Chow, 15 councillors criticize Bradford’s plan to spin off Toronto Water into public utility - CBC
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TorontoMayoral challenger Brad Bradford has pitched creating a company like Toronto Hydro to deal with the city’s water. He says the plan will save money, Olivia Chow argues it means losing control. The challenger to Olivia Chow wants to turn Toronto Water into a separate company, similar to Toronto HydroIsaac Callan · CBC News · Posted: Oct 21, 2026 12:08 PM EDT | Last Updated: 2 hours agoListen to this articleEstimated 5 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Coun. Brad Bradford, pictured here in a mayoral debate the CBC Broadcasting Centre in Toronto on Oct. 8, is planning to create a new public corporation to handle water in the the City of Toronto if he's elected. (Mehrdad Nazarahari/CBC)Olivia Chow, flanked by environmentalist David Suzuki, launched a fresh attack Wednesday on her rival Brad Bradford’s plan to turn Toronto Water into a public utility. The incumbent wasn’t alone. The union representing Toronto Water workers and 15 current councillors also issued a letter criticizing the mayoral candidate's plan.
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