Toronto Region Board of Trade’s Post

Did you know that Toronto's congestion crisis is costing businesses $11 billion annually, with 53% of residents considering relocation due to traffic? Join us on September 23 for "Stuck: Tackling Toronto's Congestion Crisis," where industry leaders will explore immediate solutions to accelerate construction, cut red tape, and modernize procurement. Don’t miss the chance to hear from experts like Mario Coutinho, VP of Stadium Operations for the Toronto Blue Jays, and Salvatore (Sal) Iacono, President & CEO of Cadillac Fairview. Seats are limited – secure yours now! Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gidiKVgz

Our recent congestion polling confirms a stark reality: the Toronto region is in the grip of a severe congestion crisis. The Board's Congestion Task Force is actively working on innovative solutions to get our city moving again. Task Force member Brad Nicpon, Partner at McCarthy Tétrault, sees the strong public response to our questions, including the urgency to tackle this crisis, could spur leaders to take action to alleviate our gridlock and enhance mobility in the region.

Residents are clearly fed up with planning their lives around our congested roadways and our recent poll with Ipsos in Canada illustrates the sobering reality: People aren’t just trying to figure out an easier way to get from point A to B, they’re increasingly deciding to take a pass on many of the great things on offer across the Toronto region. Toronto is a growing city and will host many exciting international events and attractions in the coming months and years, including the FIFA World Cup, Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour and a new WNBA team. Steps like accelerate construction on the Dufferin-Shaw stretch of the Gardiner Expressway will help residents get back to living their lives, without having to plan their days around congestion. Read Giles Gherson's latest in the Toronto Sun: https://lnkd.in/gAD6T-pW

Check out this week's edition of our "Homegrown Success" series, where we dive deep into the entrepreneurial journey of Scott Snowden, Partner at Flywheel Strategic. Scott shares his insights on starting and growing a business in the dynamic city of Toronto, the evolution of Flywheel Strategic, and the importance of community and collaboration. From his early days at Microsoft to building a company that integrates design and technology, Scott's story is one of resilience, focus and continuous innovation. Join us in celebrating Toronto's entrepreneurs and the city's unique opportunities.🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gwvCnWCC

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