Toronto mayoral candidate Anthony Furey, who is currently on leave as True North’s vice-president of editorial and content, has been receiving high-profile endorsements from prominent figures.
Last week, Furey was able to gain the endorsement of renowned psychologist Dr. Jordan Peterson for his bid to become mayor of Toronto in the June 26 by-election.
In a series of Twitter posts, Dr. Peterson announced his pleasure that Furey entered the by-election for Toronto’s mayoralty, giving Furey his unqualified support.
“I’ve been very happy to see the entrance of @anthonyfurey into the race for mayor of Toronto, and would like to express my unqualified support for his campaign. Let’s get the joint jumping,” wrote Peterson to his Twitter audience of over 4 million.
Dr. Peterson went on to slam the race’s frontrunner Olivia Chow, implying that if elected mayor, she would take Toronto in the direction of big American cities like New York and Chicago which are known for being plagued with high crime and gang violence.
Furey has been a vocal supporter of Dr. Peterson’s right to free speech, slamming left-wing protesters who attempted to pressure the Ottawa City Council into cancelling a January 2023 event of his.
Furey was also able to attract the endorsement of award-winning realtor Frank Leo, as the mayoral candidate announced his plan to can the land transfer tax for first-time home buyers.
Weidong Pei, a Toronto District School Board trustee for Ward 12 also placed his support behind Furey, urging his constituents that “Anthony is the only candidate with a plan that will address the drug/crime crisis.”
Furey attracted the support of Canadian celebrity chef Mark McEwan, telling his followers that he trusts Anthony to solve Toronto’s problems and clean up the city.
Former Liberal MP and President of Canadians for Affordable Energy Dan McTeague wrote multiple tweets indicating his support in favour of Furey’s campaign.
Furey isn’t the only candidate receiving high-profile endorsements.
Candidates are trying to keep up with former deputy mayor Ana Bailão, as she has received an impressive list of endorsements, including sitting Liberal MPs Gary Anandasangaree, Salma Zahid, and James Maloney, previous mayors of Toronto, city councillors and local union chapters.
