Advocates are raising concerns about the timeframe for fully implementing the initiative if it is ultimately deemed a success. If approved, it wouldn't fully roll out until 2026.

According to the City of Toronto's unofficial byelection results, Nick Mantas beat out 26 other candidates to win the byelection. He succeeds his former boss, Jim Karygiannis.

Looking back on an unconventional year, Tory said he never stops reflecting on how odd it has been.

Mayor John Tory had made the move a priority, saying it's needed to support the city's restaurant industry.

“You have had what you think is a fairly good week and you realize that, in some cases, 30 per cent of that is being removed off the top."

Council made the unanimous decision Tuesday morning.

Jim Karygiannis faced removal from office after exceeding a spending limit by about $25,000 during the 2018 election.

"By virtue of today’s decision, Mr. Karygiannis can immediately resume his place on city council as councillor for Ward 22."

The measure could be in place until the end of September when council could then vote on a possible extension.

Calls to defund police have grown in the wake of the police killing of a Black man, George Floyd, in Minneapolis, as well as the death in Toronto of 29-year-old Regis Korchinski-Paquet, a Black woman who fell from her balcony while police were in her home.