City Council meeting of November 19 and 20, 2007
2008 Toronto Water budgets and Water & Wastewater rate increase - Council adopted the 2008 Toronto Water budgets, including $375 million gross for operating expenditures and $410 million gross (2008 cash flow requirements) to fund capital projects. The 2008 Operating Budget revenues are $677 million. The plan also includes a 9.36 per cent residential water rate increase (for the average homeowner) effective January 1, 2008.

City Council meeting of October 22 and 23, 2007
Council approves new land transfer and vehicle ownership taxes - Council approved the new land transfer and vehicle ownership taxes, which will net the City $300 million in revenue annually. The taxes will net approximately $175 million in 2008 with their implementation to start part way through the calendar year. This revenue will be used to ensure the City has a balanced budget in 2008, but over the long term will be invested in programs and services that make this a liveable city.

City Council meeting of September 26 and 27, 2007
Flat rate for Toronto taxis and limos - Council approved a flat rate fare for Toronto-licensed taxicabs and limousines for trips originating within the city of Toronto and ending at Lester B. Pearson International Airport.

City Council meeting of July 16, 17, 18 and 19, 2007
Climate Change plan passes unanimously - The climate change and sustainability plan was passed by a unanimous vote of Council. Under the plan the City commits to meeting Kyoto emissions target reductions of 6% by 2012, stepping that up to 30% by 2020 and 80% by 2050.

City Council meeting of June 19, 20 and 22, 2007
Getting to 70% solid waste diversion by 2010 - Council endorsed a new plan to achieve 70% solid waste diversion from landfill by 2010. The plan includes a new funding model to pay for the additional programs and initiatives necessary to reach the diversion goal, and provides residents with an incentive to reduce or divert solid waste from landfill. Key features of the plan include new garbage and recycling carts, improved and additional collection for multi-unit buildings and townhouses, and expanding the Blue Box Program to accept new materials.