Michael Thompson

Vehicle for hire regulations.

Issues relating the the provision of smartphone applications to connect users with licensed transportation providers; discussion about long-term regulatory framework for ridesharing and recent application for a taxi brokerage license.

Issues relating to the provision of smartphone applications to connect users with licensed transportation providers.

Issues relating to the provision of smartphone applications to connect users with licensed transportation providers, discussions about a regulatory framework for ridesharing and related licensing, including dockless bikesharing.

Issues relating to the provision of smartphone applications to connect users with licensed transportation providers, discussions about a regulatory framework for ridesharing and related licensing, including dockless bikesharing.

Measures to improve transit and transportation in Toronto and the region, including transit governance reform, regional transportation network, fare integration, funding sources and methods, planning and operations issues.

Short-term rental legislation and policy

Developing the Toronto region's human health and sciences cluster through a sector driven initiative. The Board is asking the City to partner with and promote its TO Health Cluster initiative.

trade and investment promotion initiative

Attending Deputy Mayor Kelly's Gridlock Roundtable - Feb 28

Intergovernmental Finance Municipal Fiscal Health

Measures impacting economic development and prosperity of Toronto and region including taxation and budgeting, housing and land use planning, enhanced government services and technology adoption, enhancing business competitiveness and red tape reduction.

Advocacy efforts in support of a long-term commitment from the City of Toronto to a scheduled and continued reduction of the commercial-to-residential property tax ratio.

Gardiner Expressway East Revitalization

Measures to enhance economic development for Toronto and region through growth of international trade, trade and growth promotion, market diversification and activation, and capacity development for Toronto businesses.

The Board is engaging city officials to build awareness of the economic importance of the the region's international hub airport (Toronto Pearson) and aviation cluster. To this end the Board is hosting a regional aviation conference on May 26th.

Billy Bishop Airport

environmental reporting and disclosure by-law proposal

Advocacy efforts in support of a long-term commitment from the City of Toronto to a scheduled and continued reduction of the commercial-to-residential property tax ratio.

zoning by-law and Official Plan review

New City of Toronto Zoning By-law

To make Toronto a more competitive jurisdiction in North America for re-investment and investment in manufacturing and job creation. Issues lobbied include land use, water, transportation, energy, etc.

1880 Eglinton Avenue East, Toronto

Proposed development at 2280 - 2290 Dundas Street West.

Proposed development of 1880-1890 Eglinton Avenue East and 1523, 1525 - 1545 Victoria Park Avenue.

Official Plan re: 1880 Eglinton Avenue East, Toronto

Policies related to the regulation of home sharing, including fair and easy-to-follow rules, matters pertaining to hotel/short term rental tax, fees, registration and zoning issues associated with regulating home sharing.

Policies to support the new sharing economy, and home sharing in particular.

Policies related to the regulation of home sharing, including fair and easy-to-follow rules, matters pertaining to hotel/short term rental tax, fees, registration and zoning issues associated with regulating home sharing.

Policies to support the new sharing economy, and home sharing in particular.

Policies related to the regulation of home sharing, including fair and easy-to-follow rules, matters pertaining to hotel/short term rental tax, fees, registration and zoning issues associated with regulating home sharing.

Policies to support the new sharing economy, and home sharing in particular.

Policies related to the regulation of home sharing, including fair and easy-to-follow rules, matters pertaining to hotel/short term rental tax, fees, registration and zoning issues associated with regulating home sharing.

Policies related to the regulation of home sharing, including fair and easy-to-follow rules, matters pertaining to hotel/short term rental tax, fees, registration and zoning issues associated with regulating home sharing.