Although the bombshell news made international headlines, Patrick James, an associate professor of international politics at the University of Southern California, said investors don't care about"Your average investor is scratching their head saying, 'I wonder if we will see a strong mayor that continues playing out in a pro-business way,'" said James, who is a Canadian expat.
But despite her lack of business ties, observers say investors eyeing Toronto for future opportunities won't be affected by McKelvie taking over temporarily. The upcoming byelection will likely be competitive and feature many different visions for the city, including high-profile progressive candidates. Some political experts have said it could be the best chance for Toronto's progressive left to elect a mayor in over a decade."Investors from abroad, generally speaking, don't want Green or NDP.
"Toronto is already a magnet for world commerce like a giant 3,000-pound rock rolling down the hill. It's already rolling. I don't see that changing no matter who the mayor is as long as they don't rock the boat."
Does that mean another pay to play person . Give the whole story if your gonna speak about something
Maybe I’d go for it if I was still in Toronto!
Good then it won’t be Brad Bradford since he knows nothing about business— just cycling and photo ops.
You mean a schill for Doug Ford
Screw international investors! By Canadians for Canadians!
The CTV owned by Rogers who paid John Tory 100 K a year? That CTV_PR is pushing a Tory (conservative) clone. Shady They really think he was smart ambitious business savvy? 😂 RogersMediaPR
CBC Toronto, who are you licking falsifying info? Are you catering to the rich again, promoting rich candidates? It only took you 10 years to hire a black newscaster after complaints. Stop misleading public.
Trying to throw/rig another election, are you? How SCANDALOUS!
When Doug Ford is worrying about a 'Lefty' becoming Mayor of Toronto it means he himself considers John Tory a Right Wing person. When common sense gets labeled as 'Lefty', its time for real change. Vote Isabella Gamk for Toronto Mayor 2023! 'It's The Right Thing To Do!'
Toronto needs a mayor working for citizens, not for international investors. Toronto isn't a business, it's a city where people live.
John Tory is a Lawyer and is not business savvy. He represented Big Business and Government. His corporate agenda was not necessary the best thing for the people and communities
Geez... lobbyist interference even before the election?
Surely the concerns of Toronto citizens will be taken into account.
Er no, maybe a business leader but not like John Tory.
Who cares what international people of investors think. Toronto needs to be cleaned. Is there anyone willing to do it.
Uber feeds this news Uber
Citizens of Toronto prefer someone who has lived on welfare and knows the welfare system in and out.
You don’t say
No! The city’s gotten crime ridden $ too expensive for many (unliveable).
Since when international investors run our city?
John Tory is a lawyer and was never business savvy. He represents big corporations and big government. He is not a businessman or entrepreneur
How about the actual people who live here Nonsense headline
I nominate John Tory!
Oh, I bet they are.🙄
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Similar to Tory? A conservative? 🙄 Innuendos everywhere. A smart progressive ambitious modern business savvy city builder is what the city needs. There’s been 13 yrs of right leaning mayors. 🙄 And the city looks awful.
10 bucks says we get a former banker as mayor
Investors care about doing business in a great visionary attractive city. A big, liveable, modern & vibrant city. With high quality infrastructure. Healthy growth rate of businesses. A hi-tech innovative green city. A well managed city. Toronto has a lot of work to do.