Well-known radio host and city builder John Tory recently accepted the role of co-chair of DiverseCity, joining Ratna Omidvar who founded the initiative with the late David Pecaut.
“I was very touched and honoured when David asked me to take on this role. I had the privilege of co-founding the Toronto City Summit Alliance with David Pecaut. In the years that followed, David was the driving force behind so many powerful city-building projects. DiverseCity is among those that have had a measurable impact on the lives of all Torontonians. I look forward to continuing David’s legacy and ensuring that Toronto’s diversity is an asset we continue to display proudly. I believe firmly that when we can broaden the horizons of our leadership landscape, our city will benefit from the knowledge, culture, ideas and expertise of our diverse population.”
John Tory is a Canadian business leader, community activist and broadcaster and former leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario and former Member of Provincial Parliament. Mr. Tory was elected leader of the Ontario PC Party in 2004, and was elected MPP for the riding of Dufferin Peel Wellington Grey in 2005. The early years of his career were spent practicing law in Toronto and working for Ontario Premier Bill Davis. When he returned to practice law, he accepted invitations to join the boards of several prominent Canadian companies, including Rogers Communications Inc. He later joined the Rogers Group of Companies, first as President and CEO of Rogers Media and then as President and CEO of Rogers Cable. Mr. Tory has served as campaign chair for several charitable organizations including Metro Toronto United Way and St. Michael’s Hospital. He is a founding board member and the new chair of the Toronto City Summit Alliance.