Geddy Lee, bassist/keyboardist/lead vocalist for the veteran Canadian progressive hard rock power trio Rush, has moved away from his usual public avoidance of political matters to make an endorsement in the upcoming Toronto mayoral election on Monday, October 26, 2026. Lee has come out in favor of Toronto City Councilor Brad Bradford, who, among others, is running against current mayor Olivia Chow.
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow backs drastic measures, including cutting electricity to the U.S., to address trade disputes with the Trump administration.
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow signaled support for using Ontario ’s electricity exports as leverage against the United States as tensions between Canada and the Trump administration continue to escalate. During a CNN interview, the Hong Kong-born politician said Canada should do “whatever it takes,” including raising electricity prices, to get Washington’s attention. DETAIL: Chow’s comments came after Ontario Premier Doug Ford branded Trump a “dictator” and threatened to restrict electricity exports to the U.S., although he later said he would not take such action unilaterally. Critics warn that cutting electricity supplies would hurt ordinary Americans and deprive Canadian producers of revenue, while…Open