Olivia Chow has emerged as the victorious candidate in the Toronto mayoral byelection, defeating 102 other contenders. As of 10:30 p.m. on Monday night, Chow had secured over 268,600 votes. The 66-year-old has an extensive background in Canadian politics, having served as a city councillor for over a decade and as a former NDP MP. In her victory speech, Chow expressed gratitude to her volunteers and supporters, emphasizing her commitment to bringing about change in the city. She acknowledged the challenges faced by Torontonians, such as rising living costs and a lack of affordable housing, and pledged to work with all levels of government and her fellow mayoral candidates to address these issues. Chow’s campaign focused on social housing development, affordable homeownership programs, improving transit services, and advocating for rent control. Congratulations poured in from various political figures, including current mayor John Tory, who expressed his willingness to support Chow in her new role. Deputy mayor Jennifer McKelvie and premier Doug Ford also extended their congratulations and offered their support. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau likewise congratulated Chow and expressed eagerness to collaborate for the benefit of Toronto residents. In her concession speech, candidate Ana Bailão called for unity and emphasized the importance of coming together to find solutions for the city’s challenges. Mark Saunders, the former Toronto police chief and another top candidate, also congratulated Chow on her victory.
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