Olivia Chow gets unanimous support for refugee plan at first Toronto council meeting | Unpublished
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Author: Ben Spurr - City Hall Bureau
Publication Date: July 19, 2023 - 12:55

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Olivia Chow gets unanimous support for refugee plan at first Toronto council meeting

July 19, 2023

In her first motion as mayor, Olivia Chow moved to immediately open up shelter spaces for refugees.


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