EPISODE · Feb 14, 2023 · 22 MIN
The undoing of Toronto Mayor John Tory
from 10/3: Canada Covered · host Postmedia
Just a few months into his third term as mayor of Canada’s largest city, John Tory announced his resignation on Friday. The resignation follows revelations he had an affair with a 31-year-old staffer, and forces the city to hold a byelection in the coming months. National Post columnist Chris Selley joins the show to discuss how the revelations came to light, what it does to Tory’s legacy in politics and business, and what issues his replacement will have to deal with. Background reading: Chris Selley: John Tory's political career ends in the stupidest way imaginable John Tory still hasn't officially resigned after admitting affair — and he may not have to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Just a few months into his third term as mayor of Canada’s largest city, John Tory announced his resignation on Friday. The resignation follows revelations he had an affair with a 31-year-old staffer, and forces the city to hold a byelection in the coming months. National Post columnist Chris Selley joins the show to discuss how the revelations came to light, what it does to Tory’s legacy in politics and business, and what issues his replacement will have to deal with. Background reading: Chris Selley: John Tory's political career ends in the stupidest way imaginable John Tory still hasn't officially resigned after admitting affair — and he may not have to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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