use annually. By 2023, about 1 in 2 Canadians aged 15–24 had used cannabis in the past year (48%), and 60% have used it at least once in their life.
You probably will say drug offence rate dropped, yes, do you know why? because we legalized drug use, we have safe ejection place. What a stupid idea, you are taking us all to the hell.
I can go on forever, so tell me Mayor, what have you done to this City???????
More power to you and all who are working with you to make Toronto a city which truly shares so everyone can thrive in every way! No easy task, but much easier when we all contribute our best energy and ideas to working together.
There are still regular hateful demonstrations that support terrorism which is very uncomfortable for those being attacked. It blocks traffic, both vehicular and pedestrian and costs a lot of money for police control. This must be stopped.
Please use your Strong Mayor power to actually get sixplexes throughout the city. The city is loosing working class families everyday, and the people on council rather appease the few, instead of actually helping many.
2 years, not impressed. All talk, no action, but a tax queen, over 15 % in two year. How do you get affordable house, when property tax go so high in a short time and can't afford to live in Toronto anymore. They are leaving Toronto. The construction in the city is so bad, that we are rated the least happiest in Ontario. To mush going on all at once. We need the ramp put back at Dvp and Gardner. Getting on the Gardner from East side of the city alone the lake shore was easy and quick and too get off going east, you exit is Jarvis. Traffic is insane. City hall has lost it's way. You need to listen too the people, in the different communities that impact them, but the city does what it wants. You were voted in, do you job and listen. Stop yapping and do your job. I voted for you, before not again, unless you do your job. You work for us. Listen
Would that there were more politicians like you. Way to go Olivia!.
Violent crime & shootings Toronto saw 86 homicides in 2024, up from 73 in 2023—about 3.1 homicides per 100,000 people, compared to roughly 2.6 in 2023.
Shootings and firearm discharge incidents rose from 345 in 2023 to 461 in 2024—a nearly 34% increase. Despite higher firearm incidents, fewer resulted in injuries: about 44 people were killed and 120 injured in shootings in 2024 versus 29 and 135 respectively in 2023 Reddit .
Assaults, robberies & property crimes Assaults increased by 8%, robberies by 21%, and sexual violations by 17% in early 2024 compared with early 2023.
Toronto recorded a record 12,143 reported auto thefts in 2023—a 24% drop in early 2024 didn't put it back to historically low levels.
A study found Toronto’s property crime rate is 40% higher than New York City’s, at least based on data up to 2022.
Core CPI inflation in Canada steadily tracked around 1.8–1.9% in late 2024, rising to about 2.3–2.6% by March 2025, heavily influenced by rising goods costs and the end of the GST/HST holiday. Rent and mortgage interest inflation remained elevated, though shelter cost inflation is gradually easing. Locally, residents report sharp increases in everyday costs: utilities, gas, transit, groceries, car insurance, plus new city property taxes.
Toronto used to have a reputation as one of North America's cleaner cities, but in recent years you can see trash everywhere on the street. What did you do ?
Budget Cuts & Austerity!!! Municipal budgets for cleaning and public maintenance were slashed.
Reduced staffing for street and sidewalk cleaning means litter builds up quickly. Visible trash in parks and transit spaces is often tied to encampments and a lack of support for unhoused or mentally ill individuals. Low human capacity to clean daily worsens the environment. How many drug addict we have ???
Opioid overdose deaths skyrocketed—from a few hundred in early 2000s to about 3,996 deaths in 2017, reaching a per‑capita rate of 20.3 deaths per 100,000 by 2022
In Ontario alone, hospitalizations due to opioid overdoses were 5,431 in 2022, with ~2,531 deaths in the province during that period.
A decade ago, around 1 in 7 adults in Toronto reported cannabis use annually. By 2023, about 1 in 2 Canadians aged 15–24 had used cannabis in the past year (48%), and 60% have used it at least once in their life.
I can go on forever, so tell me Mayor, what did you do to this City???????
I appreciate the updates. You have a very difficult job.
One little successes you forget is being with people on their festivities. We see you smile - dancing and being with diverse and different ethnic communities…. Thanks for sharing your time and happiness on different city events as each ethnic group celebrate in each streets from our city. One thing I can say - your presence is felt.
