SJD_Toronto
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“Thank you, Olivia!” says future mayor Ana Bailao.
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2023 Toronto Mayoral by-election
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Jonny5
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Yeah, they've all realised by now that the island airport is incredibly popular, even by those who politically align with those who hate it. I bet 90% of fundraised dollars for most left wing candidates come from people who *wink* oppose *wink* the airport.
It's not going to be taken away from the City, and any candidate who suggests such loses the election instantly.
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toonderly
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I have been trying to understand how her Ontario Place/Science Centre platform position fits with Doug's hinting about a similar upcoming provincial announcement and how close her team is with the Cons. Is it just machinations of Kouvalis?
SJD_Toronto
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Having people on your campaign who have inside knowledge isn’t necessarily a bad thing. If you are running for a big municipal position, such as mayor, and there are a few things you happen to agree on with the current Ontario government, run on it knowing you have insider info. Nothing wrong with that. This also makes me wonder if the Ontario government will consider uploading the highways.
We know most people don’t like Nick Kouvalis as a person, but we have to remember is this just politics. This is how it works. People will work with certain people if they have a skill set that is useful. Doesn’t mean someone like Ana considers Kouvalis her friend.
toonderly
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Sure. It was just that the idea of moving the Science Centre seemed to come out of left field, so finding out that something could already be in the works and a candidate who isn't an obvious Ford pet like Saunders apparently had the inside track knocked me for a loop.
SJD_Toronto
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To me, Bailao’s team likely knew other candidates had plans for the Science Centre so getting they wanted her our front first.
Also, it shows she can work with the Ontario government on things they can agree on. That shows leadership on her part.
toonderly
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Scooping them feels a little more like walking out in front of a parade in order to claim you're leading it, but I guess we will have to wait and see.
toaster29
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If Chow has been invisible and is at 13%, 2 points behind Matlow (statistically tied), imagine where she'll be when she's visible (starting tomorrow apparently).
picard102
Senior Member
13% probably.
picard102
Senior Member
It was hinted at as far back as January here.
Northern Light
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A lot further back than that.............see my post from July '21:
Ontario Place | ?m | ?s | Province of Ontario | Zeidler
Well, this took most of the day… front page story. Hopefully you'll find some new info in their, maybe not, but I've tried to put all the major points of what has been announced into one article. I'll have some detail renderings to post in here later… after dinner sometime. 42 Excellent...
alklay
Senior Member
She will start to fall in the polls.
Just like she did last time when she started out with a substantial lead. She is best on paper unfortunately. She is a concept which does not translate well in reality.
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toaster29
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Yeah, I agree. I was saying that in jest, poking fun at the original poster who was implying she's been invisible as a criticism, despite being so high in the polls.She will start to fall in the polls.
She is best on paper unfortunately. She is a concept which does not translate well in reality.
SJD_Toronto
Active Member
No doubt. It wouldn't shock me if today and tomorrow are likely her best days on the campaign.She will start to fall in the polls.
She is best on paper unfortunately. She is a concept which does not translate well in reality.
christiesplits
Senior Member
Chow is officially in.
Her website was magically created right after her announcement so as to not break election rules.
www.oliviachow.ca
In Chow's press release, she brought up affordable housing as her key issue. This is great to see, as boomer progressives sometimes appear to not truly understand the gravity of the housing crisis.
Her website was magically created right after her announcement so as to not break election rules.
Olivia Chow for Mayor of Toronto
Running to be Mayor of Toronto to build a caring city where everyone belongs. Former City Councillor, Member of Parliament, and trustee. Founder of Institute for Change Leaders.
www.oliviachow.ca
In Chow's press release, she brought up affordable housing as her key issue. This is great to see, as boomer progressives sometimes appear to not truly understand the gravity of the housing crisis.