A Mainstreet Research poll in Toronto, where the PC Party won just seven ridings in the June election, contains a sampling of some 800 people who are opposed to the use of the notwithstanding clause by 65 percent. The poll also reveals that 55 percent oppose a smaller City Council except in North York where a narrow majority supports the reduction. Mainstreet does not break out the minority numbers and those with no opinion. The poll also shows that some 61.8 percent of respondents support John Tory’s re-election as mayor. The poll says 25.6 percent support former planner Jenifer Keesmaat. Candidate FaithGoldy is said to have 6 percent support.