Good job, Mayor Chow!!! We love you do, my family, I and my friends and community are also here to support you all the way!
Thank you!
She did a terrible job, just like Justin Trudeau, dancing at night market, dancing at BBQ party while Canadians are suffering!!!!
Violent crime & shootings Toronto saw 86 homicides in 2024, up from 73 in 2023—about 3.1 homicides per 100,000 people, compared to roughly 2.6 in 2023.
Shootings and firearm discharge incidents rose from 345 in 2023 to 461 in 2024—a nearly 34% increase. Despite higher firearm incidents, fewer resulted in injuries: about 44 people were killed and 120 injured in shootings in 2024 versus 29 and 135 respectively in 2023 Reddit .
Assaults, robberies & property crimes Assaults increased by 8%, robberies by 21%, and sexual violations by 17% in early 2024 compared with early 2023.
Toronto recorded a record 12,143 reported auto thefts in 2023—a 24% drop in early 2024 didn't put it back to historically low levels.
A study found Toronto’s property crime rate is 40% higher than New York City’s, at least based on data up to 2022.
Core CPI inflation in Canada steadily tracked around 1.8–1.9% in late 2024, rising to about 2.3–2.6% by March 2025, heavily influenced by rising goods costs and the end of the GST/HST holiday. Rent and mortgage interest inflation remained elevated, though shelter cost inflation is gradually easing. Locally, residents report sharp increases in everyday costs: utilities, gas, transit, groceries, car insurance, plus new city property taxes.
Toronto used to have a reputation as one of North America's cleaner cities, but in recent years you can see trash everywhere on the street. What did you do ?
Budget Cuts & Austerity!!! Municipal budgets for cleaning and public maintenance were slashed. Reduced staffing for street and sidewalk cleaning means litter builds up quickly. Visible trash in parks and transit spaces is often tied to encampments and a lack of support for unhoused or mentally ill individuals. Low human capacity to clean daily worsens the environment. What about the drug issue? "
Opioid overdose deaths skyrocketed—from a few hundred in early 2000s to about 3,996 deaths in 2017, reaching a per‑capita rate of 20.3 deaths per 100,000 by 2022
In Ontario alone, hospitalizations due to opioid overdoses were 5,431 in 2022, with ~2,531 deaths in the province during that period.
A decade ago, around 1 in 7 adults in Toronto reported cannabis use annually. By 2023, about 1 in 2 Canadians aged 15–24 had used cannabis in the past year (48%), and 60% have used it at least once in their life.
You probably will say drug offence rate dropped, yes, do you know why? because we legalized drug use, we have safe ejection place. What a stupid idea, you are taking us all to the hell.
I can go on forever, so tell me Mayor, what have you done to this City???????
Thank you for this, Mayor Chow. Your commitment is visible to all of us.
I want to share my concern apropos of the enduring mental health crisis and safety of our communities. I live on Queen and Jarvis and I routinely witness illegal transactions taking place in broad daylight. This is a low-hanging fruit that the city should be more proactive in facing.
I appreciate your work.
All the best.
Thank you for the succinct update. Today, we are living with the impact of 30 years of mayors who promised tax freezes, or at most, inflationary increases: endless potholes, TTC disrepair, closed washrooms in parks, inadequate housing on many fronts. I am happy to see that, even in 2 years there is progress - it will take a long time to make up for the 30 years of neglect. I wish my taxes were lower, but I wish much more for continued improvements in the city. Keep up the good work.................and if we truly want lower property taxes we need to go after the province and the feds which both refuse to provide consistent and sustainable sources of funding to cities which bear the costs for basic quality of life services for their populations.
She did a terrible job, just like Justin Trudeau, dancing at night market, dancing at BBQ party while Canadians are suffering!!!!
Violent crime & shootings Toronto saw 86 homicides in 2024, up from 73 in 2023—about 3.1 homicides per 100,000 people, compared to roughly 2.6 in 2023.
Shootings and firearm discharge incidents rose from 345 in 2023 to 461 in 2024—a nearly 34% increase. Despite higher firearm incidents, fewer resulted in injuries: about 44 people were killed and 120 injured in shootings in 2024 versus 29 and 135 respectively in 2023 Reddit .
