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John Tory

John Tory

John Tory, born 28 May 1954, is a Canadian lawyer, broadcasting executive and Progressive Conservative politician.

Born
1954 (72 years), Toronto
Party
Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario
Education
Trinity College, Osgoode Hall Law School
Political position

Centre-right · Where sources place the party (Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario)
Wikipedia: centre-right (Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario)
Ideology: conservatism, fiscal conservatism

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He was CFL Commissioner from 1997 to 2000, leader of the Ontario PCs from 2004 to 2009 and Mayor of Toronto from 2014 to 2023. He announced on 3 March 2026 that he would not run in the 2026 Toronto mayoral election.

Career

Tory was the ninth commissioner of the Canadian Football League from 1997 to 2000 and leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario from 2004 to 2009. He was the 65th Mayor of Toronto from 2014 until he stepped down on 17 February 2023, after admitting a serious error of judgement over a relationship with a former staffer. He is independent in municipal politics. He has since commented on politics in the media and endorsed candidates, and on 3 March 2026 said he would not challenge incumbent Olivia Chow.

Offices held
  1. Mayor of Toronto 2014–2023
  2. Leader of the Opposition 2005–2007
  3. Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament 2005–2007

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Photo: Collision Conf, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons (cropped)

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Toronto Mayoral Election Winner 2026

OutcomeLeft – RightAgeProbability
Olivia ChowCentre-left6979%
Brad Bradford4021%
Ana Bailão50<1%
Michael Ford<1%
Anthony Furey<1%
Marco MendicinoCentre53<1%
Kevin Clarke<1%
John ToryCentre-right72<1%

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