Mary C. Kelly

Today I convened Toronto business leaders to promote economic resilience in the face of U.S. Tariffs. We discussed how tariffs and counter-tariffs are impacting businesses including impacts on supply chains, increased costs, changes in demand and workforce impacts. Businesses are investing, creating jobs and choosing to Buy Canadian more than ever before. The roundtable comes on the heels of the Canada Investment Summit, which was convened in Toronto by Prime Minister Mark Carney. Earlier this week, I also joined Premier Ford and Canada’s Minister of Industry Mélanie Joly to announce a historic $925 million investment by Sanofi to create an end-to-end vaccine manufacturing facility right here in Toronto. These discussions will help to inform the City’s ongoing policy measures and next steps to better support Toronto businesses.

I was proud to present @Klow7 with a Key to the City today. Kyle came here in 2012. He became a Raptor. He became a champion. And somewhere along the way, he became a Torontonian. After 20 seasons in the NBA, he is ready to retire.  Congratulations on an incredible career. He will always be a Raptor, he will always be a champion. And he will always be the Greatest Raptor of All Time.

Today I am in New York at the Urban 20 Mayor’s Summit, co-hosted by @NYCMayor and @MayorOfLA, discussing common issues facing the world’s largest municipalities. Here are my remarks from this morning’s session where I accepted an award and grant on behalf of the City of Toronto for our Play Mobile program.

My day in New York continues with a mayors roundtable, and bilateral meetings with @NYCMayor and @jaumecollboni. Meetings with more mayors to follow this afternoon. We’re exchanging ideas for improving service delivery and affordability for residents.

I had such a great time connecting with mayors around the world to address the pressing challenges big cities face. There is so much we can learn from each other. Like New York, Toronto leadership is tackling affordability — building a city where everyone can afford to live, work, raise a family and belong.

It was an honour to sit down with Phyllis Webstad, a residential school Survivor and the founder of Orange Shirt Day. Her story is a powerful reminder of why every child matters. Today, we honour Survivors and remember the children who never came home. And we keep doing the work of reconciliation, together.

Great news for Scarborough transit riders: the Scarborough Busway is now open — more than six months ahead of schedule. The new bus-only corridor connects Scarborough Centre and Kennedy stations, giving more than 100,000 riders a week a faster, more reliable trip and saving riders up to an hour every week.

Today marks three years since Hamas’ horrific terror attacks that killed 1,200 Israelis. We remember those who were murdered, including eight Canadians, and again express our deepest condolences for their unimaginable loss. May their memories be a blessing Toronto is a global city and events around the world impact us deeply. More than ever, Torontonians must remain united against rising antisemitism, confront it wherever it appears, and reaffirm our collective right to live together in peace and safety.  As mayor, I will never waiver on my commitment to the safety of Jewish Torontonians. The Jewish community should not need police presence to go to a synagogue, or a community centre or simply to live proudly Jewish in our city. We will continue to invest in keeping communities safe and strong and will take action until every Torontonian can practice their faith without fear. We all must be dedicated to confronting antisemitism and hate in all its forms, and building a caring city where everyone belongs.

What a wonderful moment for Canadian literature! Born right here in Toronto, Anne Carson has spent her career pushing the boundaries of poetry and storytelling, finding news ways to connect the ancient world with our lives today. Now, she's a Nobel Prize winner. Congratulations, Anne! Your hometown is celebrating with you.

On behalf of all Torontonians, I wish His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan a very happy birthday! Toronto is deeply grateful for your enduring contributions to our city and beyond, including the Aga Khan Museum, Aga Khan Park, the Ismaili Centre, and most recently, Generations. These internationally recognized institutions reflect a vision that enriches our communities and brings people together. Your leadership, humility, and commitment to pluralism and unity are especially inspiring at a time of growing polarization. These values speak to the very best of Toronto and remind us of what we can achieve when we embrace our differences and work together. Happy Birthday and Salgirah Mubarak!

My thoughts are with everyone affected by the tragic incident at CFB Wainwright in Alberta yesterday. My sincere condolences are with the families of those who lost their lives. Flags at Toronto City Hall and civic centres will be lowered to half-mast. I want to thank the first responders and everyone who has reached out to support the community and the families there. Toronto stands with the service members at CFB Wainwright and everyone who steps up to serve their communities and country.