Olivia Chow was elected Mayor of Toronto in June 2023, becoming the city's first racialized mayor. She previously represented Trinity-Spadina in the House of Commons and at Toronto City Hall. Her priorities include affordable housing, transit expansion, community safety, and a Toronto that works for everyone — not just those at the top.
We only publish positions we can verify from the record. None are on file for Olivia Chow yet — so ask directly, on the record.
1,200 New Affordable Homes — Housing Now Phase 4
Today we announced 1,200 new affordable homes as part of our Housing Now phase four initiative. Affordable housing is not a slogan — it is a policy choice. We are making it.
Federal Funding Confirmed — Eglinton Crosstown Extension
Transit is the circulatory system of a great city. I am proud to confirm federal co-funding for the Eglinton Crosstown extension — Toronto commuters deserve better, and we are delivering it.
First GTA Mayor Summit of 2026
Met with Mississauga Mayor Parrish and Brampton Mayor Brown today for the first GTA Mayor Summit of 2026. Three cities, one region, one goal: make the GTHA work for the people who live here.