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flag Toronto proposes paying residents to shovel sidewalks, mirroring New York City’s model, to boost winter snow removal.

flag Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow is urging city council to explore a paid sidewalk shovelling program modeled on New York City’s recent initiative, aiming to improve snow removal efficiency and public safety during winter storms. flag The proposal, which would compensate residents to clear sidewalks, seeks to supplement existing city efforts and address ongoing challenges like unreliable plow availability and high 311 service requests. flag While no decision has been made, the city is reviewing the feasibility of a surge capacity program for the 2026–2027 winter season.

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