Uninvited guest steals show at Toronto mayoral debate

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A man purported to be perennial candidate Kevin Clarke made a scene Monday night during the event at the Daily Bread Food Bank.

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Although only the top polling candidates were invited to the event, that didn’t stop a man identified on social media as Clarke, one of the 102 contestants vying for the city’s top job in the June 26 byelection, from making his voice heard as Ana Bailao, Brad Bradford, Olivia Chow, Mitzie Hunter and Josh Matlow looked on.From our newsroom to your inbox at noon, the latest headlines, stories, opinion and photos from the Toronto Sun.

“Get your hands off me, that is assault,” the man yelled during a livestream of the event before later pulling down the stage’s backdrop. Clarke could not be reached by phone immediately and an email seeking comment was not returned by deadline..The longtime activist has tried to seek office as an MP, MPP and councillor and finished 11th in the 2022 mayoral race with 4,333 votes — about 0.79% support from all ballots cast.

Hosted by TV and radio host Maggie John, the debate sought the candidates’ positions on issues such as affordability, food insecurity and poverty.

 

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