More Neighbours Toronto

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Toronto's pro-housing movement. More Neighbours in more neighbourhoods, with access to more jobs, more infrastructure, and more culture than ever before.

@growtogetheryeg.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 11:18 PMReposted by @moreneighboursto.bsky.social

The news today is disheartening, so channel that anger and email your representatives. Tell Danielle Smith to get her hands off Edmonton's affairs, and tell council to NOT comply and repeal the zoning bylaw

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www.growtogetheryeg.com/email-council

#yeg #yegcc

@moreneighboursto.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 6:55 PM

Nate was a consistent and policy-driven voice on housing at the federal level, and we're extremely happy to see he's retaining that message for his Toronto City Council run!

@moreneighboursto.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 6:01 PM

AB government shooting themselves in the foot, but through Edmonton's foot first.

@moreneighboursto.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 4:25 PM

Oddly enough, Kandavel doesn't comment on the "incredible protectionism and NIMBYism" of certain neighbourhoods in his own ward, which he aids and abets.

@graphicmatt.com Oct 8, 2026, 3:40 PMReposted by @moreneighboursto.bsky.social

You’d think this point about the downside of concentrating density in just a few high-rise areas would lead to Kandavel supporting things like sixplexes but, well, he contains multitudes, I suppose. thelocal.to/scarborough-...

When it comes to increasing density, he said Scarborough residents are frustrated that this densification isn’t being spread out more evenly across the city. Rather, he said, there are “canyons of condos” being approved in the Golden Mile, near the Eglinton LRT line in Scarborough, but around the subway stations in areas of Old Toronto, like in Beaches-East York or Toronto-Danforth, “there’s been incredible protectionism and NIMBYism.” Kandavel said the disparity in where high-density housing is approved results in “well-protected” neighbourhoods where the upper-middle class live, and a concentration of “shoebox condos to house service workers.” In his view, the idea is to keep the latter in Scarborough, and have them travel downtown to serve those who are more privileged.
Kandavel said the result would lead to a vision of Toronto that he didn’t want to see, one of segregated neighbourhoods.

@moreneighboursto.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 4:25 AM

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@moreneighboursto.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 2:36 AM

Making housing possible is dependent on the three-legged stool that is all three levels of government in Canada, and these days we're lucky if we can even manage just two of those legs.

@bcpolicy.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 5:18 PMReposted by @moreneighboursto.bsky.social

”This municipal election, candidates in our biggest cities should be judged on whether they will finally remove the barriers that keep homes scarce and expensive,“ says @1alexhemingway.bsky.social in his latest piece.

Read it here: bcpolicy.ca/big-cities/

@moreneighboursto.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 2:16 PM

I imagine there's some intersection of leadership between those two orgs.

@thelocal.to Oct 6, 2026, 12:53 PMReposted by @moreneighboursto.bsky.social

Last year, Scarborough North became the first suburban ward to legalize the construction of sixplexes. Matt Braga writes about how it’s defining the election. thelocal.to/scarborough-...

@moreneighboursto.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 3:22 AM

Does the school parents' association even properly qualify as a party to any possible OLT case? Wouldn't it need to be the school board that does it?

@markster3000.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 5:18 PMReposted by @moreneighboursto.bsky.social

Thr parents' association at my kids' school included a NIMBY flyer about a proposed seniors residence across the street from the school. They are asking to raise $20,000 to hire lawyers to fight it at the OLT! Say the line, Bart:

"We are concerned about traffic congestion as well as the safety of our children and seniors.

We understand the need for affordable housing, but a 54-unit building is too big for the lot where a single family home once stood.

There is no resident parking or pick-up/drop-off area.

Garbage bins for 54 units will be on the boulevard.

If this building is approved, it will set a precedent for similar sized buildings to be developed in our community."

@moreneighboursto.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 7:02 PM

'He added infills are now seen as a little more “socially acceptable” than they were several years ago.' 'Uptake on small-scale infills may partially depend on how favourable local residents and councillors are towards multiplexes' It's sad when homes are treated like a poor lifestyle-choice.

