Ontario's Progressive Conservative government has introduced controversial legislation that would cut Toronto city council nearly in half just months ahead of the fall municipal election.
Premier Doug Ford announced the plan to reduce the number of council seats to 25 from 47 last Friday, to the surprise of Toronto's mayor and city council, many of whom have opposed it.
Ford has also faced criticism from the opposition parties, who say he did not campaign on the issue or hold public consultations.
The premier says he campaigned on reducing the size and cost of government so this move should come as no surprise.
Toronto Mayor John Tory, meanwhile, is keeping the door open to mounting a court challenge against the province's plan.
Tory says he supports a motion due to be tabled at city hall today that would see the city examine legal options to stall Ford's proposed changes.