Jennifer McKelvie
Jennifer McKelvie Life story
Jennifer McKelvie is a Canadian politician, who was first elected to the Toronto City Council in the 2018 municipal election.
John Tory: Toronto mayor quits after affair with ex-staffer during pandemic
By Thomas MackintoshBBC News
The mayor of Canadian city Toronto has resigned unexpectedly after admitting to a relationship with a former staff member.
John Tory 's announcement came shortly after newspaper reported he had An Affair with the 31-year-old woman - whom he did not name.
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. "
In a statement Mr Tory said: " 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 added.
Mr Tory said he would work with city employees and deputy mayor Jennifer Mckelvie to ensure an orderly transition to a new administration.
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. "
He took office in in the election.
Mr Tory was re-elected in 2018 and clinched a third term in office Four Years later.
A by-election at a later date and it will be held to determine an elected successor to Mr Tory.
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