Olivia Chow
@oliviachow
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Former City Councillor, Member of Parliament, and school trustee. Personal account.
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Rest in power and peace.
Soon Chung Park 박순정, age 74
Hyun Jung Grant [김]현정, age 51
Sun Cha Kim 김순자, age 69
Yong Ae Yue 유용애, age 63
Delaina Ashley Yaun, age 33
Paul Andre Michels, age 54
Xiaojie Tan 谭小洁, age 49
Daoyou Feng 冯道友, age 44
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The
@fordnation
gave his caucus MPPs (mostly men) a raise of over $16,600 per year but only $780 for the mostly women who works in education. You think his MPPs work harder than your kids childcare worker?
#onted
#39kIsNotEnough
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I’m honoured to have earned the trust and support of the city I love.
To all Torontonians: I look forward to working with you to build a more affordable, safe and caring city.
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Toronto. I’m running to be your mayor.
I’ve spent my life working to build a better life for people in our city.
Join me and together we will make a Toronto that cares - a city where everyone belongs.
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Thank you for your call,
@JustinTrudeau
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I look forward to working together and making progress on the challenges facing Toronto.
Touched base with Mayor-elect
@OliviaChow
today, and congratulated her on yesterday’s election results. From building more housing, to improving public transit, to tackling the unique challenges that big cities face, we’ll work together for the people of Toronto.
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I've been paddling since I was 16, I love getting out on the water.
I can't imagine the city without public access to the lake, and I won't accept a future without it.
As your mayor, I'll stand up for Ontario Place.
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Today is Chinese People's Railroad Day to remember the over 17,000 Chinese men who built Canada’s national railway–4000 of whom lost their lives in the process.
➡️ Learn more from
@HeritageToronto
: .
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Today is a reminder of what makes our country special—a diverse nation, built with hard work and determination for a better future, together.
I wish everyone a happy Canada Day!
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Remembering Jack. Let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we’ll change the world.
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It’s more important than ever to show our support for Trans folks in public ways.
I’m honoured to march alongside the 2SLGBTQI+ community at today’s Trans Rally & March.
Pride is political!
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1 box of 5 Rapid tests: $180.80
10 N95 masks: $77.16
Total bill: $257.96
Why aren’t these essential items made available to everyone for free?
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As family and friends gather across our city, I send my best wishes and warm greetings to Muslim Torontonians for Eid al-Adha.
Eid Mubarak!
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I love this city and I know it can be so much better — for everyone.
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If city golf courses are open today, why aren’t the water fountains and washrooms in parks?
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Doug Ford doesn't get to choose your new Mayor, YOU do.
I've been your champion for almost 40 years, working in the community and as an elected representative.
And I've never stopped.
As Mayor I’ll always be your voice at City Hall and Queen’s Park.
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Let's reject the fear he wants us to feel.
We have an opioid crisis in our city and Naloxone saves lives. Get a free kit and training on how to use it at your local pharmacy.
#TOpoli
This is a Naloxone kit. Instead of baseball gloves and basketballs, this is what families in certain areas keep at their front door.
Enough is enough. Will you join me to protect Toronto's future?
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Sending my sincere condolences to Councillor
@JoshMatlow
on the passing of his father, The Honourable Paul Theodore "Ted" Matlow. May his memory be a blessing.
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It’s Election Day! Together, we can win a city for everyone—one that is more affordable, safe, and caring.
⏰ Polls open 10AM - 8PM
📍 Your local voting location
✏️
#25
on the ballot
🆔 Bring ID with your name + address
➡️ Find out where to vote:
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This is unacceptable. The province is signing away our waterfront for 95 yrs in backroom deals.
The City has asked for this process to slow down—the province needs to respect local democracy and listen to Torontonians to determine Ontario Place’s future.
NEW: Therme, the company behind a controversial waterpark and spa that’s set to take over a major portion of Ontario Place has signed a 95-year lease with the province of Ontario, Global News has learned.
#onpoli
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Last election, all NDP TO MPs were wiped out as Liberal scared voters with strategic voting. 4 yrs with little progress on affordable housing, climate crisis, Pharmacare. Vote with your heart for a truly progressive movement. Have the courage to vote for
@theJagmeetSingh
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It was wonderful to connect today
@theJagmeetSingh
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It is together with love and courage that we will build a more caring Toronto.
Stay in Chardi Kala, my friend. Thank you for being a strong partner to our city.
Today, I spoke with
@oliviachow
.
She was my first mentor in politics.
She taught me that a leader is someone who leads with both compassion & strength.
I'm excited to work with her to make Toronto a city that cares - a city where everyone belongs & everyone can afford to live.
