Former Minister Enters Toronto Mayoral Race | Toronto News

Chris Alexander, ex-federal minister and Afghanistan ambassador, is launching a surprise bid for Toronto mayor, positioning himself as a seasoned outsider ready to deliver centrist leadership. With Olivia Chow seeking re-election and Brad Bradford as her top rival, Alexander’s entry injects fresh energy into the race. He’s already registered his candidacy, citing his bipartisan experience and unique policy background — including a controversial 2015 proposal he now admits was a mistake — to stand out. His campaign aims to reshape city hall with pragmatic, non-partisan solutions ahead of October’s election. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/672729943acdc484