Olivia Chow
About
Olivia Chow is the Mayor of Toronto, elected in the 2023 mayoral by-election. She previously served as a Member of Parliament and Toronto City Councillor.
Platform Summary
Chow’s 2023 campaign focused on affordability, expanding city services, and strengthening community-based public safety responses.
Positions on Key Issues
Housing
Supported increasing affordable housing supply and working with provincial and federal partners to address Toronto’s housing shortage.
Transit
Supported increasing affordable housing supply and working with provincial and federal partners to address Toronto’s housing shortage.
Public Safety
Proposed expanding the Toronto Community Crisis Service to divert non-emergency calls from police and improve crisis response.
Development
Emphasized balanced growth with community consultation and equitable city-building.