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Happy Pride, Toronto! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Today’s parade is a reminder of the spirit we must hold onto every day of the year—that we can build a city for everyone, where everyone is welcomed, and where everyone belongs.
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Inside of tents in parks, are people.
People who need a place to stay, a shower, a hot meal, a listening ear and referrals to social services.
We need a comprehensive strategy to get them what they need.
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Good morning Toronto!
Today, I announced my plan to expand library hours and make sure every branch is open seven days a week.
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Every nurse I’ve met has been so caring, professional, dedicated in their care for my loved ones, like my parents and my late husband Jack. Ontario’s nurses deserve our respect and support, and they need to be treated fairly.
Hey
@fordnation
, this is happening on your doorstep. Ontario needs you to
#SupportNurses
. Stop putting profit over people. Nurses and health care professionals are lying in th street. TIME'S UP!
#onpoli
#OnLab
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Honoured to be welcomed this morning with a ceremony led by Elder Garry Sault and Grandmother Tina Sault.
Thank you for sharing a fire to symbolize the partnership between Toronto and Indigenous nations and your generous welcome to begin this journey in a good way.
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This isn't leadership. Mark is trying to pit people against each other to win. Let's reject his kind of politics.
We deserve safe streets, whether we're walking, cycling, or driving.
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Mad about Ottawa Police inaction
#OttawaSiege
?
Who is in charge of the Ottawa Police and is the boss of
@OPSChiefSloly
? Who sets firm deadline and policy for him to enforce?
@dianedeans
of the Ottawa Police Service Board. 1
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Community is the heart of Pride.
Today I joined in solidarity with the 2SLGBTQI+ folks at the Dyke March, a celebration of lesbian visibility, and protest for queer rights.
Thanks to everyone who joined our rally chants!
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We’ve done it before. We’ve stopped mega-casino and mega-Ferris wheel on our beloved waterfront. Let’s now stop the mega-spa.
@ONPlace4All
why can’t we just have mature willow trees, a natural beach and sunsets on our lake?
#topoli
#onpoli
Today on
@spacing
— LORINC: Speaking truth to power about
@ThermeCanada
’s mega-spa at
@ontarioplace
cc
@ONPlace4All
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Tommy Douglas and other former NDP Leaders would be pleased with today’s 9 am announcement as Medicare was always supposed to cover our teeth and our medications.
#cdnpoli
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We have a choice. We can give in to pessimism and do nothing. Or we can work together to mend a crack in the sky—the cracks in our city.
I've made my choice. I’m running to be your Mayor. Together, we will build a more caring, safe, affordable city where everyone belongs.
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Flying the Pride flag says to 2SLGBTQ+ students: you are welcome here.
Everyone should feel safe at public schools.
YCDSB has made a decision to leave room for homophobia and transphobia—it’s shameful and doesn’t represent the majority of people.
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Together, we can win a city for everyone. A city which is more affordable, safe, and caring.
It will take all of us tomorrow. Every vote counts.
Can I count on your support?
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Gordon Lightfoot songs have accompanied me on many journeys into wild majestic mountains. Canadian Railroad Trilogy is especially meaningful to me, I’ve sang it many times and reflected on how the railroad, and our country, was built.
Rest in peace to a Canadian icon.
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@LisaLaFlamme_
I don’t understand this shocking decision. An multiple award winning anchor - hard working , smart, knowledgeable, warm, empathetic, honest, fair and professional. Is it the beautiful silver hair, her politics (but she was always balanced in her approaches) or her salary?
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As mayor, I will fight for an Ontario Place for all and a Science Centre that puts Flemingdon and Thorncliffe first.
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My take on why
@cupeontario
was able to force
@fordnation
to back down: women labour leaders.
Education workers are mostly women earning wages far below men with similar education levels. These ECEs, Ed Assistants, librarians educate our most precious - children. 1/3
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On sunday 12:01 am, when Doug Ford’s anti-democratic bill will be debated, I wonder how many children will be going to bed hungry, how many homeless will be on the street and how many people will be waiting for treatment in hospitals?
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During g20, then Toronto Police Chief
@BillBlair
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I'm grateful to have Gil’s support. His passion to make cities better for everyone is known around the world. We share the same progressive values and understand the need to build a Toronto where everyone belongs. Thank you
@Penalosa_G
#TOpoli
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Really moved by the turnout at today's Consultation on the Ontario Place Redevelopment. People want to keep it public and free, not turn it into a private spa. Make your voice heard at the meeting on Tues.
@ONPlace4All
#TOpoli
#ONpoli
#SaveOntarioPlace
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It’s been 100 years since the Canadian government used legislation to keep Chinese immigrants out of the country.
I joined
@heritagetoronto
for the unveiling of a new plaque commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act.
