Canada:Toronto mayor resigns after affair with ex-employee
The mayor of Canadian city Toronto has resigned unexpectedly after admitting to a relationship with a former staff member, the BBC reports.
John Tory quits shortly after the Toronto Star newspaper reported he was in a relationship with with the 31-year-old woman – who was not named.
He said the affair started during the Covid-19 pandemic and was “ended mutually by consent this year”.
The 68-year-old called the relationship a serious error in judgement.
“I am deeply sorry, and I apologise unreservedly to the people of Toronto, and to all of those hurt by my actions. Most of all, I apologise to my wife, Barb and to my family who I’ve let down more than anyone else,” he said in a statement according to BBC.
He added: “I deeply regret having to step away from a job that I love in a city that I love even more. I believe, in my heart, it is best to fully commit myself to the work that is required to repair these most important (family) relationships as well.”
