Mayor · Ontario

Olivia Chow

Toronto

Member since
Nov 15, 2022
Current mandate
2022–2026 Term
Latest vote
Jul 31, 2026

Voting record

1,420 recorded votes · 2022–2026 Term

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1,046 Yea (74%)204 Nay (14%)170 Abstain (12%)

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  1. Jul 31, 2026

    Introduce and Pass Confirmatory Bill on Introduction of General Bills and Confirming Bills. Carried 22-0-4.

    Division 2171 · Carried, 22-0

    Yea
  2. Jul 31, 2026

    Introduce and Pass General Bills on Introduction of General Bills and Confirming Bills. Carried 22-0-4.

    Division 2170 · Carried, 22-0

    Yea
  3. Jul 31, 2026

    2026.MM43.128Island Ferry Fares Free This August for Children and Seniors

    Division 2169 · Carried, 15-5

    Yea
  4. Jul 31, 2026

    Adopt Item on Exploring a Partnership with Jays Care Foundation to Establish a Jays Care Academy in Toronto - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle. Carried 24-0-2.

    Division 2168 · Carried, 24-0

    Yea
  5. Jul 31, 2026

    Amend Item on 1410 to 1416 Eglinton Avenue West - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions. Carried 23-3.

    Division 2167 · Carried, 23-3

    Yea
  6. Jul 31, 2026

    2026.MM43.75Stricter Oversight for Large Data Centres

    Division 2166 · Carried, 25-0

    Yea
  7. Jul 31, 2026

    Perks - motion 1b on 2 Whitney Avenue - Application to Erect a Structure in the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District. Carried 23-0-3.

    Division 2165 · Carried, 23-0

    Yea
  8. Jul 31, 2026

    Perks - motion 1a on 2 Whitney Avenue - Application to Erect a Structure in the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District. Carried 20-4-2.

    Division 2164 · Carried, 20-4

    Yea
  9. Jul 31, 2026

    Amend Item on 245 to 251 Marlee Avenue, 1 to 7 Romar Crescent and 16 Stayner Avenue - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions. Carried 20-3-3.

    Division 2163 · Carried, 20-3

    Abstain
  10. Jul 30, 2026

    Adopt Item as Amended on Initial Findings Report: Transit Priority Measures to Support the 505 Dundas 6-Minute Network. Carried 20-2-4.

    Division 2162 · Carried, 20-2

    Yea
  11. Jul 30, 2026

    CC34.17 - Adopt the Item on Chinatown Tomorrow Planning Initiative - Final Report. Carried 23-1-2.

    Division 2161 · Carried, 23-1

    Abstain
  12. Jul 30, 2026

    Chernos Lin - motion 1 on 922 Millwood Road - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval. Carried 12-11-3.

    Division 2160 · Carried, 12-11

    Abstain
  13. Jul 30, 2026

    Chernos Lin - motion 2 on 590 and 592 Roehampton Avenue, 7, 9, 11, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27 and 29 Glenavy Avenue and 7 Glazebrook Avenue - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval. Carried 23-1-2.

    Division 2159 · Carried, 23-1

    Yea
  14. Jul 30, 2026

    Amend Item on 590 and 592 Roehampton Avenue, 7, 9, 11, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27 and 29 Glenavy Avenue and 7 Glazebrook Avenue - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval. Carried 21-2-3.

    Division 2158 · Carried, 21-2

    Yea
  15. Jul 30, 2026

    Adopt Item as Amended on 1-11 Vinci Crescent - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment Applications - Decision Report - Approval. Carried 18-4-4.

    Division 2157 · Carried, 18-4

    Abstain
  16. Jul 30, 2026

    Amend Item (Additional) on 1-11 Vinci Crescent - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment Applications - Decision Report - Approval. Carried 21-1-4.

    Division 2156 · Carried, 21-1

    Abstain
  17. Jul 30, 2026

    Carroll - motion 2 on 537, 539, 541, 543, 545, 547 and 551 Eglinton Avenue East and 59 and 61 Hoyle Avenue - Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment Application- Decision Report - Approval. Carried 20-2-4.

    Division 2155 · Carried, 20-2

    Abstain
  18. Jul 30, 2026

    Chernos Lin - Defer the item on 537, 539, 541, 543, 545, 547 and 551 Eglinton Avenue East and 59 and 61 Hoyle Avenue - Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment Application- Decision Report - Approval. Lost 7-13-6.

    Division 2154 · Lost, 7-13

    Abstain
  19. Jul 30, 2026

    Waive Referral on The Mayor's Seat: Restoring Direct Mayoral Accountability on the Toronto Police Service Board - by Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak. Lost 7-18-1.

    Division 2153 · Lost, 7-18

    Nay
  20. Jul 30, 2026

    Waive Referral on A Fair Approach to Removing Nuisance Trees in the City - by Councillor Vincent Crisanti, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata. Lost 9-15-2.

    Division 2152 · Lost, 9-15

    Yea
  21. Jul 30, 2026

    Adopt Item on Toronto Transit Commission Infrastructure Capacity and Development - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers. Carried 22-0-4.

    Division 2151 · Carried, 22-0

    Yea
  22. Jul 30, 2026

    Waive Referral on Use of Rubber Speed Bumps on Roadways - by Councillor Anthony Perruzza, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle. Lost 13-9-4.

    Division 2150 · Lost, 13-9

    Yea
  23. Jul 30, 2026

    Adopt Item on Facing the Facts: Endorsing the Findings and Warnings of the Office of the Inspector General of Policing for an Urgent Reckoning and Immediate Action Necessary to Address and Stop Rising Antisemitism and All Forms of Hate - by Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle. Carried 23-0-3.

    Division 2149 · Carried, 23-0

    Yea
  24. Jul 30, 2026

    Adopt Item on Exploring Partnerships to Create a New Community Centre with Toronto's Filipino Community - by Councillor Neethan Shan, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow. Carried 24-0-2.

    Division 2148 · Carried, 24-0

    Yea
  25. Jul 30, 2026

    Adopt Item on Proclaiming July as Caribbean Heritage Month - by Councillor Neethan Shan, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise. Carried 24-0-2.

    Division 2147 · Carried, 24-0

    Yea
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Attendance

94%

262 of 279 recorded meetings attended

Declared interests

  • 2026.TE34.17 · Chinatown Tomorrow Planning Initiative - Final Report

    City Council · Jul 29, 2026

    as her home is within the district covered by the Chinatown Tomorrow Planning Initiative.

  • 2026.TE34.21 · 191-199 College Street and 74-76 Henry Street - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval

    City Council · Jul 29, 2026

    as she lives near the site that is the subject of Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment.

  • 2026.TE31.20 · Chinatown Tomorrow Planning Initiative - Proposals Report

    City Council · Apr 22, 2026

    as she lives within the area being considered on this item.

  • 2025.TE20.29 · Use of Nathan Phillips Square for Various Events - May 1 - September 30, 2025

    City Council · Mar 26, 2025

    as her family member is employed by one of the organizations seeking an exemption for their fundraiser event.

  • 2024.MM23.16 · 171 Pendrith Street - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councilor Parthi Kandavel

    City Council · Nov 14, 2024

    as members of her family own property and live nearby to 171 Pendrith Street.

Roles

Olivia Chow has not held any official positions.

Elections

  • Toronto · OntarioNov 15, 2022 – Present

Parliamentary associations

  • Toronto City Council