Chow's office ignored an email from the Sun with questions about her approach and any potential last-minute plans for deals at this month's city council meeting, the last full meeting of her first term as mayor. The office of Neethan Shan, the only city councillor who sits on the advisory board that initiated the land donation proposal and also a member of Chow's executive committee, also ignored a request for comment. Isabelle Harrison of the Toronto Tempo celebrates after her team defeated the New York Liberty on July 12, 2026, in Montreal. In a brief statement about the proposal, a city representative noted that the matter is not on city council's July agenda. A formal vote on the deal was held at executive committee, and passed 10-0, with Mike Colle absent.