John Tory is a former Canadian politician, lawyer, and businessman who served as the 65th mayor of Toronto from 2014 to 2023.
With a successful career spanning many fields, Tory has become a prominent figure in Canadian politics. He rose to prominence as the Leader of the Official Opposition in Ontario from 2005 to 2007 and then as the Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario.
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- Full name: John Howard Tory
- Date of birth: May 28, 1954
- Age: 69 years old
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- Place of birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Nationality: Canadian
- Occupation: Politician, Lawyer, Businessman
- Height: 183cm
- Parents: John A. Tory (father), Elizabeth Bacon (mother)
- Siblings: 3
- Spouse: Barbara Hackett
- Children: Four
- Relationship status: Married
- Net worth: $3 million
Early life and education
At 69, JohnHoward Tory was born on May 28, 1954, in Toronto, Ontario, to John A. Tory and Elizabeth Bacon. He grew up in Toronto with two brothers, Jeffery and Michael, and a sister, Jennifer.
Tory attended the University of Toronto, a public high school affiliated with the University of Toronto.
He then attended Trinity College, University of Toronto, and received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 1975.
Tory attended Osgoode Hall Law School at York University and graduated with a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1978. He was licensed to practice law in Ontario in 1980.
Personal life
John Tory has been married to Barbara Hackett since 1978. They met while studying at York University. The couple have four children: Susan, Chris, George and John.
Tory’s personal life was quite private and he maintained a stable and committed relationship with his wife throughout his political and business career.
Career
After completing his studies, John Tory began his career as a lawyer, political strategist and businessman. He was a journalist for Toronto radio stations CFTR and CHFI in the 1970s before joining the law firm Tory, Tory, DesLauriers & Binnington.
He served under the premier of Ontario as principal secretary to the premier and deputy cabinet secretary.
Tory also held various roles in the Canadian federal government, including serving as campaign chairman for then-Prime Minister Brian Mulroney.
In the late 1990s, Tory worked in senior positions at Rogers Communications, one of Canada’s largest publishing and broadcasting companies.
He later became CEO of Rogers subsidiary Rogers Cable. Tory’s career also included serving as the ninth commissioner of the Canadian Football League from 1996 to 2000.
Tory’s political career took off when he ran for mayor of Toronto in the 2003 municipal election. Although he did not win, he became leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario from 2004 to 2009.
He also served as Leader of the Official Opposition in Ontario from 2005 to 2007. After leaving politics, Tory became a talk show host on CFRB radio and served as volunteer president of the non-profit group CivicAction.
Net asset value
John Tory has amassed a net worth of approximately $50 million through various pursuits, including political, legal, and business careers.
Social Media
- Instagram Name: @johntory
- Twitter Username: @JohnTory
