On Season 2, Episode 2 of Table 6ix Podcast, Mayor Olivia Chow Explains Why We are Stronger Together
Toronto is a fast-growing economic hub of Canada, and at the helm is a fearless, bold leader ready to take on the challenges of leading a complex, high-stakes city. In this episode of Table 6ix, Mayor Olivia Chow joins hosts Laurie Weir and Dana Duncanson for a thoughtful conversation on what it means to lead with lived experience, and how she centres community voices in city-building. From her early activism in Grange Park to her current role at City Hall, Mayor Chow has remained focused on creating a more just, liveable, and connected Toronto.
We explore how equity, infrastructure, and economic development intersect and why local businesses are essential to Toronto’s survival, plus the power of free, inclusive festivals in shaping civic identity. Mayor Chow also shares how she works across government lines, finds common ground, and stays centered—even when taking on raccoons.
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