Thursday 30 May 2013

'Weak mayor' system keeps Toronto ticking through crack controversy

Toronto Mayor Ford makes a statement at City Hall in Toronto By Julie Gordon TORONTO (Reuters) - Between the army of reporters camped at his door and an exodus of top aides, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has endured a tough two weeks since allegations surfaced that he was caught smoking crack cocaine on video, something he staunchly denies. For North America's fourth-largest city, however, it's been mostly business as usual thanks to a "weak mayor" political system that limits the executive's influence and puts more power in the hands of the city council. ...




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