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Anthony Furey is a Canadian journalist and political commentator, who ran unsuccessfully for Mayor of Toronto in the 2023 Toronto mayoral by-election, placing fourth behind Olivia Chow with 4.95% of the vote,[1] and then again for city councillor in a 2024 Don Valley West municipal by-election on November 4, 2024, losing to Rachel Chernos Lin.[2] He is a conservative columnist and commentator and an executive with the right-wing True North Centre for Public Policy.[3]
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| Born | Unknown |
| Political party | Conservative |
Journalism career
editFurey has written for various publications, including the National Post and the Toronto Sun. He has also contributed articles to the HuffPost and Maclean's.
Political career
editFurey has participated in several political campaigns, including a run for mayor of Toronto in 2023. He is now contesting the Don Valley West municipal by-election.[4][5]
Controversies
editFurey has faced criticism regarding his views on certain issues, such as immigration and Islam[citation needed]. Some statements attributed to him have been challenged for promoting misconceptions and stereotypes[citation needed].
References
edit- ^ "Toronto election: Live results of 2023 vote for city's next mayor". Global News. June 26, 2023. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ^ "Rachel Chernos Lin beats Anthony Furey in Don Valley West byelection". Toronto Star. November 4, 2024. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ^ "Conservative Toronto mayoral candidate Anthony Furey gaining ground, latest poll suggests". CBC News. June 5, 2023. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ^ "Councillor Ward 15, Don Valley West By-Election: List of Certified Candidates & Third Party Advertisers".
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Marchesan, John (2024-10-26). "Advance voting begins in tightly contested Don Valley West by-election". CityNews Toronto. Retrieved 2024-10-29.