{
  "id": 587048,
  "title": "Ontario Line cost has tripled from original 2019 projection: Metrolinx CEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/ontario-line-cost-has-tripled-from-original-2019-projection-metrolinx",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-11T17:26:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/08/11/ontario-line-cost-has-tripled-from-original-2019-projection-metrolinx-ceo"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Metrolinx CEO Michael Lindsay has revealed that the cost of the Ontario Line subway has tripled from its original $10.9 billion projection announced by the Ontario government in 2019. The current estimated cost is around $34 billion, according to Lindsay. The final total is expected to exceed this amount as the elevated guideway contract process is still pending. Lindsay attributes the cost increase to factors such as trade uncertainty and supply chain shocks. Premier Doug Ford's government had initially estimated the cost at $10.9 billion when the subway line was proposed to run from Exhibition Place to east Toronto, through downtown. Lindsay explains that Metrolinx employs a competitive process for contracts and carefully reviews line items to ensure efficient spending. NDP Leader Marit Stiles expressed concern over the consistent overruns and delays in large transit projects.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Toronto Sun",
        "title": "Cost to build the Ontario Line now tripled at $34 billion and climbing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/cost-to-build-the-ontario-line-now-tripled-at-34-billion-and-climbing",
        "published": "2026-08-11T16:43:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Ontario Line cost has tripled from original 2019 projection: Metrolinx CEO",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/ontario-line-cost-has-tripled-from-original-2019-projection-metrolinx-593479",
        "published": "2026-08-11T18:15:56.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}