Brian Shifman: I want to work on transportation. The city needs an expanded subway network. It’s important for a city this size to have a master transportation plan. We need to look at the infrastructure and maximize efficiency.

I want to close the loop on the subway line, but not across Sheppard Avenue. I would leave the decision on how best to do this with expert planners.

The ward also needs more community engagement. I’d like to hold quarterly, rotating town hall meetings throughout the ward and expand knowledge on projects for the neighbourhood.

[Toronto] also needs a funding change. We need to upload services that properly belong to the provincial government, like social services. And I’d look at getting a larger share of the gas tax from the province.

I also don’t think it makes sense to close the [Allen Road] ramps. That’s part of the city’s Downsview secondary plan, though it hasn’t yet been approved.

I also want to push to remove the private vehicle tax.

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