Political Quotes

Olivia Chow

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  1. Jewish Torontonians should not need police presence to go to a synagogue, a community centre, or simply to live proudly Jewish in our city — but they do.2 sources2026thestar.com
Oct 14, 2026

Last November, as mayor, Olivia Chow doubled the City’s Building Skills Through Recreation program, a popular program supporting over 2,000 youth in serving their neighbourhoods.

thestar.com
Oct 12, 2026

Mayor Olivia Chow’s campaign promise to make TTC travel free after 10 paid trips in a week deserves support.

thestar.com
Oct 11, 2026

That's why as mayor, Olivia Chow established a Renters Action Committee and has been acting on their feedback.

thestar.com
Oct 11, 2026

In addition to MURA, we need to protect renters citywide.

thestar.com
Oct 11, 2026

Olivia Chow will continue to fund MURA.

thestar.com
Oct 11, 2026

As mayor, Olivia Chow expanded the MURA Program with nearly $100 million in funding to help nonprofits acquire more than 1,000 homes so far, and keep them affordable.

thestar.com
Oct 7, 2026

I applaud Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow’s campaign promise to provide lunch to every student in Toronto schools if she’s re-elected.

thestar.com
Oct 7, 2026

They needed help. If you won’t show up for them, why should anyone trust you with the city? They needed a councillor. You were too busy with your own ambitions.

thestar.com
Oct 7, 2026

How can people trust you? The only thing you’ve ever changed is your mind. Councillor Bradford, you will say anything to get elected.

thestar.com
Oct 6, 2026

So we encourage people to come out (early) because working families are busy.

thestar.com
Oct 6, 2026

Being a renter should not mean having to live in squalor.

thestar.com
Oct 6, 2026

This is a sorely needed level of leadership for renters.

thestar.com
Oct 6, 2026

Chow’s actions on tenant rights are a bright light and are bringing back balance to the landlord-tenant relationship in Toronto.

thestar.com
Oct 2, 2026

The Dunn House model is working. It’s helping people build stable lives, access vital resources, and stay off the street and out of the emergency room.

thestar.com
Sep 29, 2026

“People want to be able to stay in their homes, in communities they love, as they age. We can help make life easier so that's possible,”

nationalobserver.com
Sep 28, 2026

Bradford will say anything to get elected. His water scheme will open the door to privatization and cost people a lot more in the long run. By giving up control of Toronto Water’s system, he wouldn’t even be able to set the rate he claims…

nationalobserver.com
Sep 26, 2026

I will protect renters. I won’t stop until every renter in this city has a safe, clean home.

thestar.com
Sep 26, 2026

I promised … that their complaints would finally be heard and their landlord would face real consequences. And I kept that promise.

thestar.com
Sep 26, 2026

I know what I’m good at, and I’m good at finalizing a deal.

thestar.com
Sep 26, 2026

I want to build housing — affordable housing, supportive housing. I am singularly focused on that.

thestar.com
Sep 9, 2026

I’m here as the mayor of Toronto. I’m not here in a campaign capacity.

thestar.com
Sep 9, 2026

Jewish Torontonians should not need police presence to go to a synagogue, a community centre, or simply to live proudly Jewish in our city — but they do.

thestar.com
Sep 5, 2026

“Mayor Chow’s plan is to hold the line at or around inflation.”

thestar.com
Sep 4, 2026

To everyone who sheltered in place, checked in on a neighbour, or stayed off flooded roads last night: thank you.

nationalobserver.com

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