Olivia Chow

Dear Toronto, We need to talk. I was born here. I learned to drive on the Gardiner, I know the exact smell of the TTC in July, and I’ve spent more of my life than I’d like to admit arguing about whether the east end is better than the west end. This city is in my bones. Which is why it hurts so much to say this: I’m done. Olivia Chow just got re-elected. Again. And I can’t pretend this is still the place I fell in love with. Look, I tried. I defended the bike lanes while sitting in traffic that now moves at the speed of a progressive policy paper. I paid the property tax increases with a smile and a slight twitch in my left eye. Toronto, I’ve seen you at your best. Summer nights at the island, that one perfect slice at a place that closed forever during covid in 2020, the feeling when the streetcar actually shows up. But I’ve also watched you slowly become a place where the most common conversation is either “how much is your rent?” or “did you hear about the latest thing that happened on the subway?” And now the person in charge of steering us out of it just got another four years. I can’t keep doing this. I can’t keep explaining to out-of-town friends why a city this rich still can’t pick up its trash, clear a sidewalk, or house its people without turning every solution into a morality play. I can’t keep pretending that freezing fares while everything else goes up is some kind of genius economic strategy. And I definitely can’t keep watching the same debates about “community safety” end with a new working group and a press release. So I’m leaving. I’m taking my Canadian Tire money, my residual fondness for the skyline, and my deep, abiding love of complaining about the weather, and I’m going somewhere that might actually change something when people are unhappy. You’ll always be my first love. But right now you’re the ex who keeps texting “we can make this work” while clearly dating the same person who broke your heart the first time. Take care of yourself. Or don’t. Apparently most of you are fine either way. Sincerely, A native who checked the real estate listings south of the border P.S. If you ever want to try again, you know where to find me. Just don’t bring Olivia. (I asked Grok to write this breakup letter for me because I couldn't even be bothered enough about Toronto any more to do it myself. I did make a few edits, however.)

This election is a simple choice: Do we keep moving forward together to make life more affordable? Or do we go backwards to cuts? I don't think that's what Toronto wants. I have made my choice. I will keep standing up for families across our city. And I will keep bringing costs down. This race is close. Your vote will decide it. I’m number 9 on the ballot. Let's keep moving forward, together.

Tonight, the people of Toronto have spoken. And you have given me the extraordinary honour of continuing to serve as your mayor. I am grateful. I am humbled. And I am so proud of our city.

How China Built a 10,000-Ton Great Wall in a River 🤯🌊🏯

@sciencepathx That’s the same way Olivia Chow fix’s Toronto Streets ! Sticky Rice Lime

Behold the average voter in Toronto. They like what Chow has done so far? Really? Another says she didn’t want to see the City destroyed? Do they shut their eyes when they travel through it?

@ryangerritsen How anyone could look around at the City of Toronto and say to themselves “Ì like what I see” is beyond me. Since Olivia Chow took office she has raised property taxes almost 20%! For that we have received more crime, more homelessness, more gridlock and more anti-semitism! 😠

A message from David Suzuki.

If you voted for Olivia Chow… why? I genuinely want to try and understand.

This morning, environmental titan David Suzuki joined me in speaking about the risks to our safety and pocketbooks that come with Bradford’s proposal to privatize our water. I’m grateful to have David’s support. His decades of leadership on the environment remind us that protecting our water means protecting our communities and our environment for future generations. Our water should never be for sale.

Mayor Olivia Chow victory speech 2026 🤣🤣🤣 #speech #torontomayor #torontonews #mayor #oliviachow

Just voted to re-elect the best Toronto Mayor in my lifetime: Olivia Chow!!! In 3 years she has made Toronto a safer, more affordable and caring city.

I imagine my Jewish friends in Toronto feel like a side was chosen with the re-election of Olivia Chow and it wasn't your side. Know that there are still many of us who are on your side & we will continue to speak out. We will continue to support you. I wish we could protect you.

I’m proud to have the endorsement of business leader @YungWu. As former CEO of MaRS Discovery District and past Chair of the Toronto Region Board of Trade, we have worked closely through the Mayor’s Economic Action Team in response to US tariffs. Together we are committed to protecting and growing Toronto’s economy. Thank you, Yung!

Things Olivia Chow has done that helped the city of Toronto 🧵

You need to watch this highlight from last night’s final Toronto mayoral debate. Mayor Olivia Chow had one chance to ask Brad Bradford anything she wanted. Any issue facing the city. There are so many legitimate topics to debate. But she wastes the opportunity. She lies and fear-mongers about Bradford’s straightforward plan to modernize how Toronto handles a basic service. @BradMBradford met the question with the exact response the moment required (paraphrased below for brevity): “Mayor Chow, you know that’s not true, and I think that is below you, because I think you’re a good person. I think it’s below the office of mayor. It is not even possible to privatize water here in the province of Ontario.” Why is the mayor @oliviachow resorting to these fear tactics instead of presenting a positive vision for the city?

Kathleen knows what’s at stake in this election. I’m so grateful for this conversation with amazing trailblazing women.

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow blames the city’s severe flooding, which left 150,000 people without power for hours, on climate change and home owners with large parking spaces.

Another stat for the nerds: 563,124 votes were cast in total in Toronto's last regular mayoral election in 2022 (ie. not a by-election). 532,201 votes were cast for Olivia Chow alone in 2026.

‘The people of Toronto have spoken:’ Olivia Chow re-elected as mayor. Live updates here:

Thank you @EYakoby - just today I got another message from a Canadian Jewish family. Here is part of what they shared with me: “The situation here is becoming increasingly frightening for us. Today’s re-election of Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow has deepened our concern even more. We feel that her leadership has abandoned Jewish Canadians in Toronto as antisemitism continues to affect our community. We are also terrified by what our children are experiencing. At Wilfrid Laurier University, where they study, Jewish students’ mezuzahs were torn from their doors and smashed. This past week, near Jewish students’ off-campus housing at Western University, a swastika was spray-painted using gasoline. (My husband) and I are truly seeking to leave Canada as soon as possible. We would be eager to build a life in the United States and contribute meaningfully to the American economy. We would be grateful for any practical guidance, connections, or assistance that could help us understand our options and move forward as quickly as possible. We would truly appreciate it if you can please keep us informed of any substantive developments involving President Trump and Secretary of State Rubio, particularly if any concrete support or pathway for Jewish Canadians seeking to leave Canada begins to take. If there is anything you need from our end, please let us know. Happy to complete any paperwork needed or happy to speak via teams /zoom if needed. Thank you again for standing with us and for your determination to help.” This is but one of thousands of stories from Jewish Canadians seeking refuge. We must do something soon. @POTUS @realDonaldTrump @SecRubio @USAmbCanada @SamuelBrownback @tedcruz @SenTedCruz @MarkJCarney

Another loss for the zionists. Congrats on your re-election, Mayor Olivia Chow. 🤝