Ryerson MBA Speaker Series: Mayoral Discussion
Join us on October 9th, 2014 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. as Globe and Mail reporter Robyn Doolittle, former Toronto city councillor Karen Stintz, and CP24's Stephen LeDrew take part in the Ryerson MBA Speaker Series. All three guests will discuss the mayoral race and answer questions from the audience. Tweet reporters Sarah Traynor (@tweetTraynor) and Emanuela Orsini (@emanuelaors) with your questions and comments.
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Stintz: I'm discouraged by low voter turnout. I would try other things before gov't legislation.by Traynor via twitter 10/9/2014 7:56:52 PM -
LeDrew: A tax credit? In NF they used to give you a bottle of booze.by Traynor via twitter 10/9/2014 7:57:19 PM
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Would you be more likely to vote if you got a tax credit?by Traynor via twitter 10/9/2014 7:57:39 PM
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Q: If endorsing social issues is seen as wasting money, how can candidates approach these issues? (Uses Chow as an example.)by Traynor via twitter 10/9/2014 7:58:15 PM
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Q4: Olivia Chow's campaign focus on social policies- seen as a waste of money. How should we address social policies then?by Emanuela Orsini via twitter 10/9/2014 7:58:26 PM -
Doolittle: Its a push and pull on where you can use limited means.by Traynor via twitter 10/9/2014 7:58:52 PM
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Doolittle: Chow needs to find a better way to get people excited. She's using "taxpayer" for "citizen." Should have stuck with social stanceby Traynor via twitter 10/9/2014 7:59:41 PM
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Doolittle: Chow says using the word "taxpayers" instead of "citizens"- it would make her agenda stronger. Need more focus on soc policiesby Emanuela Orsini via twitter 10/9/2014 7:59:56 PM
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Stintz: Chow's agenda isn't resonating with the changing economy. It's a "stay the course" agenda. Just need a new mayor, not agenda.by Traynor via twitter 10/9/2014 8:00:24 PM
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LeDrew: Debate last night in Regent Park - all about social policies and trying to improve things. I don't agree that ppl aren't concernedby Emanuela Orsini via twitter 10/9/2014 8:00:40 PM
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Lean: Chow's problem is that she's not a good performer. It's not her policies.by Traynor via twitter 10/9/2014 8:01:31 PM
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Lean: Chow's performance isn't good- not her policies. That's what hurt her.by Emanuela Orsini via twitter 10/9/2014 8:01:46 PM
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.@cllrainslie I think he means there aren't enough. Especially not classes like the one we're live blogging from now.by Traynor via twitter 10/9/2014 8:02:10 PM
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Q: To Doolittle, RoFo is a political genius. Does his brother have the same chance of winning?by Emanuela Orsini via twitter 10/9/2014 8:03:22 PM
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Doolittle: He always knows which course will play well (Rob). Doug on the other hand, doesn't have and ounce of the charm Rob does.by Traynor via twitter 10/9/2014 8:03:59 PM
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Doolittle: Doug does not have an ounce of the charm that Rob Ford doesby Emanuela Orsini via twitter 10/9/2014 8:04:21 PM
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Doolittle says Doug is a fighter going after Tory every minute he can get. "Doug Ford is Rob Ford without the crack."by Traynor via twitter 10/9/2014 8:04:38 PM
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Doolittle: But the dynamic of how this played out I think that Doug has a chance of winning. Doug Ford is Rob Ford without the crack.by Emanuela Orsini via twitter 10/9/2014 8:04:45 PM
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Doolittle talks about the stay the course agenda. She thinks Ford is staying the course and thats why he has a good chance.by Traynor via twitter 10/9/2014 8:05:04 PM
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Stintz: Rob is a better politician than Doug. I've been out in Etobicoke and Scarb, and I can't find a John Tory sign.by Traynor via twitter 10/9/2014 8:05:39 PM
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Stintz: I've been campaigning out in Scarborough and Etobicoke - can't find a John Tory sign.by Emanuela Orsini via twitter 10/9/2014 8:05:41 PM
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Stintz: I wouldn't be surprised if Doug wins. I think we'll see the race tighten in the coming weeks.by Traynor via twitter 10/9/2014 8:06:00 PM
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LeDrew: Rob won because of David Miller. Rob always stayed on message.by Traynor via twitter 10/9/2014 8:06:17 PM
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LeDrew: people are upset with govt - resentment against poor administration. City Hall was one of the champions of Ford adminby Emanuela Orsini via twitter 10/9/2014 8:06:49 PM
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LeDrew says Ford might get in because of the voter resentment around gov't making big mistakes and screwing around with money.by Traynor via twitter 10/9/2014 8:07:14 PM
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Stintz: You want your mayor to know how city council works. Doug is the only one who knows how it works, fundamentally.by Emanuela Orsini via twitter 10/9/2014 8:07:16 PM
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Lean: I think 60-75% of the public has Ford fatigue. Rob at his worst held onto 28%. It should have been zero.by Traynor via twitter 10/9/2014 8:08:02 PM
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Lean: John's vote is softer. The last points helps John. Those who want to get rid of Ford will want to vote for John Toryby Emanuela Orsini via twitter 10/9/2014 8:08:50 PM
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Lean used to be a Ford supporter, bu he's declared he's neutral in this race.by Traynor via twitter 10/9/2014 8:08:53 PM
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Doolittle says Tory supporters she's spoken to aren't excited about voting for him. They want to vote Chow but don't want Ford in.by Traynor via twitter 10/9/2014 8:09:20 PM
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LeDrew: Chow - every day she is asked if she will leave the race.by Emanuela Orsini via twitter 10/9/2014 8:09:31 PM
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LeDrew thinks if Chow is still this low in the polls come Election Day she should bow out.by Traynor via twitter 10/9/2014 8:09:52 PM
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Stintz: strategic voting is not a compelling argument for people. If you want people to vote, you don't tell them who to vote forby Emanuela Orsini via twitter 10/9/2014 8:10:03 PM
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Stintz says strategic voting is bad because if you're going to tell people to vote you can't tell them who to vote for.by Traynor via twitter 10/9/2014 8:10:18 PM
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I don't believe in strategic voting - you vote for you want to vote for.by Emanuela Orsini via twitter 10/9/2014 8:10:41 PM
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Someone yells "ranked ballot!" and LeDrew rolls his eyes and says "Who said that?"by Traynor via twitter 10/9/2014 8:11:02 PM
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Q: Will subway go over budget? Are you concerned about it?by Traynor via twitter 10/9/2014 8:12:08 PM
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Q: Concerned with the budget and expenses for the new subway will be more than the budget assigned?by Emanuela Orsini via twitter 10/9/2014 8:12:14 PM
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Stintz: It will go over budget. But City gives Bombardier a lot of money. Why would they screw us? It's not in their interest.by Traynor via twitter 10/9/2014 8:13:03 PM
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Q: What are the biggest challenges for transportation in Toronto in the future?by Traynor via twitter 10/9/2014 8:14:31 PM
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Stintz: We are not coordinated in our approach to how he manage infrastructure projects in the city.by Emanuela Orsini via twitter 10/9/2014 8:14:55 PM
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Stintz: We're not coordinated in terms of infrastructure and transportation in city. No one is looking at the entire network.by Traynor via twitter 10/9/2014 8:15:20 PM
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