Your tax dollars at work, Torontonians…
Here’s a by-the-numbers look at the business licences holders (and the type of licence they hold) reporting zero income and collecting welfare from the City of Toronto in 2010-11:
Taxicab Driver — 759
Holistic Practitioner — 170
Burlesque Entertainer — 104
Eating Establishment — 97
Refreshment Vehicle Assistant — 68
Tow Truck Driver — 47
Body Rubber — 38
Retail Store (Food) — 37
Busker — 32
Building Renovator — 30
Limousine Driver — 26
Taxicab Owner — 21
Driving Instructor — 19
Public Garage — 16
Body Rub Parlour — 12
Non-Motorized Refreshment Vehicle Owner — 11
Hair Salon — 10
Other Businesses License Category — 42Total: 1,539
— Source: City of Toronto Auditor General’s Office
