Toronto is planning to tax homeowners and businesses for rain

economictimes.indiatimes.com:

Toronto is considering implementing a new way to charge homeowners and businesses for water usage, known as the "stormwater charge," although it's already being dubbed by some as a "rain tax" due to its focus on stormwater runoff. The concept originated back in 2021 during Mayor John Tory's tenure, with earlier proposals dating back to at least 2017.
The city has released a video outlining the details of the proposed new tax. Here are the key points:

Current Water Payment System
Presently, Torontonians pay for water usage based on consumption. Homeowners and businesses are charged $4.51 per cubic metre for the first 5,000 cubic metres (known as the domestic rate) and $3.16 thereafter (the industrial rate).

Stormwater Management

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The city currently allocates funds over a 10-year capital plan to maintain and upgrade sewers and stormwater tunnels. Projects like the Don River and Central Waterfront Project aim to enhance water quality by addressing combined sewer overflows during wet weather events.

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Proposed Stormwater Charge
Under the new system, charges would be determined by the amount