Ford said he thinks Carney will help to accelerate building a tunnel under Highway 401, although he did not directly answer when asked if Carney has given him any direct assurances. 

Education Minister Paul Calandra has launched a "full governance review" of the school board, saying he has asked for a report within 30 days. 

The 982-metre track will improve travel times to North Bay Station, and direct passenger rail away from the busy North Bay Rail Yard.

The design will reshape the corridor into a complete street featuring a widened roadway, dedicated centre-running bus lanes and accessible, weather-protected stations.

Unit 4 was taken offline in February to begin a three-year refurbishment.