Table 6ix
Discover the heartbeat of downtown Toronto and pull up a chair at Table 6ix.
Join hosts Laurie Weir and Dana Duncanson for insightful conversations with the leaders, visionaries, and intriguing personalities who are shaping and transforming Toronto’s dynamic landscape. From the latest trends and experiences to personal stories and important topics, Table 6ix explores what makes Toronto thrive. Tune in and enjoy this love letter to Toronto.
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Table 6ix
Mayor Olivia Chow on Community, Change, and City Building
Toronto is a fast-growing economic hub of Canada, and at the helm is a fearless, bold leader ready to take on the challenges of a complex, high-stakes city.
A lifelong champion of community voices, Mayor Olivia Chow has never shied away from tough moments. Her decades-long political career reflects a deep commitment to making Toronto more liveable, just, and connected - from protesting for human rights in the 1970s, to serving as a School Board Trustee in the 1980s, representing Toronto in Parliament in the early 2000s, and now leading the city as Mayor.
We talk about
- What it means to lead from lived experience, and why she brings community voices into the process, not just around it.
- How infrastructure, equity, and economic development intersect in a city that’s growing fast.
- How she finds common ground in working with different levels of government and conflicting priorities.
- Why supporting local business isn’t just good PR - it’s a survival strategy.
- How Toronto’s free summer festivals are inclusive, provide people with a sense of belonging and contribute to the city’s unique identity.
- How she stays grounded in a city that’s always in motion.
- And Toronto’s unofficial mascot - raccoons.
Plus, don’t miss Mayor Chow answering our rapid fire round we call “Quick Bites”, and when we ask her to weigh in on some of the most iconic moments in her career (and life!).
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