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, to take place June 26, after John Tory stepped down as mayor earlier this year following revelations he had an affair with a former staff member. Dozens of candidates have stepped in hoping to fill his place.
Transit, Public Safety
Many candidates are discussing Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) safety, following a surge of violence on the TTC including the fatal stabbing of 16-year-old Gabriel Magalhaes in March, which police say was unprovoked….