John Tory comes under attack at mayoral debate over past comments on white privilege, racism

John Tory comes under attack at mayoral debate over past comments on white privilege, racism

By VICTORIA GIBSON | Published in The Globe and Mail | Published on October 1, 2018

Comments once made by John Tory – about white privilege and about his visceral description of shooting suspects – took centre stage during a mayoral debate on Monday night that focused on issues in Toronto’s black community.

Mr. Tory’s denial of the existence of white privilege during the previous mayoral election was recalled by an audience member during the open question period but the mayor said he has changed his mind.

“I can honestly say that you live and you learn, and let me say off the top, white privilege does exist,” Mr. Tory said, noting the statements were made “several years ago” and that he had learned better since that time.

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