Toronto Star
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May 14, 2026
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If I Were Mayor: charter city, food security — and patties - Toronto Star
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IF I WERE MAYOR
More affordable housing, declare independence — and praise the Jamaican patty: Here’s what these Torontonians would do if they were mayor
The latest instalment in the Star’s series asking notable Torontonians and readers what they would do if they had the power of the city’s mayor.
Updated 31 mins ago
May 17, 2026
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Food bank use is a symptom of deeper issues, such as unaffordable housing and inadequate incomes.
Nick Lachance Toronto Star file photo
By Ben CohenCity Hall Bureau, and Sadeen MohsenStaff Reporter
We launched our ”If I Were Mayor” series to …
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