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First seen on the TechTO stage in 2024. Every talk is searchable — ask the archive about Olivia ↗
In their words
We need to make sure that rent is affordable, housing is affordable. If not, you're spending most of your energy worrying about the cost of living and not thinking about innovation and technology and creativity.
Who created that? Some guys in Montreal. Come on — we could be able to do that in Toronto. Why is Montreal having the run of the best app on public transit and not here in Toronto?
The fact that you're here right at the council chamber means that City Hall belongs to you.
Around the web ×1
Quick answers
Who is Olivia Chow?
Toronto's 66th mayor, elected in a June 2023 by-election held after John Tory resigned. Before that she was a Toronto city councillor and the federal NDP member of parliament for Trinity—Spadina.
Is Olivia Chow still mayor of Toronto?
Yes. She announced in May 2026 that she is running for a second term. The next Toronto municipal election is on October 26, 2026.
What did Olivia Chow talk about at TechTO?
She joined a Best of TechTO conversation held inside City Hall's council chambers in March 2024, taking questions from the community on tech and innovation in Toronto.