Michael Ford Out, Toronto Mayor Race Wide Open

0:00It's April 2nd. This is Canada News today, AI-powered stories from your city. I'm Corey with the story. Michael Ford, the nephew of Premier Doug Ford and a former provincial cabinet minister, MPP, counselor, and school trustee, just dropped out of the race for Toronto Mayor. He's confirmed he won't run in the October 2026 election to replace Olivia Chow. In the statement released Thursday, Ford said after Deed talks with his family, he decided to step back. He still loves Toronto, and plans to stay in balled and making the city safer, more affordable, and top tier through public service. Brad Bradford, the counselor who ran in 2023, has already jumped into challenge for the top spot. In Come and Chow hasn't said if she'll seek re-election while former Mayor John Tory bowed out last month after resigning from the job three years. Back. The field now feels wide open, with Ford sidelined, and no clear front runner yet. Officials expect the competitive race as candidates line up.

1:02Toronto's voters will head to the polls at the end of October 2026, so keep an eye on who steps up next to shake the city's future.