The early years of a born politician
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from Toronto Life’slong-form archives Dear Reader, Mayor John Tory shocked Torontonians when he announced his resignation last week, admitting that he’d had a months-long relationship with a former staffer 37 years his junior. His departure is an explosive twist in the long career of a political and corporate titan best known for being hard-working, pragmatic and, well, bland. This week, we revisit a profile of Tory and his ambitious rise through the corridors of power—from his high-flying days as a political adviser and Rogers president to the ill-fated run for premier that would eventually lead him to city hall. —Madi Haslam, digital editor Working the back rooms, John Tory has made everyone from Bill Davis to Brian Mulroney look good. Now, he’s cashing in years of political capital in his bid to become premier BY PHILIP PREVILLE | AUGUST 1, 2007 In both business and politics, John Tory has cast himself as a perfectly decent and ordinary guy. He looks the part, too: he’s handsome, but in an ordinary way. He may not have a magnetic presence, but he’s approachable. And he leaves you with the impression that he’s smarter and more competent than most people. This is the man Tory wants you to know—and, to meet him, you would never guess how long he’s been crafting that image. In this profile from 2007, Philip Preville chronicles Tory’s ascent from Young Progressive Conservative to political strategist and corporate heavyweight laying the groundwork for his provincial and mayoral campaigns. READ THE FULL STORY Our current issue MARCH 2023: INSIDE THE BATTLE FOR THE TORONTO STAR Jordan Bitove and Paul Rivett promised to lead the Toronto Star into a golden era. Within two years, their big egos and clashing visions nearly tore the company apart. Our March issue shares the untold story of the owners’ doomed partnership, taking readers inside the vicious battle for control of the country’s largest newspaper. If you’re still not receiving Toronto Life at home, what are you waiting for? Subscribe today. Follow us for the latest from Toronto Life |
