The Jerry Agar Show Party for Two - Toronto budget 2026 - Blacklock's report - Legroom on airplanes
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Jan 8, 2026 
Karen Stintz, a former Toronto city councillor and current VP at the Canadian Council for Rehabilitation and Work, critiques Olivia Chow's tax proposals, emphasizing the affordability crisis. Political reporter Brian Lilley highlights recent municipal tax hikes and questions the future of city finances and potential new taxes. Tom Korski from Blacklock's delves into how tariffs are affecting Canadian households and critiqued federal housing policy. The discussion wraps with a light-hearted look at WestJet legroom complaints, sparking debate on flight comfort.
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City Budgeting Masks True Fiscal Capacity
- Karen Stintz warns Toronto can't keep funding programs by endlessly raising taxes because residents are already struggling.
- She says the city often budgets without reconciling past performance, masking underspends and fueling unnecessary tax hikes.
Spending, Not Taxes, Drives Municipal Strain
- Brian Lilley argues Toronto has a spending problem, not a revenue shortfall, citing multiple recent tax and fee increases.
- He notes property taxes rose far faster than inflation over the last five years, squeezing households.
Toy Dinosaur Lawsuit Reaches Court
- Jerry Agar recounts a bizarre Alberta case where a nine-year-old sued an eleven-year-old over a toy dinosaur injury.
- Karen Stintz suspects both boys likely had lawyer parents, explaining the legal escalation.