Toronto Mayor John Tory

• After Brampton, Toronto council adopts motion to help fight Quebec’s Bill 21 in court

  Toronto city council unanimously passed a motion Thursday to provide a financial contribution in support of the legal fight against Quebec's law restricting religious symbols.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2021
  
• Gordon Lightfoot given key to the city by Toronto mayor as Massey Hall reopens

  "I want to thank Gordon for being such an upstanding citizen — the key to the city is our way of recognizing him and all of his incredible accomplishments," Tory said.

  Entertainment

  Nov 25, 2021
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• City of Toronto staff recommend CafeTO become permanent

  'There is overwhelming enthusiasm in favour of making the program permanent and to do so in a measured way that considers the many potential uses of public space going forward.'

  Canada

  Oct 20, 2021
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• Discussions ongoing to possibly ‘lock down even further’ over the holidays, Toronto mayor says

  Toronto Mayor John Tory says discussions are ongoing to possibly "lock down even further" over the holidays in a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19.

  Health

  Dec 16, 2020
• City report recommends tax on vacant Toronto homes

  Officials say the tax would increase Toronto's housing supply and that revenue generated through the tax could go to support affordable housing projects in the city.

  Economy

  Dec 3, 2020
• ‘Sense of calm’: Toronto mayor reacts to Joe Biden being projected winner of U.S. election

  'I think what's needed now both to fight the pandemic and to carry on with the United States as the great success story that it is, is calm, resolute leadership,' Tory said.

  Politics

  Nov 7, 2020
• Toronto mayor asks city’s public health unit for gym reopening plan

  Mayor John Tory says he wants a general reopening strategy in place for when Toronto's scheduled to move out of Stage 2 on Nov. 7.

  Health

  Oct 28, 2020
• Toronto Mayor John Tory asks feds, province for more financial help

  In a statement today, Tory says there is "increasing concern" among business leaders and others about "the future of downtowns in major cities across Canada."

  Economy

  Sep 10, 2020
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• Protesters take stage at Toronto mayor’s news conference, demand stop of tenant evictions

  The protesters, who demanded more protections for tenants amid the coronavirus pandemic, began speaking with a megaphone and walked up on stage with posters as Tory was giving remarks.

  Canada

  Jul 23, 2020
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• GTA mayors, police chiefs call for stronger border enforcement to combat gun violence

  "We acknowledge that the Government of Canada has made investments in border security in the past but we must urge the government to take further action."

  Crime

  Jan 28, 2020