You've probably noticed that the cynicism is reinforced by a concerted campaign of eg. op-eds, but if you want hard evidence, here's the front page piece I was

You've probably noticed that the cynicism is reinforced by a concerted campaign of eg. op-eds, but if you want hard evidence, here's the front page piece I was talking about: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-sidewalk-toronto-is-not-a-smart-city/ https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-sidewalk-tor... A lot of favours must have been called in for them to get the Globe to prostitute themselves like that. I've been reading the Globe since I was old enough to read and I've never seen them do anything as dishonest as that. Everything company is after profit and will behave accordingly. If there are issues with long-term commitment of Google, or any other concerns, then it must be addressed in the contract. The city must absolutely drive a hard bargain, but if we start the whole thing with inuendo, dishonest media campaigns, calls to misplaced patriotism, then they must be interested in some sort of sweet heart deal without competition.