Olivia Chow is scheduled to take the declaration of office at city hall at 11 a.m., vaulting a progressive into Toronto’s top job for the first time in over a decade
Olivia Chow is set to officially take office as mayor of Toronto today, becoming the first person of colour to lead Canada’s most populous city.
The ceremony is set to be emceed by actor Jean Yoon and will feature Indigenous teachings, a musical performance and a reading by the poet laureate.to replace John Tory, sealing her political comeback after she came a distant third in the 2014 mayoral election. , including a nearly $1-billion shortfall in this year’s budget, driven in large part by decreasing transit revenues and increased shelter costs.
Chow has said she would call a special meeting of the Executive Committee in August to discuss pressing matters, including the city’s long-term financial plan.
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