big ideas from the city’s business leaders - ess energy storage system

Anthony Haines, Toronto's president and CEO, sees the future of Toronto as a huge rechargeable battery.
As chief executive of Toronto Hydro, he spent money to think about electricity and he saw the opportunity in this densely populated big city.
First of all, his company has a lot of wires that don't run at full capacity.
Second, he thinks the market for electric cars is getting bigger and the batteries are getting bigger.
The two features can be combined, says Haines.
The Wire has enough capacity to charge the electric car during the shutdownpeak hours —
Vehicles need a lot of power.
When the new Tesla is plugged in, it absorbs the equivalent power of the three houses.
However, these large batteries can be used for transportation when the car is idle.
"Your car is an energy storage system and its by-product is to take you between A and B," Haines said . ".
Throw some electrical boards on the roof and the system starts to form.
The electric board charges the car battery.
The battery will power your house when you need it.
"You become an island," says Haines . "
"When you need extra power, the grid will obviously serve you.
Haines said: "This model works best in dense downtown areas
But high explosion
The rise and development of Toronto is turning the city into a more intensive city.
"It's like New York," he said . "
"They don't drive to work, but they travel in the garage on weekends and most of the time.
"Imagine that now we have a car like this and we park it at home.
When there is a surplus, it absorbs energy, and when there is a shortage, it takes back energy.
"My vision for the future of Toronto is that we focus on vehicles that we have storage devices.
"Utility companies will find ways to attract the economy," says Haines.
Just as overbooked airlines provide passengers with incentives to switch flights, when the system is under pressure, utilities will find ways to separate homes from electric vehicles from the grid, draw energy from their cars
"It's not a daydream," says Haines . ".
"I can see this in Toronto --
This is what we will do in the next ten years. ” —
"I would say, I have always said that we have the most multicultural cities in the world.
An incredible opportunity.
Any business leader should see this and say 'Wow, what a competitive advantage it is.
"We have not played our talents.
These numbers prove this, especially when we look at women.
To fix this, Johnston said, "you need to set goals for the delegates your company wants.
Set goals at board level.
Set goals at the execution level and set goals for the pipeline.
"Understand your talent, understand your talent, and develop a strategy of diversity and inclusion to ensure you make the most of it.
This will include best practices, goals and accountability.
"We started with a city and with this beautiful gift we didn't do enough to take advantage of it. ” —
Dana FlavelleCraig, chief economist at the TD Bank Group, said that if Toronto first needs a little bit of thinking, can it be bigger?
Craig Alexander, chief economist at TD Bank Group, said we tend to look at the economy from a national and provincial perspective.
But we ignored the local view.
"Cities are the lifeblood of the economy," Alexander said . "
"In many ways, you can describe Canada as a collection of urban centres that drive economic growth.
"Think about Toronto, making goods and services for people who live here, like any country.
But in fact, our market is far more than that.
"We are talking about countries that have imports and exports," Alexander said . ".
"There is no doubt that Toronto has a trade surplus because it sells products and services to many regions outside the GTA.
"So how do we produce more goods and services and sell them outside our borders?
In other words, how do you ensure that Toronto is as dynamic and productive as possible?
Here's the infrastructure.
Public transport, public transport, construction, roads, public utilitiescomes in.
"When I look around the GTA, I can see a very dynamic economy that is growing very fast, but in many ways it feels that it is growing faster than the existing infrastructure," Alexander said.
"The GTA stalemate is costing the local economy millions of dollars a year.
He added: "The federal and provincial governments need to contribute to the city's infrastructure.
This will help to keep the city alive and, in turn, attract labor and business.
"Most employers today will tell you that one of their biggest challenges is to find and retain talented employees.
It's not just about money.
"This is also a problem with living standards," Alexander said . ".
"If people don't get the quality of life they want, you won't be able to attract them to your city life.
That is to say, Toronto is one of the most livable cities in the world.
"We have done a lot of things right," Alexander said . ".
"The question is, how do we keep making progress? ” —
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Tom Young Michael Bradman
Whether it's design or by chance or both, Toronto is a great place to stay.
With the development of big cities, it is very livable.
But like what most people create, there is always room for improvement.
Here are some suggestions for this.
"Make Toronto more human.
Let's increase the presence of people, especially in the city center, which lacks large, open public places.
Nathan Phillips Square is great, but the city needs more open space like this.
Larger, more attractive open location
Air activities can be held in places where crowds gather, where you can relax and enjoy the sky without hindrance and without the impact of traffic.
"Ideally, these new spaces should include a lot of green plants.
Anything that incorporates more nature into our urban environment can only improve the quality of life, especially when so many people spend less time outdoors.
Ironically, if the plan is correct, cities can help solve the increasingly common natural problems --
Deficit Disorder
"We also need to have more public space on the streets around the city center.
The larger walkway next to the building will make the city center more comfortable and more attractive to pedestrians.
Obviously real estate is very expensive and space is expensive, but there should be more consideration on the sidewalk.
Buildings tend to retreat from public rights of passage.
For all the new projects, the city needs a bigger architectural setback.
Think about the sidewalks in many big cities.
