John Tory finally backs a candidate in Toronto mayoral election

Former mayor John Tory revealed Wednesday he is endorsing Ana Bailão in Monday’s byelection, while Premier Doug Ford warned a Chow victory would be an “unmitigated disaster” for the city. In contrast to other politicians who have endorsed Bailão, the former mayor didn’t appear with her in front of reporters on Wednesday. The mayor of Toronto must be laser focused on what’s best for the city. But Ford said Wednesday that “businesses are going to be fleeing Toronto as far as I’m concerned. McKelvie was appointed to the deputy mayor position by Tory, and had also vowed to stay neutral in the race.