Olivia Chow, Brad Bradford make final pitch to voters in Toronto mayoral campaign

On the final day of the Toronto mayoral race, candidates Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford made their last efforts to persuade voters to cast their ballots on Monday. The campaign has tightened considerably in recent weeks, with Chow trailing Bradford by a small margin. Earlier, Chow had a lead of over ten points, but recent polling indicates the contest is now essentially a toss-up.

Chow kicked off her final day at Polson Pier, a location with a scenic view of the city skyline. She was joined by several members of the Ontario NDP caucus, an apparent reference to the fact that Bradford has repeatedly characterized her as the "NDP Mayor." Chow emphasized the importance of unity and cooperation across all levels of government, stating that "when we are facing a trade war, we have to come together."

She urged voters not to allow political divisions to dictate their choices, calling for "Team Canada" approach.

Bradford, on the other hand, received the endorsement of Ontario MPP Stephanie Smythe, a Liberal member of provincial parliament. Bradford outlined his campaign's proposals, including property tax relief, a freeze on municipal budgets after a 20% tax hike during Chow's tenure, and an elimination of the municipal land transfer tax.

This would translate to a $18,000 savings for the average homebuyer in Toronto. Bradford argued that Chow's campaign lacks ideas and vision, asserting that his campaign presents "very concrete things for folks." The race now hinges on which candidate's supporters turn out to vote on Monday, with polling locations opening at 10 a.m. and closing at 8 p.m.