More space makes people feel better, less claustrophobic, and more active and diverse.
"We need more pedestrian streets without drivers.
We should replace cars with more streets.
Why is this car a little mysterious?
Free Sunday at Kensington market is very popular.
Many big cities in Europe show the value of these projects.
The presence of people on streets and sidewalks represents the vitality of urban life.
It also helps to make people more active.
"When it comes to being active, I strongly recommend increasing the budget for more public sports facilities.
As childhood obesity is gaining more attention, anything that can help to engage children in sports should be promoted.
In the winter, Toronto needs to provide more outdoor skating and hockey fields for children and adults, and this season should be extended to the end of February if the weather permits.
This is part of Canada and will help fight against the increasingly sedentary city life of today.
"When you combine initiative and responsibility for the environment, you really get a win-win situation --win.
That is why it is so positive to encourage cycling.
Unfortunately, Toronto is relatively unfriendly to cyclists.
We need more separate, designated lanes and trails to make cycling easier and safer.
It will make Toronto a better and more human place, which we should all welcome.
"Paul Bronfman, Chairman and CEO of Comweb Groupand William F.
White International
Traffic jams are "the biggest single problem in Toronto," says Paul Bronfman ".
"The congestion in this city is affecting people's quality of life;
Will definitely affect their stress levels, anxiety and blood pressure;
Really unhealthy
"The tycoon is in charge of a multi-million dollar business that provides equipment, services or studio space for about 60 of all film and television productions filmed in Canada, he said, traffic is affecting the efficiency of his company's billion dollars in Ontario.
The film and television industry.
Bronfman said: "It will take longer for us to provide our production expertise, equipment and technical expertise to the whole city.
He lives in Yorkville and is the chairman of Pinewood Toronto Studios.
In the port area where films such as robot Warmen and Pacific Rim are filmed.
"The past 15 to 20 minutes is now 45 minutes.
At the end of the day I was crazy and I didn't drive but I was the worst passenger in the world.
"The city is developing and it's great that we have people who live in the city center.
We are the fastest.
The growing cities in North America have come with tremendous pressure on infrastructure.
"If Bronfman has a solution, the solution will start by focusing on something that seems simple --
Illegal parking
"I will double the fine," he said . "
"For these damn cars, I will make it so punitive that these cars are parked in areas where parking is not allowed during rush hours and delivery trucks.
There is not enough deterrent force.
To do what they do, people will be happy to get a parking ticket for $35 or $40.
How about a parking ticket for $120?
"36 and a half years ago, when I first moved to Toronto from Montreal, I thought the Toronto people were very polite: they stopped at crosswaux and let you turn right.
As a result of the congestion, people become more rude and become more impatient behind the steering wheel.
They were reluctant to give in, and everyone was out of control on the road. ” —
Ashante InfantryRoger MartinPremier, chairman in productivity and competence and academic director of the Martin Prosperity Institute, Rotman School of Management
The terminology problem is that it is very low in productivity and is actually falling.
Toronto is the best financially, and our big-
City peers are advancing rapidly.
This is in the pockets of workers, in the corporate coffers, and there is less to be generated in government taxes. “So my long-
The semester solution is to provide systematic and innovative education for every GTA student in the K-GTA12 system.
We can teach kids to innovate and have proven this in pilots aged 11 and 12.
I will promote it to all GTA school boards and force a graduation.
When these children hit the Toronto economy, Toronto will prosper and fulfill its true promise.
Jamie sokarski, President and CEO of Barrick Gold
Jamie sokarski grew up in Thunder Bay, but after years of calling Toronto home, he didn't mind sharing some wisdom about how to make the city a better business place.
He first took his big idea and strolled through one of the country's top shopping avenues.
"How about turning some areas of Bloor St?
On some Sundays, on the sidewalk, create a walking mall that helps businesses such as restaurants, bars, shops, etc.
"Attract people to the area and turn it into a destination over the weekend," he said . ".
"It may conflict with my next point on traffic congestion, but it's only on limited occasions and where I want to go," Sokalsky said . ".
Then he turned from his foot to the wheel.
He said: "One more thing that would help, in my opinion, is better coordination in road construction/closure so that not all major arteries are closed at the same time.
"There seems to be little in common
For example, when Gardiner and Lakeshore are built at the same time, serious traffic congestion is caused.
"It seems to me that they may be more staggered to avoid causing traffic chaos and to curb people coming from the city center to restaurants, social events and sporting events," he said . ".
Without tax advice, he would not be a successful businessman.
"I suggest capital gains exemption for start-ups
Entrepreneurs who start a new business
Investment Community (
Who starts another business, for example)
When they sell their business
"This can also apply to angel investors," Sokalsky said . ". —
Lisa WrightIsadore Sharp, founder and chairman of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, said: "The city has a tradition of promoting diversity.
Toronto has been attracting immigrants for decades, and some of the best and brightest people have come here to take root and build a new life.
This is a place where people from all over the world are encouraged to embrace the spirit of the city and maintain their cultural identity.
Different cultures affect the development of our city, enriching everything about infrastructure, education and art.
It's time to change leadership.
A city dedicated to defining our city based on the basic principles of tolerance and diversity.