Ontario’s transit agency has been battling a series of issues with the consortium tapped to build the Hazel McCallion LRT, internal documents reveal, as the project falls four years behind its initial completion date.

Briefings obtained by Global News show that throughout 2025, Metrolinx and the Ford government were worried the light rail build was “experiencing a number of issues.”

The problems ranged from liquidity concerns, design problems and even trouble obtaining the necessary work permits.

The issues were with the contract to build the 18-kilometre, 19-stop light rail route between Port Credit and Steeles Avenue.

Work on the LRT began in…

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