Toronto Mayor John Tory resigns

As a result of the third-term politician's months-long relationship with a former member of his office staff, a story in the Toronto Star has reported that John Tory is resigning as mayor of Toronto.

According to his lawyer Peter A. Downward, Torrey, 68, "established a relationship with a staffer in his office" during the pandemic.

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"I am very sorry, and I apologise to the people of Toronto, and to all those who have been wounded by my conduct," Tory stated during his press conference.

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"I recognize that it was a serious error of judgment on my part to allow this relationship to develop."

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"While leaving a career I adore in a city I adore much more makes me sad, it is preferable for me to devote my time to work that benefits these significant individuals. Relationships need to be fixed."

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In order to facilitate a smooth transition, Torrey said he will work closely with numerous officials from the municipal administration, including the city manager, city clerk, and deputy mayor.

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The people I've let down the most are my wife Barb and my family, who I apologise to above all things, he stated. The connection, according to Torrey, started during the COVID-19 outbreak and "terminated earlier this year by mutual decision."

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I really feel that the best course of action is to totally dedicate myself to the work required to mend even these most crucial (family) ties, Torrey said.

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