Anthony Furey: We Must Act Now to Stop the Decline of Our Cities

Anthony Furey: We Must Act Now to Stop the Decline of Our Cities
A homeless encampment in Toronto's Alexandra Park on March 20, 2021. The Canadian Press/Chris Young
Anthony Furey
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During my recent run to become mayor of Toronto, one line I heard from a lot of people was that they were considering moving out of town if Olivia Chow won the election. The challenges on our streets have become so dire on a number of fronts—crime, affordability, gridlock—that an exodus from the cities is becoming more likely.