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Patrick Cain

Patrick Cain

Patrick is an online writer and editor in Toronto, focused mostly on data, FOI, maps and visualizations. He has won some awards, been a beat reporter covering digital privacy and cannabis, and started an FOI case that ended in the Supreme Court

Recent Work by Patrick

POLL: Most say Trudeau should go, and want early election

POLL: Most say Trudeau should go, and want early election

After a turbulent week in Ottawa, very large majorities of readers say that Canada needs a federal election before October of 2025, the latest date it could legally be held, and also that it's time for Justin Trudeau to announce plans to end his term as leader of the federal Liberals
‘Bubble zones’ bylaw won’t impact policing of protests, officer says

‘Bubble zones’ bylaw won’t impact policing of protests, officer says

Police say ‘bubble zones,’ which would limit protests near religious institutions, would make little difference in handling demonstrations
FIFA asks that players, VIPs get priority at hospitals in 2026

FIFA asks that players, VIPs get priority at hospitals in 2026

Internal Ministry of Health documents call ‘priority access’ to hospital care for FIFA players and VIPs a ‘requirement’ of the tournament — a concept one bioethicist says is 'very disturbing and ethically problematic'
POLL: 86% of readers reject notion of Canada joining U.S.

POLL: 86% of readers reject notion of Canada joining U.S.

In a poll this week, a large majority rejected the idea of union with the United States. Cat people were more strongly opposed than dog people
Repairs to Cherry St. bridge to cost $15M more than expected

Repairs to Cherry St. bridge to cost $15M more than expected

Both bridges leading to Cherry Beach are in need of repair — but solutions are going to be expensive
Most Presto child pass users are adults: TTC

Most Presto child pass users are adults: TTC

The distinct sound made when tapping a child Presto card has helped reduce fraudulent use by adults, but the problem persists, data shows
POLL : Two-thirds of readers say Canada should stand up to Trump

POLL: Two-thirds of readers say Canada should stand up to Trump

About two-thirds of readers answering a recent online poll say that Canada should stand up to Donald Trump
Georgio Mammoliti broke campaign finance law in 2023 mayoral campaign: auditor

Georgio Mammoliti broke campaign finance law in 2023 mayoral campaign: auditor

A third-party audit found the former councillor spent more of his personal funds on his failed mayoral bid than the law allows
Provincial MZO amendment limits affordable housing in East Harbour project

Provincial MZO amendment limits affordable housing in East Harbour project

The provincial change will cap the number of affordable housing units in the East Harbour development at 215; the city hoped to advocate for more
City could cap the number of Uber, Lyft permits

City could cap the number of Uber, Lyft permits

The city should limit the number of drivers licensed to work for companies like Uber and Lyft to 80,429, a report to Toronto's executive committee recommends
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