Chow and Bradford face off in CP24 Toronto Decides debate on October 22
CTV News Toronto and CP24 will host a free televised debate between the two leading Toronto mayoral candidates on Thursday, October 22 at 7 p.m.
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CTV News Toronto and CP24 will host a free, commercial-free debate between Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford on Thursday, October 22 at 7 p.m., four days before Toronto votes on October 26. The debate is called "Toronto Decides: The Municipal Debate."
When and where to watch
CTV News reports the debate will air live on CP24 and stream for free at CP24.com and CTVNewsToronto.ca. Viewers can also watch on the CP24 and CTV News apps. The Crave streaming service will carry the broadcast as well.
The debate is commercial-free.
Who is moderating
CTV News anchor Michelle Dube will moderate. Newstalk 1010 host John Moore will bring questions submitted by CP24 viewers.
What to expect
CTV News reports the debate will cover housing and affordability, transit, public safety, and city finances. Those are the topics that have driven the campaign since September. Viewers can submit questions to CP24 for possible use during the broadcast.
The most recent Nanos Research poll conducted for CP24 and CTV News showed 49.8 per cent of decided voters supporting Chow compared to 46.6 per cent for Bradford. A further 16 per cent of respondents said they remain undecided, according to CTV News. That group of undecided voters is large enough to decide the election either way.
Nanos Research founder Nik Nanos told CTV News the debate "could be the defining moment of the whole campaign." Former Toronto mayor John Tory, now a CTV News municipal affairs expert, said the debate could be consequential for both candidates.
What it means for voters
If you plan to vote on October 26 and want to hear from both candidates before you do, the debate starts at 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, on CP24 or streamed free at CP24.com. Voting day runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at locations across the city; the City of Toronto's website has a voter information tool to find your voting place.
You can read more about both candidates and their platforms at /on/toronto-2026/news.
Questions this story answers
When is the CP24 Toronto Decides debate between Chow and Bradford?
CTV News reports the debate will take place on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 7 p.m. Eastern time. That is four days before voting day on October 26. CTV News Toronto anchor Michelle Dube will moderate, with Newstalk 1010 host John Moore bringing viewer questions.
Where can I watch the CP24 Toronto Decides debate?
CTV News reports the debate will air on CP24 and stream at CP24.com and CTVNewsToronto.ca. It is also available on the CP24 and CTV News apps. The Crave streaming service will carry it as well. The broadcast is commercial-free, so there are no ad breaks.
Who is moderating the CP24 Toronto Decides debate?
CTV News reports the debate will be moderated by CTV News Toronto anchor Michelle Dube. Newstalk 1010 host John Moore will bring in questions submitted by CP24 viewers. Both candidates will appear: incumbent Mayor Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford, the city councillor challenging her.
What topics will the Toronto Decides debate cover?
CTV News reports the debate will cover housing and affordability, transit, public safety, and city finances. These have been the main issues in the campaign. Viewers can submit questions to CP24 for possible inclusion in the debate.
Who is in the CP24 Toronto Decides debate?
Incumbent Mayor Olivia Chow and city councillor Brad Bradford are the two participants. They are the two leading candidates for Toronto mayor in the October 26 election. According to a Nanos Research poll conducted for CP24 and CTV News, 49.8 per cent of decided voters supported Chow compared to 46.6 per cent for Bradford, with 16 per cent still undecided.
Is the CP24 Toronto Decides debate free to watch?
CTV News reports the debate will be commercial-free and will stream for free at CP24.com and CTVNewsToronto.ca and on the CP24 and CTV News apps, in addition to airing on the CP24 channel. The Crave service also carries it, though a Crave subscription is required to use that service.
Where can I find more information about the Toronto mayoral candidates before the debate?
Profiles of Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford are on this site at /on/toronto-2026/candidates/olivia-chow and /on/toronto-2026/candidates/brad-bradford. The Toronto election news page at /on/toronto-2026/news has coverage of both candidates throughout the campaign, including their housing, transit, and public safety commitments.
When is voting day for the Toronto municipal election?
Voting day is Monday, October 26, 2026. Polls are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The debate on October 22 is the last scheduled televised debate before voters go to the polls. To find your voting place, use the City of Toronto's voter information tool or visit toronto.ca.
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