Olivia Chow

Toronto:

Mayor skips Jewish forum, rivals pledge action on antisemitism

Toronto mayoral candidates Brad Bradford and Chris Alexander criticize current Mayor Olivia Chow for skipping a Jewish forum and pledge tougher action on antisemitism.

Toronto Mayor criticized over 'Free Palestine' video

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow faces intense criticism from anti-antisemitism advocates after a video surfaces of her saying "Free Palestine" at the city's Pride Parade.

Antisemitism in Toronto:

Seniors’ housing targeted in mezuzah theft

Toronto Police are investigating after about 20 mezuzahs were stolen from a Jewish seniors’ housing building.

'I regret that'

Toronto Mayor under fire for not attending October 7 memorial

Jewish group demands apology after Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow misses memorial on the first anniversary of October 7. Mayor claims she didn't receive the invitation and also that she was "exhausted" after a lengthy discussion on bike lanes.

Toronto Mayor:

'Raising Israeli flag at city hall ceremony is divisive'

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow decides to skip city hall ceremony marking Israel’s Independence Day, says event where the Israeli flag is raised is currently "divisive" due to the war in Gaza.