@jm-mcgrath.bsky.social Oct 2, 2026, 7:35 PMReposted by @moreneighboursto.bsky.social

Ah yes the sanctity of Toronto's non-partisan municipal elections, where arguably the most important pro-housing voice on council is going to struggle to get re-elected against a replacement-level former Liberal MP

@growtogetheryeg.bsky.social Oct 1, 2026, 4:51 PMReposted by @moreneighboursto.bsky.social

Is infill "destroying" Edmonton's neighbourhoods? Here are the facts:

📊 Only 1% of RS-zoned properties redeveloped since 2024

🏡 Half of new units have 3+ bedrooms

🚇 Density is clustering near LRT

📉 Most mature neighbourhoods have fewer people than 50 years ago

#yeg #yegcc #yimby

@moreneighboursto.bsky.social Oct 1, 2026, 2:08 AM

Conservative MP and Housing Critic @scottaitchison.bsky.social has consistently been a thoughtful voice and leader on housing and greater density in Canadian cities. It is to our benefit when there are pro-housing voices in all parties and we would like to thank Scott for his public service.

Text of Letter of Resignation of Canadian MP Scott Aitchison:

September 30, 2026
Dear residents of Parry Sound—Muskoka,

I have made the difficult decision to resign my seat following the conclusion of the fall parliamentary session. After 30 years of public life, it is time for a new chapter where I will explore new opportunities.

From being elected to Huntsville Town Council and Muskoka District Council at the age of 21, to serving as Mayor of Huntsville and, for the past seven years, as your Member of Parliament, it has been the honour of my lifetime to serve you and represent our community.

Whether it was in the council chambers, or the halls of Ottawa, I worked to build consensus, cut through the bureaucracy, and make life better for the people who placed their trust in me. I carried myself with the same values of the town that raised me: respect, decency, and looking out for your neighbour.

My time as Shadow Housing Minister has allowed me to contribute to a fundamental shift in the national debate on housing. All levels of government have recognized the burden over regulation and excessive taxes and fees place on housing affordability. Our Conservative team can be proud of the work we have done on this file and I know the team will continue this work after my departure.

To the people of Parry Sound—Muskoka who placed their trust in me, and those who I disagreed with but promised passionate representation to, I hope I have made you proud.

I want to thank my incredible staff who have served me and the people of Parry Sound—Muskoka with distinction. None of this would have been possible without you.

To my caucus colleagues and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, it has been a privilege to serve alongside you. I have been fortunate to meet Canadians from coast-to-coast who are counting on us to champion efforts to make life more affordable for all Canadians. I know you will continue this mission.

Sincerely,
Scott Aitchison
MP Parry Sound—Muskoka

@cbailey6.bsky.social Sep 30, 2026, 4:41 AMReposted by @moreneighboursto.bsky.social

Don't forget that this was the handpicked Chair of Ontario's housing "plan" implementation team. In case you are wondering how we got here. news.ontario.ca/en/release/1...

To help communities across Ontario build more attainable homes, Ontario is also launching the Housing Supply Action Plan Implementation Team (HSAPIT). HSAPIT will provide advice on market housing initiatives, including building on the vision from the Housing Affordability Task Force, More Homes for Everyone and other government consultations. The government intends to appoint Drew Dilkens, Mayor of the City of Windsor, as Chair and Cheryl Fort, Mayor of the Township of Hornepayne, as the Vice Chair. The other Team members will be selected in the coming weeks, with the first meeting scheduled for early fall

@jm-mcgrath.bsky.social Sep 29, 2026, 11:47 PMReposted by @moreneighboursto.bsky.social

Today in "committee of adjustment notices spotted while walking my dog": replacing a bungalow with a 2-storey home, needs six variances from Toronto's zoning by-law (incl height, lot coverage, and FSI.)

@gabeblanc.bsky.social Sep 23, 2026, 1:19 PMReposted by @moreneighboursto.bsky.social

In Ward 4 Parkdale—High Park, @dianachanmcnally.bsky.social has the experience to make a compassionate approach to ending homelessness actionable. I’m proud to support her run for city council 💜

@chanface.bsky.social Sep 27, 2026, 3:22 AMReposted by @moreneighboursto.bsky.social

Was so great to be a part of @kevinrupasinghe.ca’s energetic campaign office opening and then go flyering after!

One part that really stuck with me is that the balance of power at City Hall hinges on the inner suburbs of Toronto. If we want change city-wide, it starts in places like Scarborough!

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