"Now is the time for experience, the time for passion and purpose, the time to get Toronto moving. Now is the time for a new mayor, Olivia Chow."

Paul Alofs
President & CEO The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation, author of the bestseller “Passion Capital: The World’s Most Valuable Asset.”

"Olivia is a strong woman with great skills. This city has to be about equality, and has to be an environmental leader. Her real experience - not just talk - puts her far ahead of the others."

John Cartwright
President of the Toronto & York Region Labour Council

"From jobs and transit, to children, education and diversity, if Toronto seriously wants a revitalized direction for our city, Olivia is the leadership in action choice. She is the sole candidate synonymous with progress."

Charles Coffey, OC
Former RBC executive, advocate of early child development, Aboriginal peoples, women entrepreneurs and women in public office

"With Doug Ford and John Tory, Rob Ford's failed conservative policies will stay. That's why I'm supporting Olivia Chow. As our mayor she will make sure every neighbourhood counts, from Rexdale to Alexandra Park.”

Joe Cressy
Candidate for City Council, Ward 20 Trinity-Spadina

"When communities focus on children and the environment, we create a safer, more livable city.  Olivia shares these values, which is why I hope she is our next mayor."

Sarah Doucette
City Councillor, Ward 13 Parkdale High-Park

"I have known Olivia Chow for 30 years and she has always worked cooperatively, studiously and respectfully with all segments of our diverse, pluralistic city. Simply put, she gets it, and will be a great mayor."

Bernie Farber
Human rights advocate, former CEO, Canadian Jewish Congress

"When I was working in employment equity in Ontario, Olivia showed great leadership in fighting for a strong equal opportunity program in Toronto. She has always fought hard for her principles and will be a great mayor."

Grace-Edward Galabuzi
Ryerson professor, human rights advocate, former provincial coordinator of Ontario Alliance for Employment Equity

"Olivia Chow is by far the best qualified candidate for mayor. She was an extraordinarily effective councillor and gained vital experience and a national presence as an MP, working with all levels of government to get results."

Ruth Grier
Former Ontario Health Minister, Environment Minister, Member of Provincial Parliament and Etobicoke Councillor

"As a councillor, Olivia was so alive to the needs of people, so good humoured and ingenious about forging alliances for wonderful initiatives -- for children, women, immigrants ... How exciting it would be to have her as mayor!"

Michele Landsberg, OC
Author, journalist, feminist and social activist

"I’ve seen what Rob Ford’s policies do and I don’t want four more years of them. Not from Doug Ford, and not from John Tory, which is why I’m proudly voting for Olivia Chow."

Mike Layton
City Councillor, Ward 19 Trinity-Spadina

"Olivia Chow is the only candidate with the courage to oppose the Island Airport expansion, which would cost the city at least $300 million of funds which should be spent on Toronto's vital infrastructure needs."

Maureen Lynett
Member of the Toronto Public Art Commission, co-founder No Casino Toronto, co-founder WET campaign to end prohibition in The Junction

"We need real change in leadership. John Tory isn't that change. Olivia will be a mayor who shares my community's priorities of caring for kids and investing in Toronto now."

Ausma Malik
Candidate for TDSB Trustee, Ward 10 Trinity-Spadina

"As an MP, Olivia Chow showed great leadership on the transport file, and I was proud to second her National Transit Strategy bill. I applaud her commitment to children, and to a greener Toronto for future generations."

Elizabeth May
Leader, Green Party of Canada

"The recent upheaval has strengthened my belief in what Toronto needs for our mayor. And it's Olivia , who besides restoring dignity to the position of mayor, represents the diversity that is our city now."

Deepa Mehta OC, OOnt
Award-winning screenwriter, film director and producer

"We need a new mayor who will deliver on Torontonians’ priorities, now. We need realistic action on transit to get our city moving, now. Doug Ford won’t do that and neither will John Tory, so I am supporting Olivia Chow. She is the progressive choice for mayor and she can deliver results."

Joe Mihevc
City Councillor, Ward 21 St Paul's

"Olivia is the progressive leader who will help Toronto maintain and even improve its image as one of the world's best cities for all of its citizens."

Richard Peddie
Business leader, retired President and CEO of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, best-selling author of “Dream Job”

"During the twenty years I spent as an environmental activist, Olivia was my 'go to' politician. She has the smarts and strategic sense to make good things actually happen. She has already made Toronto a better place to live. I can’t wait to see what she accomplishes as the mayor."

Gord Perks
City Councillor, Ward 14 Parkdale High-Park

"Olivia is a progressive, experienced and hard working public servant, having served citizens of Toronto for many years in municipal and federal politics. She is an excellent representative of the diversity of our citizenry."

The Hon. Dr. Vivienne Poy
Retired Senator

 "I hear again and again from families in my community that they don't want to wait another four years for progressive change. Olivia understands this city, she knows how to get things done, and she has a track record of making a difference."

Marit Stiles
Candidate for TDSB Trustee, Ward 9 Davenport

"I’m voting for Olivia Chow because we need a progressive, inclusive, innovative mayor with experience -- one who respects, works with and works for everyone in her city. Olivia knows how to get this city moving ahead."

Susan Ursel
Partner, Ursel Phillips Fellows Hopkinson LLP, Equity, LGBTQ and human rights advocate

"I’ve seen Olivia in action and she is remarkable. Caring. Savvy. Smart. Courageous. Effective. Passionate. Olivia Chow is my kind of woman to take the helm in our inclusive city of the future."

Sandra Whiting
Former president, Black Business & Professional Association

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