She was endorsed by the city's former mayor John Tory last week in a last-ditch effort to boost her support, in a campaign where polls showed a consistent lead by Olivia Chow.
The conservative columnist, who styled himself as a city hall outsider, said he could bring a "fresh perspective" to the problems plaguing Canada's most populous city.
Myer Siemiatycki, professor emeritus at TMU, says Chow handled the brunt of questions from the other four top contenders who attended last night's debate.
Myer Siemiatycki, professor emeritus at TMU, says Chow handled the brunt of questions from the other four top contenders who attended last night’s debate.