I knew this morning that Marcus Gee's head would explode so enjoyed his article for a change.  There is another way Marcus- property taxes that are equivalent to those levied in the suburbs. See here in the 905 when we need infrastructure, the property taxes go up to fund it, and there's lots of infrastructure being built. Toronto wants a subway system for itself, fill your boots. Just pay for it and have the ticket prices pay the freight. Tory's plan to keep property taxes to the rate of inflation was as politically foolish as was his plan to have the suburbs build his subway.