RECAP: Toronto mayoral candidates square off in debate
The leading candidates in the Toronto mayoral race are squaring off in a debate hosted by United Way Greater Toronto, The Toronto Star and Toronto Metropolitan University.The debate has now ended.
Saunders says he’s had 38 years of service, not just with a “pencil and paper.” He says he’s put his life on the line and the city needs the right leader. Chow says under her plan, she will build 25,000 rent-controlled houses “so that someone that is just graduating from university has a chance to start their life.”Saunders says his plan is to cut back red tale and create and environment for builders to build.
Chow hits back that if he wants to talk about numbers, how much more will the fare increase he voted for cost people?Bradford responds that she was known to be good at skyrocketing taxes.8 p.m. She says people who have squash courts in their homes can afford to pay a bit more, referring to her plan to implement a luxury homes tax.
Bailao comes back and says Chow needs to tell people what the ceiling is. Chow replies she’s already said she believes in a “modest tax increase.”Candidates are now answering a question about what they would do to improve things for those with mental illness and those who are unhoused.Bailao says there’s Nothing more foundational to a person than a home.” She says she would put $5 million into shelters and another $5 million for rent assistance.
Chow says her dad has serious mental health issues and likely would have ended up on the street if she had not been able to intervene. She says the city needs an ant-eviction plan and a 24/7 respite centre for one who is evicted.Next question is about how each candidate would partner with frontline services.
Saunders says most unhoused people have medical issues. He says he would work with non-profits whenever possible to help restore dignity to people.Matlow says youth hubs, grants for the arts and culture sector and more spaces at schools and libraries are part of his plan and would help the non-profit sector do their work. He says he’s “incredibly concerned” about the dire situation of food banks.
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