UPDATE:
A Toronto mayoral debate set to take place Thursday night has been cancelled after multiple candidates cancelled their appearances their amid an alleged threat.https://t.co/LCMdnEVEoR
— CBC News (@CBCNews) June 1, 2023
Media release from FoNTRA
Live at OCAD University, 60 residents associations will host a public meeting to introduce leading mayoral candidates to the people of Toronto. With an outreach to 900,000 residents, this unique event could be a gamechanger in the municipal election.
The Federation of North Toronto Residents Associations (FoNTRA) and the Federation of South Toronto Residents Associations (FoSTRA) have worked together to organize this historic opportunity, along with the generous support of OCAD University. Major media is expected to cover the resident-led meeting. Questions from residents will put leading candidates to the test.
Mayoral Candidates Face Residents
Thursday, June 1 @ 7 p.m.
OCAD University Auditorium
100 McCaul Street
Nicole Swerhun of Third-Party Public will moderate the exchange with invited candidates:
- Ana Bailao
- Brad Bradford
- Chloe Brown
- Olivia Chow
- Mitzie Hunter
- Josh Matlow
A note on the FoSTRA Facebook Group says that Mark Saunders was invited but did not accept.
Free virtual access will be available on OCAD U’s YouTube channel: www.ocadu.ca/live
and the FoSTRA Facebook page: www.facebook.com/groups/fostrato
Based on the early interest in this event, a full-house is anticipated. Advanced registration will be required.
FoNTRA affiliated associations and their members are being given first access to registration until Sunday May 28th. After which, registration will be made available to OCAD University faculty, staff and students, and then the general public.
Any questions regarding the event should be directed to:
- Co-chair of the Meet Mayoral Candidates event for FoNTRA, Geoff Kettel at: debate@fontra.ca
- Co-chair of the Meet Mayoral Candidates event for FoSTRA, Don Young at: debate@fostrato.ca
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