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TORONTO — Olivia Chow, a former NDP parliamentarian and longtime standard bearer for the progressive left, was elected mayor of Toronto on Monday, promising to bring change to a city grappling with housing unaffordability, public safety concerns and

Olivia Chow, a former NDP parliamentarian and past city councillor, has been elected as the next mayor of Toronto in a tight byelection.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford congratulated Toronto’s mayor elect Olivia Chow Monday night, less than a week after publicly saying that if she was chosen to lead the city, it would be an “unmitigated disaster.”

The race has focused largely on affordability and public safety.

The former NDP MP completed a stunning political comeback, clinching the race to replace John Tory after eight years out of the political spotlight.

Mark Saunders told supporters and voters during the election campaign that he was the only candidate who could stop Olivia Chow. On the night, however, he finished third.

Mark Saunders told supporters and voters during the election campaign that he was the only candidate who could stop Olivia Chow. On the night, however, he finished third.

With Olivia Chow’s victory, Toronto homeowners can expect a significant property tax hike and higher taxes on vacant and luxury homes.

Olivia Chow won election Monday to become the first Chinese-Canadian mayor of Toronto, vowing to pursue a more progressive approach in Canada's largest city after ending more than a decade of conservative…

Olivia Chow has won the Toronto mayoral byelection, becoming the first woman and the first visible minority person to lead Canada's largest city since amalgamation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWsJBR4tsy4 The former downtown Toronto MP and city councillor secured 37.2% of the vote, narrowly defeating Ana Bailão, who was endorsed by former mayor John Tory. Tory resigned in February…