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John Tory

@JohnTory

Father, Grandfather, Lawyer, CEO, CFL Commissioner, Corporate Director, Opposition Leader, Broadcaster, Mayor, Community Volunteer, Proud Torontonian

 Toronto, Ontario
Joined November 2009
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It was the honour of a lifetime to have served as mayor of this city, the city I love and will always hold dearly in my heart. You’ve given me a lot to think about and I want to assure you I have given it serious consideration. But I will not be running in the 2026 election.
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I was profoundly saddened to learn of the passing of His Highness the Aga Khan. I extend my deepest sympathies to his followers in our wonderful Ismaili community. They are so rightly proud of his complete dedication to respect and understanding between the peoples of the world.
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On his several visits to Toronto while I was Mayor, he repeatedly recognized our city’s unique responsibility to safeguard and build up mutual respect and understanding within our own diverse population.
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As mayor I was happy to lead in encouraging community support for the @TOSantaParade. Like many I have attended the parade as a child, a father and a grandfather and this is a 120-year-old tradition that belongs to all of us.
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The Santa Claus Parade needs us to step up now and say yes to many more years. If you can go to the crowd funding link gofund.me/3323dab8 and give a dollar or five or ten please do. It’s up to us. Please give a little, it means a lot. Thank you.
Donate to The 120th Original Santa Claus Parade, organized by The Original Santa Claus Parade

Donate to The 120th Original Santa Claus Parade, organized by The Original Santa Claus Parade

We need your help to keep the tradition going! This year, a… The Original Santa Claus Parade needs your support for The 120th Original Santa Claus Parade

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It was a privilege and a pleasure for me to have the opportunity to work with Rick Leary as TTC CEO for much of my time as Mayor. He is a person of great capability and integrity who was committed to improving Toronto's transit system throughout that time.
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He led the TTC in maintaining service during the crisis of the pandemic and can look back with pride at many transit accomplishments achieved on his watch for which he deserves more credit than he receives. I wish him every success in his next chapter. We were lucky to have him.
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I have known Jaye Robinson for more than 20 years. She was a principled representative who fought for the things she believed in and more importantly fought hard for the people she represented at City Hall.
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And in the past few years @JayeRobinson fought a determined fight against cancer, and did it with grace and determination. Including her years as a public servant, Jaye gave decades of service to make life better for Torontonians, including her period as TTC Chair.
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The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney will prove to be one of the Prime Ministers of greatest consequence in the history of our country.
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His courageous and bold actions whether on apartheid, free trade or the GST, just to name a few, often made him controversial but he stood tall globally and nationally and did the things that had to be done.
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This deal represents an extremely important first step in recognizing Toronto's unique status among cities in Ontario and Canada and beginning to address some of the challenges that go with that. My congratulations to Premier @fordnation and Mayor @oliviachow.
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Some of these items have been under discussion for years. Good on both governments for placing the broader public interest first. There will be lots of discussion and debate on various elements of this deal but simply put, overall, it is the right thing to do at the right time.
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1/ Hugh Segal was a mentor, an example and most of all a friend. We worked together for Premier Davis, Prime Minister Mulroney and many others. I learned every day from his wisdom, intellect, balance, and compassion, always...
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2/ Even at the worst of moments, sprinkled with a generous helping of optimism and humour. He loved Canada and gave back in many ways.
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Congratulations to Mayor-elect @oliviachow. Please see my full statement below.
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Thank you Toronto. It has been the honour of a lifetime to serve you. Here is my final letter as Mayor to the people of our city.
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Registration for Summer #CampTO starts tomorrow at 7AM! 📍156 locations across Toronto 🗓️ Programs begin July 4th ✔️Adapted and inclusive recreation programs available Learn more about programs : toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/rec…
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Support rising talent in Toronto's Black communities during #BlackHistoryMonth! Tomorrow, @iamlokre is performing at @TOHistory's Spadina Museum and info on tickets can be found here: spadinamuseum.streaminticket…
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This #BlackHistoryMonth, singer and songwriter LOKRE takes us through a journey of generations via music. Good Vibes: Musical Performance by @iamlokre takes place Sat, Feb 11 at 7 p.m. at Spadina Museum. 🎫 Pre-register: spadinamuseum.streaminticket… @TOHistory
Headshot of LOKRE wearing gold jewelry. Text reads: Toronto History Museums. Black History Month. Performance by LOKRE. City of Toronto logo in bottom left corner

ALT Headshot of LOKRE wearing gold jewelry. Text reads: Toronto History Museums. Black History Month. Performance by LOKRE. City of Toronto logo in bottom left corner

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Today, I joined @ONBigCityMayors to meet with @PBethlenfalvy as well as @SteveClarkPC.
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Ontario's Big City Mayors are committed to getting housing built and the economic recovery. In Toronto, we’re delivering on housing with our City's Housing Action Plan and $2 billion in support for housing through the 2023 Budget.
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The @ttchelps have partnered with @astrosankofa to highlight local artists and showcase Black Canadian leaders in politics, education and infrastructure. Learn more about this #BlackHistoryMonth initiative here: TTC celebrates Black History Month 2023 #BHM
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Tomorrow, the @cityoftoronto will launch its first pothole repair blitz of the year to keep our roads in a state of good repair. City crews will work a 12-hour shift, from 6AM-6PM, to repair as many potholes as possible across the city.
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Tomorrow, I’ll be sending out my weekly newsletter. Subscribe to receive these updates here: mayorjohntory.mailchimpsites…
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Vaccine outreach and engagement was a key part in the #TeamToronto effort in fighting COVID-19. The @torontotask continues to play an important role in promoting health and wellbeing within Black Canadian communities. #BlackHistoryMonth Learn more: torontoblackcovid.com/
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City Council officially approved the deadline extension for residential property owners to declare their property’s occupancy status for the Vacant Home Tax until February 28. Info on this extension and how this tax is helping address the housing crisis: toronto.ca/news/toronto-city…
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#Winterlicious ends tomorrow, Toronto! 🍽️ More than 220 restaurants 🥣 Prix fixe lunches and dinners One more day to enjoy these delicious deals before it’s too late. Make a reservation: toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/fes…
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I want to be clear that I support bike lanes and safe cycling infrastructure and getting them built in the best way possible – so that they are ultimately welcomed by neighbourhoods. That's how we make progress.
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Extending the Yonge Street pilot wouldn't have taken out these bike lanes – in fact, when I met with residents just last week I was clear the 'remove' option isn't on the table.
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