The Aporia · Free school lunches or no land transfer tax? Readers weigh in on Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford's big ideas

Edward Keenan explores two key campaign promises from the Toronto mayoral race: Olivia Chow's proposal for free school lunches and Brad Bradford's idea to eliminate land transfer taxes on homes under $1.1 million. He presents readers with questions about the practicality and financial viability of these initiatives, inviting them to consider which promise is more compelling and whether it influences their voting intentions.

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In his latest column, Edward Keenan examined two major promises from the Toronto mayoral campaign: Olivia Chow's proposal for free school lunches and Brad Bradford's idea to eliminate the land transfer tax on homes selling for less than $1.1 million. Both plans have faced criticism over their financial viability, with readers questioning which is more practical and whether these ideas are influencing voter intentions in the upcoming election.

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In his latest column, Edward Keenan took a closer look at two of the biggest promises of the Toronto mayoral campaign: Olivia Chow’s plan for free school lunches and Brad Bradford’s plan to eliminate the land transfer tax on homes selling for less than $1.1 million.

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🔮 In his latest column, Edward Keenan took a closer look at two of the biggest promises of the Toronto mayoral campaign: Olivia Chow’s plan for free school lunches and Brad Bradford’s plan to eliminate the land transfer tax on homes selling for less than $1.1 million.

2026-10-08 · Toronto Star

Free school lunches or no land transfer tax? Readers weigh in on Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford's big ideas · assertive framing

In his latest column, Edward Keenan took a closer look at two of the biggest promises of the Toronto mayoral campaign: Olivia Chow’s plan for free school lunches and Brad Bradford’s plan to eliminate the land transfer tax on homes selling for less than $1.1 million. asserted

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Highlighting critics’ doubts over both proposals’ financial feasibility, he asked readers which resonates more, which is more practical and whether either is changing how they plan to vote. asserted

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Free school lunches or no land transfer tax? Readers weigh in on Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford's big ideas

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