The choice to vote for Toronto’s next mayor comes at a critical time. None of us should pass that up.

I believe that democracy is not an event, it’s a process. One that works best when as many people as possible stay engaged and involved.

But elections are events. And this one is here.

On Monday, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Toronto voters have the chance to decide who will lead their city government. The choice could hardly come at a more important time.