Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Wednesday it’s not time to change Toronto’s leadership because everything is going ‘tickety-boo’
Tory’s office has said he will stay on as mayor to see his budget debated at city council, which is happening today, and transition details will be announced later.
Ford, speaking in Brampton, Ont., after making an unrelated announcement, said Tory has been a “phenomenal partner” and it’s not time to change the leadership of the city because everything is going “tickety-boo.”The premier didn’t directly comment on the reason Tory announced his resignation, saying that’s a private issue.
The budget is the first Tory prepared under new “strong mayor” powers granted by the provincial government. Those powers grant Tory a veto over changes and the ability to push through his fiscal plan with only one-third council support.
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