{
  "id": 12227523,
  "title": "3 more Liberal MPs say they’re backing Brad Bradford for mayor",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/3-more-liberal-mps-say-theyre-backing-brad-bradford-for-mayor",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T20:21:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CityNews",
    "slug": "citynews",
    "url": "https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/10/05/3-more-liberal-mps-say-theyre-backing-brad-bradford-for-mayor/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Toronto mayoral race is intensifying, with Liberal MP Brad Bradford gaining the endorsement of three more MPs. Vince Gasparro, Leslie Church, and Ali Ehsassi, alongside four other Liberal MPs, have pledged their support for Bradford's mayoral bid. Gasparro and Church made the announcement in a campaign video, expressing their admiration for Bradford's dedication to economic growth, public safety, and housing affordability. Church, who represents Toronto-St.Paul's, emphasized Bradford's consistent presence in midtown Toronto. Ehsassi, representing Willowdale, highlighted Bradford's vision and energy to improve the city. Ehsassi's endorsement was highlighted in a separate campaign video. These endorsements join four others from Liberal MPs, including Jennifer McKelvie, Judy Sgro, James Maloney, and Yvan Baker. Bradford also garnered endorsement from Scott Aitchison, Stephanie Smyth, and James Pasternak. Bradford praised the support, stating, \"I'm grateful for their support. Toronto is stuck, and the people of this city know it. We’re on the cusp of change.\"",
  "summary": "The Toronto mayoral race is heating up and candidate Brad Bradford has secured the endorsement of three more Liberal MPs. Over the weekend, Vince Gasparro, Leslie Church and Ali Ehsassi joined four other Liberal MPs in supporting Bradford for mayor. Gasparro and Church appeared with Bradford in a campaign video that was shared to social […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}