John Tory

It was the honour of a lifetime to have served as mayor of this city, the city I love and will always hold dearly in my heart.

You’ve given me a lot to think about and I want to assure you I have given it serious consideration.

But I will not be running in the 2026 election.

I was profoundly saddened to learn of the passing of His Highness the Aga Khan. I extend my deepest sympathies to his followers in our wonderful Ismaili community. They are so rightly proud of his complete dedication to respect and understanding between the peoples of the world.

As mayor I was happy to lead in encouraging community support for the @TOSantaParade. Like many I have attended the parade as a child, a father and a grandfather and this is a 120-year-old tradition that belongs to all of us.

It was a privilege and a pleasure for me to have the opportunity to work with Rick Leary as TTC CEO for much of my time as Mayor. He is a person of great capability and integrity who was committed to improving Toronto's transit system throughout that time.

I have known Jaye Robinson for more than 20 years. She was a principled representative who fought for the things she believed in and more importantly fought hard for the people she represented at City Hall.