"The year began with a frenzy of political speculation before Premier Doug Ford made it official, calling a snap election in order to win the largest mandate in Ontario's history. Fast forward to February and Ontario voters gave Ford a majority ostensibly to do what it takes to counter U.S. tariffs but his government didn't grow. The NDP remains the Official Opposition, while the Liberals are once again searching for a new leader."
"Ontario fell behind its goal of building 1.5 million homes across the province in 10 years making it more of a soft target, per provincial finance minister Rob Flack. Toronto also received an F grade after housing starts decreased by 40 per cent, according to a report by the Residential Construction Council of Ontario. But the housing woes don't stop there. Toronto's condo market also weakened this year with some likening the situation to the market crash in the early 1990s."
"An election, a Blue Jays World Series run and a plane crash. This has been one wild year in the CBC Toronto newsroom. But we've taken a crack at looking back at some of the biggest stories of 2025 particularly the ones that will still matter as we enter the new year. And if you think there's one we've missed, let us know by emailing TOnews@cbc.ca."
Premier Doug Ford called a snap election and secured a majority mandate in February, positioning him for a third term in office while the NDP remains Official Opposition and the Liberals search for a new leader. Ontario fell behind its goal of building 1.5 million homes in ten years, with housing starts in Toronto down 40 percent and the city receiving an F grade from the Residential Construction Council of Ontario. Toronto's condo market weakened, drawing comparisons to the early 1990s market crash, while rent averages trended downward. Other major local stories included a Blue Jays World Series run and a plane crash.
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