Assaults, robberies & property crimes Assaults increased by 8%, robberies by 21%, and sexual violations by 17% in early 2024 compared with early 2023.
Toronto recorded a record 12,143 reported auto thefts in 2023—a 24% drop in early 2024 didn't put it back to historically low levels.
A study found Toronto’s property crime rate is 40% higher than New York City’s, at least based on data up to 2022.
Core CPI inflation in Canada steadily tracked around 1.8–1.9% in late 2024, rising to about 2.3–2.6% by March 2025, heavily influenced by rising goods costs and the end of the GST/HST holiday. Rent and mortgage interest inflation remained elevated, though shelter cost inflation is gradually easing. Locally, residents report sharp increases in everyday costs: utilities, gas, transit, groceries, car insurance, plus new city property taxes.
Toronto used to have a reputation as one of North America's cleaner cities, but in recent years you can see trash everywhere on the street. What did you do ?
Budget Cuts & Austerity!!! Municipal budgets for cleaning and public maintenance were slashed. Reduced staffing for street and sidewalk cleaning means litter builds up quickly. Visible trash in parks and transit spaces is often tied to encampments and a lack of support for unhoused or mentally ill individuals. Low human capacity to clean daily worsens the environment. What about the drug issue? "
Opioid overdose deaths skyrocketed—from a few hundred in early 2000s to about 3,996 deaths in 2017, reaching a per‑capita rate of 20.3 deaths per 100,000 by 2022
In Ontario alone, hospitalizations due to opioid overdoses were 5,431 in 2022, with ~2,531 deaths in the province during that period.
A decade ago, around 1 in 7 adults in Toronto reported cannabis use annually. By 2023, about 1 in 2 Canadians aged 15–24 had used cannabis in the past year (48%), and 60% have used it at least once in their life.
You probably will say drug offence rate dropped, yes, do you know why? because we legalized drug use, we have safe ejection place. What a stupid idea, you are taking us all to the hell.
I can go on forever, so tell me Mayor, what have you done to this City???????
I admire the energy level of the Mayor and especially when the Mayor were helping handing out tulips during the celebration of "80 years ago that the Netherlands were liberated by Canada".
I like how you’re so involved in the city and what’s happening, I would like to see you defend Toronto more against Ford and his obvious desire to cripple Toronto
I’m so very proud of the work you’re doing.
I remember you from college when you were my teacher. Way to go Olivia!👍🏻💯👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Madam Mayor, I appreciate your two-year reflection, and I agree you have done a lot. Is there more to do? Yes, of course. Years of neglect have produced sink-holes under streets. We still have way too many unhoused people. 268,000 potholes is only half. Summer cooling? Yes, more to do. And I’m sure you will prioritize and get funding for the really important things. Thank you for your work and your availability to Toronto residents. Keep on keepin’ on, Your Worship!
That all sounds good Olivia, but I'm not buying any of it.
I have Your e-mail address + I have met with Your top advisor.
I have asked You several times, plus I gave one of Your senior staffers a letter to pass along to You. I volunteer with Toronto's Homeless community. I have been on the front-lines with this group of people. Massive Homelessness and the incredible, shocking amount Drug addiction among our Young Adults. Seniors are getting evicted as they can't afford the exorbitant rents.
You don't seem to give a DAMN! Talk, Talk, Talk and Zero Action!
In my correspondance I asked You a simple question ... "What is Your short term plan for affordale housing for the poor/homeless and seniors".
You have NEVER EVER replied to me. I get a bounce back email from Your staff - saying that "We-Will-Get-Back to You" You NEVER have!
I have other questions about building more drug rehab facilities, but if You cannot answer Question Number One, why would I waste my time asking for any other response?
And You're The MAYOR of Toronto? I am not at all impressed.
I saw last Year that You posted that the City was going to spend taxpayer dollars to paint some long road in the City "THE RAINBOW COLOURS" ... That's Your Priority?
Very Sad and a total lack of leadership & vision.
If You don't "Get-With-The-Program" quickly. Good luck getting re-elected.