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Tomorrow, it will be eleven years since we lost Jack Layton. Are there any lessons we can learn from Jack’s actions, his kindness, and his persistence for a better Canada? Hear from his former Chief of Staffs
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Thanks for joining us today,
@realsarahpolley
!
Sarah is an accomplished filmmaker, activist, and actor. She recently won an Oscar for her film—Women Talking!
She knows how important arts + film are to our city. I’m so glad to have her support.
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Islamophobia has no place in Toronto.
Earlier, I joined the launch of our latest ‘Toronto For All’ campaign—focusing on anti-Islamophobia.
It is an important reminder: it will take all of us to confront and eliminate Islamophobia.
➡️ Learn more:
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Kayaking last night near the Marie Curtis Park. Beautiful place to watch the setting sun.
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Hard to just stand by and allow the destruction of these magnificent trees at Ontario Place.
@ONPlace4All
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I’ve taken TTC my whole life in Toronto.
Right now, people are left waiting longer and squeezed onto busy buses, streetcars and subways.
As Mayor, I’ll reverse the service cuts and make sure TTC is fast and reliable. Read my full plan:
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Doug Ford wants to close off our waterfront to most Torontonians with his private luxury mega-spa.
Ontario Place should remain public land for public good.
Together, we can win an Ontario Place for all. Add your name if you agree 👇🏼
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We can do this.
Together, we can win a city for everyone.
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Remaining hopeful and loving in these tough times. Thanks to the artistic mask-maker reminding us of Jack Layton’s last words.
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10 minutes to go! 💜
If you are in line by 8PM, STAY IN LINE! Every who is in line by the close of polls is allowed to vote.
🗳️
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So glad to join Norm Di Pasquale from
@ONPlace4All
to discuss the importance of protecting Ontario Place.
We have a once in a generation opportunity to build a beautiful park and keep the waterfront open for everyone to enjoy.
➡️ Add your name:
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Let’s build a city that is more affordable, safer, and caring where everyone belongs.
My name is Olivia Chow, and I’m running to be your new Mayor.
@DailyBreadTO
#TOpoli
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There are so many people here at Queens Park saying no to education funding cuts, it is causing the cell services to go down. Excellent energy, feisty and optimistic voices.
#CutsHurtKids
#RallyForEducation
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Homophobia and Transphobia are on the rise. Toronto’s queer + Trans folks deserve to feel safe.
When I say, ‘Together we can make Toronto a city where everyone belongs’, I mean it.
To the 2SLGBTQ+ community: You have my heart and my commitment.
Happy Pride!
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Joni Mitchell warned us 52 years ago via her song:
They took all the trees
They paved paradise
And put up a parking lot
Now here is a terrible plan by the Toronto’s waterfront
Wipe out 850 mature trees in Ontario Place.
Pave it for a 2100 spaces parking lot.
@ONPlace4All
Your voice matters on Ontario Place's future. That’s why your participation is so important at the City of Toronto's first round of public engagement on the development application for a private spa and a Public Realm Master Plan. Join me in-person April 15 and online April 18 ⬇️
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Election night 2021. Midnight. After six hours on air,
@LisaLaFlamme_
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On the 8th anni of losing my loving partner, I am reposting Jack’s video on melting glaciers. I returned last night after 15 days in Yukon’s wilderness and felt the intensity of Jack’s love of nature and his call for action.
#DearJack
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Toronto owns over 8,400 properties across 28,000 acres of land, including parking lots and surplus land.
I’ll get the City back into building the affordable homes we need.
🏠 Learn more:
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People deserve to have a say over the future of Ontario Place.
@ONPlace4All
is right - we need these consultations before even more backroom deals are made.
I say no to the private luxury spa for the wealthy, and yes to building a place on our waterfront that's open to everyone.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Ontario Place for All Demands Accountability for Ontario Place Community Consultation Promised for June
#topoli
#Onpoli
#SaveOntarioPlace
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Remembering a loving husband/son/dad/grandpa and an eternally optimistic politician-change maker today. Video:
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May Jack Layton’s spirit of love, hope and optimism continues to inspire and encourage your work in making the world a better place to be.
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What a beautiful article.
Thank you,
@TheJagmeetSingh
Jack was so happy to have you on the team in 2011.
He would be proud of the way you're conitnuing his legacy of fighting with love and hope for the country and world we know is possible.
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It is so good to see all of you.
Your energy gives me energy!
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It's a beautiful day to vote early! I cast my ballot this morning.
Take your family and friends to make your voice heard at any of the early voting locations across Toronto.
🗳️ Find your nearest location:
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We’ve done so much in past two months—creating hope for the city we all love.
On Monday, we can win a city for everyone.
