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Bonnie Crombie Proposes Extending Toronto’s Subway into Mississauga
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Proposed Extension Details
Bonnie Crombie, a candidate for Mississauga mayor and former mayor (2014-2024), is urging the province to fund a westward extension of the Toronto Transit Commission’s (TTC) Line 2. The plan would move the line from Kipling Station into downtown Mississauga, adding a stop at Square One and passing through the Sherway Gardens area. If approved, the extension would allow Mississauga residents to board a subway train and travel directly into Toronto.
Background & Context
Crombie’s proposal is part of her broader transit platform announced during the municipal campaign. The TTC has already begun planning work on a possible Line 2 extension from Kipling to Sherway Gardens and is preparing a new western maintenance and storage facility to support future growth. Crombie, who now leads the Ontario Liberal Party, hopes that a mayoral victory will enable her to persuade Premier Doug Ford to allocate provincial funding for the project.
Key Figures & Groups
- Bonnie Crombie – Mississauga mayoral candidate, former mayor (2014-2024), Ontario Liberal Party leader.
- Doug Ford – Premier of Ontario, has publicly opposed Crombie’s election and the subway extension.
- Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) – Agency conducting preliminary planning for the Line 2 extension and related infrastructure.
- Alvin Tedjo – City councillor and mayoral candidate; his campaign describes the extension as a “dream worth pursuing.”
Official Statements & Responses
The TTC confirmed that planning work for the extension is underway and that a new western maintenance facility is part of the broader expansion strategy. Premier Doug Ford has signaled that he does not want Crombie to win the Mississauga election and has urged voters to re-elect incumbent Carolyn Parrish, indicating provincial resistance to the funding request. Alvin Tedjo’s campaign emphasized that securing a cooperative relationship with the province is a prerequisite for any funding or implementation of the subway project.
Verbatim Quotes
- “For the first time, residents should ultimately be able to board the subway in Mississauga and ride directly into Toronto,” — Bonnie Crombie