‘We’re banking on it’: Indigenous leaders call for robust relationship with Toronto’s next mayor
Indigenous leaders in Toronto are urging the city’s next mayor to prioritize truth and reconciliation.
Social issues
Electing a 3rd female mayor for Toronto could inspire future female politicians: expert
Toronto could elect the third female mayor in its history. How can that benefit the city?
On the housing shortage, mayoral candidates see the need for better solutions
Toronto’s housing market is getting tighter and more expensive. What can the next mayor do about it?
Urban development expert says Toronto needs more than multiplexes to overcome affordability crisis
Expensive rentals and more housing are priority concerns among candidates in the mayoral race.
Toronto’s mental health crisis: why funding matters in the race for mayor
With the 2023 byelection for Mayor quickly approaching, amidst one of the largest mental health crises our city has ever faced, the topic of funding has quickly escalated and the people of Toronto want to know which candidates they can rely on to help the people in need.
Is Toronto ready for a racialized mayor?
As one of the most diverse cities in the world, Toronto prides itself on its multiculturalism and inclusivity. However, beneath its progressive image lies an astonishing truth: Toronto has never had a racialized mayor. The…
Toronto’s alcohol-in-parks pilot project is a step towards a more equitable city
Toronto has approved of the pilot project with details being finalized in July, under a new mayor.
Olivia Chow targeted with ‘red-tagging’ as Toronto mayoral byelection nears
Social media has become the main avenue of ‘red-tagging’ attacks targeting Toronto mayoral candidate Olivia Chow.
Toronto needs a mayor who supports public transit-system safety, advocates say
What will happen when public transportation safety become one of the focuses of election?
Veteran politician Olivia Chow still faces misogyny today
Due to being a male-dominated industry, women in the political sphere continue to face misogynistic comments – all of which stray from policies and legitimate qualifications.