St. Patrick's Market

[10] The leasing agreement proved controversial, as the company that won the contract and rebranded the building "the Queen Street Market" for several years, operated it more along the lines of a food court, with tenants that included various take out stands and, at one point, a Ben & Jerry's.

[13][14] The market was forced to close temporarily in July 2017 by the department of public health after mice were found eating baklava in one of the stalls after dark.

The leaseholder promised there would be seven vendor stalls, washrooms, upgraded kitchens, a graffiti wall, and a seating area for guests – which, the city had not previously permitted.

[15] In the fall of 2019, the city filed an application in superior court to terminate the lease alleging breaches of the agreement by the leaseholder, including failing to operate a food market and to provide audited financial statements.

[17] Mayor John Tory said after the ruling that "Now is the beginning of a new process because of the court decision that will allow to have all options on the table.