Are you in?
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Let’s build a more affordable, safe and caring city.
Together, we can make it happen.
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Dear Campaign Director,
I know I was supposed to be working on my campaign tonight, but I am sorry to tell you that I watched the
@MapleLeafs
game and am too excited about the win to focus on anything else.
Candidate Chow
#Leafsforever
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Toronto has walked away from building affordable housing for too long.
I will make the City a public developer once again, to build more homes and ensure people can afford to live in our great city.
We can be a city that is affordable. Let's do this together.
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10 years ago. Jack Layton: we can build a country worthy of the hopes and dreams of those who said no to the same old cynicism, to the politics of usual and yes to a Canada where anything is possible, where we all stick together and no one is left behind.
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Sort of appropriate to watch the live stream of Gord Downie's final concert here at this place.
#TheHip
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Flemingdon and Thorncliffe deserve more, not less.
Add your name to oppose Premier Doug Ford's plan to rip the Science Centre from its community.
It’s a beacon of education and exploration. It should be revitalized for the community it serves.
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My next E-Day stop is Scarborough Town Centre!
I love hearing your enthusiasm about voting. Let’s get to the polls!
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After five years of hard work, the Toronto Chinatown Land Trust has officially launched!
It was a pleasure to join them at their inaugural AGM and speak about the power of land trusts to prevent displacement and secure affordable homes.
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2 years ago we were banging pots and pans celebrating health care heroes. Today we ask them to disguise themselves and sneak into their workplace. That’s absurd and shameful. 3.
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After listening to the “to be frank” “to be honest” Conservative minister of education’s interview on
@metromorning
I looked up the high school in my neighbourhood and will drop by to support the teachers.
#FairDealNow
@osstf
#cutshurtkids
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“I know how it feels to lose someone you love. I know that deep black hole that opens up in your chest. That you feel your whole being is sucked into it.” Some thoughts on Joe Biden’s empathic words on the 9th anniversary of Jack Layton’s passing.
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So glad to join
@ONPlace4All
’s celebration of Ontario Place’s birthday!
I’m strongly opposed to Doug Ford’s backroom deal to build a private luxury mega-spa on public lands. As your Mayor, I’ll stand up to Ford and not yield the land Toronto owns at Ontario Place.
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Many people in our city are only a few paycheques away from losing their home.
I was joined by Councillor
@BravoDavenport
to share our commitment to addressing the housing and homelessness crisis with the urgency it requires.
➡️ Learn more:
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Together, we can win a city for everyone. Your vote is essential to making it happen.
There’s less than two hours until polls close.
🗳 Find your voting location:
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Less than three hours until polls close! Grab a friend and head to your voting location.
⏰ Polls close at 8PM
📍 Your local voting location
✏️
#25
on the ballot
🆔 Bring ID with your name + address
➡️ Find out where to vote:
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Thank you, Deputy Mayor
@McKelvieTO
, for welcoming me to City Hall this afternoon and for your steady hand running the city.
Today is the beginning of a strong collaboration to move our city forward.
Today, I met with Mayor-elect Olivia Chow at City Hall to congratulate her on Monday night's victory. I welcomed Mayor-elect Chow into the Mayor's Office and we discussed the orderly transition until she takes office on July 12.
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Toronto needs more housing of all kinds—especially homes you can afford.
Earlier today with
@UWGreaterTO
, I met public, private, and community partners to discuss community-focused models for building new housing—like what they’ve pioneered in Scarborough’s Golden Mile.
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Earlier today I sat down with renters who’ve been through demovictions, renovictions, and sky-high rent increases — experiences shared with many others.
As your mayor, I’ll establish the Toronto’s Renters Action Committee, and give power back to renters.
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The hateful demonstration at Fort York Library is the latest in a series of targeted attacks against 2SLGBTQ+ Torontonians.
I stand with
@kristynwongtam
in condemning these attacks and support their bill to protect queer performers.
STATEMENT: Today, the Fort York Public Library was the site of a desperate & hateful protest targeting a Drag Queen Story Hour planned for Toronto families. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️(thread)
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From huge rent increases to being evicted...renters are more anxious than ever. I get it! I grew up in St. James Town and spent half of my life renting. My Secure Affordable Homes Plan gives renters their power back. Learn more about my plan here:
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My mother Ho Sze Chow had a fearless spirit and was passionately against injustice. Her meals fed the revolution. Her light will always shine for her loved ones. We miss you. Rest In Power, Mom.
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Today, local councillors are considering the plan to turn Ontario Place into a private luxury spa. Torontonians and active members of
@ONPlace4All
will make deputations to voice their concerns with the plan.
#topoli
#onpoli
#SaveOntarioPlace
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