Watch: George Smitherman sits down with Xtra

Toronto mayoral candidate on policing, Pride's censorship controversy, development and more

Leading up to the Oct 25 municipal election, Xtra sat down with Toronto’s mayoral and Ward 27 candidates.

On Aug 18, we spoke to George Smitherman to get his thoughts on the top issues facing gay and lesbian voters, Pride Toronto’s censorship controversy, policing, civil liberties, development, electoral reform and more.

Watch our entire interview with Smitherman below:
(Note: the video is in five parts. Click the arrows at the side of the video player to skip to the next part. Or click here to see the playlist on YouTube.)

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