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John Tory elected Toronto Mayor: 'It is time to unite as one city'

Toronto has a new mayor and for those of you who don't live in the city--don't roll your eyes--because what happens in the so-called centre of the universe does affect you. Today, we break down the new era that's dawning in Toronto's municipal politics....
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Toronto has a new mayor and for those of you who don't live in the city--don't roll your eyes--because what happens in the so-called centre of the universe does affect you. Today, we break down the new era that's dawning in Toronto's municipal politics.

Toronto is the engine of growth in Ontario and Canada, and we must remain strong. And as your new mayor, I will work diligently and respectfully with the new council, and with the federal and provincial governments. The aim will always be the same: and that is to unite Toronto and deliver real results for the people of Toronto.John Tory, the new leader of Toronto, in his victory speech last night

Well, Ontario voters went to the polls yesterday in municipal elections throughout the province.

It's safe to say that the only race that brought in eyes from around the world was for the mayoralty of Toronto.

It was a campaign that dragged on for 10 months and seemingly countless debates.

It had its own twists and turns -- including the surprise exit of current mayor Rob Ford after his cancer diagnosis, and his brother Doug Ford's entry into the race in his place.

In the end, Doug Ford finished second. The one-time favourite Olivia Chow finished third. Rob Ford was elected to City Council.

One of the most tumultuous eras in the history of Canadian politics -- on any level -- officially comes to a close.

For their thoughts on the campaign that was, and what last night's results mean for the future of the Big Smoke, we were joined by a panel of Toronto journalists:

  • Christopher Hume writes about urban affairs for the Toronto Star.

  • Robyn Doolittle is a reporter for the Globe and Mail and the author of Crazy Town: The Rob Ford Story.

  • Matt Gurney is a columnist and member of the Editorial Board with the National Post.


Whether you're in Toronto or not we're curious to hear what you think.

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This segment was produced by The Current's Peter Mitton.

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