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Bradford Proposes Public Toronto Water, Promises 25% Bill Cuts

By Drooid · Oct 22, 2026, 2:41 AM UTC · How we work

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Brad Bradford proposes converting Toronto Water into a publicly owned utility.
He says the change would cut average water bills by $1,100 annually, a 25 percent reduction.
Olivia Chow, David Suzuki and 15 councillors argue the plan risks privatization and unelected control.
A Nanos poll shows Chow’s lead over Bradford narrowed to 3.2 percent ahead of the Oct. 26 mayoral election.

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Brad Bradford proposes converting Toronto Water into a publicly owned utility.
He says the change would cut average water bills by $1,100 annually, a 25 percent reduction.
Olivia Chow, David Suzuki and 15 councillors argue the plan risks privatization and unelected control.
A Nanos poll shows Chow’s lead over Bradford narrowed to 3.2 percent ahead of the Oct. 26 mayoral election.