To pay for upgraded transit infastructure within the GTA (also known as the Greater Toronto Area, which also included Hamilton in Extention (GTAH) Metrolinx, the provincial body tasked with providing transit infastructure in the GTA announced new taxes, levies, and development charges which will be applied to all Ontarians and specifically those in the Greater Toronto Area in order to pay for them. Metrolinx has a broad plan to improve transit in the Toronto Area including new subuways, commuter rail, Airport Rail Links, as well as regional transit and LRT lines in Suburban Cities such as Mississauga and Brampton.
There was angry reaction to the plan by some, whom favour spending more money on car infastrucure or those who do not favour rasing taxes at this time. Metrolinx acknowledged that there would be opposition to it's plans, however due to increasing gridlock it has almost no choice otherwise the GTA will choke on congestion. The taxes are neccessary in order to assist with the smooth transport of people and goods throughout the region. 
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