Miscommunication?

“It’s a provincial project, and I’m quite confident that the Premier is going to continue building subways” 


- Mayor Ford after the council voted against his Transit plan.


“I confirmed once again that I needed the approval of the council. Should he receive that, great, we’re off to the races. Should he not receive that and council decides they want to pursue another decision, that is something I feel obligated to consider.”


-Premier McGuinty after hearing Ford's response

Bob Chiarelli (MPP, former Mayor of Ottawa) puts Mayor Ford in his place:

“I don’t know where mayor Ford got the sense that the Premier was advocating, or the partnership advocated, for subways. It’s not a decision for the mayor; it’s a decision for council. We have no choice but to abide by the decision of council on that type of issue.”

Some really good articles worth reading:

http://www.thestar.com/news/article/1128389--james-mayor-rob-ford-gets-blindsided-by-his-subway-blind-spot?bn=1 (excellent article)

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/toronto/province-to-ford-council-rules-supreme/article2332548/