Dianne Saxe

On the record

moved TTC lost its random drug-testing case; the board's response was decided behind closed doors. Moved to adopt the recommendations taken in camera; carried. (2026-07-22)

moved Transit capacity flagged against new towers as College Station trains overflow. Credited in the agenda summary with securing a rule change requiring TTC development-application comments to flag subway capacity (2026-07-22)

moved TTC Board orders a study to speed up the College (506) streetcar, and it turns into an election-flavoured fight. Moved the motion to direct staff to study speeding up the 506; then cross-examined deputant Leblanc over his cost claims and elicited large staff cost estimates (2026-07-22)

moved City extends Parkrun Canada agreement for free Saturday morning runs on Martin Goodman Trail. Moved the motion to extend the agreement. (2026-07-15)

moved Toronto updates contaminated-land policy to align with Ontario rules, keeps stricter environmental standards. Moved to adopt staff's revised wording clarifying exempted areas for investigation to improve policy language and ensure the city says what it means without unnecessary scope. (2026-07-15)

amended Transit capacity flagged against new towers as College Station trains overflow (2026-07-22)

pressed TTC lost its random drug-testing case; the board's response was decided behind closed doors. Asked whether the union would accept alternative before-the-fact impairment testing and about restoring human check-ins. (2026-07-22)

pressed TTC CEO report: FIFA success, permanent Bathurst/Dufferin transit lanes, and a $13.5M revenue gap. Pressed on cost to convert the streetcar network to double-ended switches (~$160M, unfunded) and which FIFA enhancements continue before the 2027 report. (2026-07-22)

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