His office now says Tory is staying on to nurse his budget through city council, while some publicly urge him to reconsider stepping down. Tory, 68, certainly signalled a prompt retreat from public life after acknowledging his affair in the face of questioning from the Toronto Star. “Mayor John Tory will be attending Wednesday’s budget meeting to ensure the 2023 City of Toronto operating and capital budgets are finalized. “This morning, Mayor Tory met with Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie and City staff, including City Manager Paul Johnson and City Clerk John Elvidge, to talk about how best to ensure an orderly transition. “I think we’re holding John Tory up to a higher standard than we would hold anybody else.

Source: National Post February 14, 2023 05:22 UTC