Category: Toronto mayoral race

The Top Issues in Toronto’s Mayoral Race

Toronto’s mayoral byelection is about a month away and the candidates on the campaign trail are discussing a range of issues, with public safety and affordable housing among the top priorities. Other hot-button issues in Canada’s biggest city include homelessness, the redevelopment of Ontario Place, gridlock, and bike lanes. The city called for a byelection,…


Three More Candidates Enter Toronto Mayoral Race

Three more candidates have joined the already crowded race to become Toronto’s next mayor: city councillor Josh Matlow, former Toronto police chief Mark Saunders, and journalist Anthony Furey. The three candidates announced their intentions to run for mayor of Toronto within hours of each other on March 21. The mayoral byelection, slated for June 26, is subject…