DWS
I have the same concerns. Have sent many emails and have not heard a single reply. Maybe now that she’s considering running again she’ll reply to the lowly citizens? Too little too late. Wish she spent more time doing her work than going to every festival in town. I wish I had enough free time to be able to do that! No wonder she doesn’t reply to any emails.
She did a terrible job, just like Justin Trudeau, dancing at night market, dancing at BBQ party while Canadians are suffering!!!!
Violent crime & shootings Toronto saw 86 homicides in 2024, up from 73 in 2023—about 3.1 homicides per 100,000 people, compared to roughly 2.6 in 2023.
Shootings and firearm discharge incidents rose from 345 in 2023 to 461 in 2024—a nearly 34% increase. Despite higher firearm incidents, fewer resulted in injuries: about 44 people were killed and 120 injured in shootings in 2024 versus 29 and 135 respectively in 2023 Reddit .
Assaults, robberies & property crimes Assaults increased by 8%, robberies by 21%, and sexual violations by 17% in early 2024 compared with early 2023.
Toronto recorded a record 12,143 reported auto thefts in 2023—a 24% drop in early 2024 didn't put it back to historically low levels.
A study found Toronto’s property crime rate is 40% higher than New York City’s, at least based on data up to 2022.
Core CPI inflation in Canada steadily tracked around 1.8–1.9% in late 2024, rising to about 2.3–2.6% by March 2025, heavily influenced by rising goods costs and the end of the GST/HST holiday. Rent and mortgage interest inflation remained elevated, though shelter cost inflation is gradually easing. Locally, residents report sharp increases in everyday costs: utilities, gas, transit, groceries, car insurance, plus new city property taxes.
Toronto used to have a reputation as one of North America's cleaner cities, but in recent years you can see trash everywhere on the street. What did you do ?
Budget Cuts & Austerity!!! Municipal budgets for cleaning and public maintenance were slashed. Reduced staffing for street and sidewalk cleaning means litter builds up quickly. Visible trash in parks and transit spaces is often tied to encampments and a lack of support for unhoused or mentally ill individuals. Low human capacity to clean daily worsens the environment. What about the drug issue? "
Opioid overdose deaths skyrocketed—from a few hundred in early 2000s to about 3,996 deaths in 2017, reaching a per‑capita rate of 20.3 deaths per 100,000 by 2022
In Ontario alone, hospitalizations due to opioid overdoses were 5,431 in 2022, with ~2,531 deaths in the province during that period.
A decade ago, around 1 in 7 adults in Toronto reported cannabis use annually. By 2023, about 1 in 2 Canadians aged 15–24 had used cannabis in the past year (48%), and 60% have used it at least once in their life.
You probably will say drug offence rate dropped, yes, do you know why? because we legalized drug use, we have safe ejection place. What a stupid idea, you are taking us all to the hell.
I can go on forever, so tell me Mayor, what have you done to this City???????
More power to you and all who are working with you to make Toronto a city which truly shares so everyone can thrive in every way! No easy task, but much easier when we all contribute our best energy and ideas to working together.
There are still regular hateful demonstrations that support terrorism which is very uncomfortable for those being attacked. It blocks traffic, both vehicular and pedestrian and costs a lot of money for police control. This must be stopped.
On track to be the year with the lowest murder rate ever in Toronto, too
Thank you for everything you’ve done over the past two years! Keep up the good work!
Please use your Strong Mayor power to actually get sixplexes throughout the city. The city is loosing working class families everyday, and the people on council rather appease the few, instead of actually helping many.
2 years, not impressed. All talk, no action, but a tax queen, over 15 % in two year. How do you get affordable house, when property tax go so high in a short time and can't afford to live in Toronto anymore. They are leaving Toronto. The construction in the city is so bad, that we are rated the least happiest in Ontario. To mush going on all at once. We need the ramp put back at Dvp and Gardner. Getting on the Gardner from East side of the city alone the lake shore was easy and quick and too get off going east, you exit is Jarvis. Traffic is insane. City hall has lost it's way. You need to listen too the people, in the different communities that impact them, but the city does what it wants. You were voted in, do you job and listen. Stop yapping and do your job. I voted for you, before not again, unless you do your job. You work for us. Listen