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Toronto’s mayoral race is heating up as candidates unveil bold plans to shield local businesses from the U.S. tariff war. Mayor Olivia Chow leads with a strategy of directing city spending toward Canadian vendors and offering tax deferrals, claiming nearly all 2026 expenditures went domestic. Challenger Brad Bradford pushes back with a 25% business tax cut and a proposed “concierge service” to simplify federal and provincial relief—backed by direct talks with struggling manufacturers. A new poll shows Chow ahead at 49%, Bradford second at 38%, while Chris Alexander trails at 11%. All three candidates are rallying voters around “buy local,” with Chow’s “love local” campaign and Bradford’s call for residents to spotlight hometown shops. The stakes are high—and the pressure on small businesses is real.

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