WATCH LIVE 1:30: Toronto mayor, police chief, TTC head to speak on transit safety amid spike in violence
“A lack of mental health supports undoubtedly contributes to a number of issues we are seeing in cities across the country,” Tory said in a statement issued Wednesday. “Some of this may have been brought on by the pandemic experience, and it’s high time we took an urgent, in-depth look at this possible cause and effect.”
In an interview with CP24 on Wednesday, Leary wouldn’t say whether or not he felt the system was safe for workers and riders. Earlier this month, the TTC Board approved a proposed $2.38-billion budget which includes millions of dollars to hire new special constables to improve safety for riders and transit employees alike. However, some advocates have said the budget, which includes a 10 cent fare hike and nine per cent service decrease compared to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels to address to $366 million budget shortfall, raises safety concerns.
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