{
  "id": 12421914,
  "title": "Liberal MP Doly Begum endorses Olivia Chow for reelection as mayor of Toronto",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/liberal-mp-doly-begum-endorses-olivia-chow-for-reelection-as-mayor-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T16:28:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CityNews",
    "slug": "citynews",
    "url": "https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/10/06/liberal-mp-doly-begum-endorses-olivia-chow-for-reelection-as-mayor-of-toronto/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Liberal Member of Parliament Doly Begum has publicly endorsed Olivia Chow for her re-election as mayor of Toronto. In a social media video, Begum praised Chow as a \"great leader,\" \"compassionate,\" \"caring,\" and \"experienced.\" She emphasized the need for a leader who cares for the city during difficult times. Begum has worked with Chow for years in Scarborough and thanked her for the support. Currently, Chow is leading the mayoral race against Brad Bradford, with Chow ahead by nine percentage points in recent polls. The mayoral election in Toronto will take place on October 26, with advance voting starting on Tuesday.",
  "summary": "Liberal Member of Parliament for Scarborough Southwest Doly Begum has officially endorsed mayoral candidate Olivia Chow for re-election to Toronto’s top job. In a video posted to social media, Begum called Chow a “great leader,” who is “compassionate,” “caring,” and “experienced.” “During moments of crisis like the one we’re facing right now, we need a […]",
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}