Toronto got the mayoralty race it needed. We’ve seen vigorous debate on the challenges that confront Canada’s biggest city and ambitious proposals to tackle them.
From the unwieldly field of 102 candidates, six have emerged with well-considered remedies for what ails Toronto, and each are unique: Brad Bradford’s insider knowledge of the planning process, Mark Saunders’ pitch for improved mental health services, Olivia Chow’s record of championing progressive issues, Mitzie Hunter’s detailed platform and costing, and Josh Matlow’s meaty policy proposals and budget honesty. They all deserve applause for the energy and ideas they have brought to this race.
They’ve done nothing but pump Chow. Maybe they realize she was Beijing’s man.
