While Torontonians are evenly split on their mayor’s handling of the job, the proportion who strongly disapprove of Olivia Chow’s performance is rising, according to a new Leger poll.

Older Torontonians also feel differently than younger ones about Chow’s performance.

The poll found that as many Metro Toronto residents generally approve (43 per cent) or disapprove (43 per cent) of the way Chow has managed the city’s affairs. In a June poll, 48 per cent of people approved of her performance.

The proportion that strongly disapprove (27 per cent) is up 10 points since then — now triple the nine per cent who strongly approve.

“These are unprecedented times and affordability is a huge issue across the board in this country and province, housing in particular in Toronto,” said Jennifer McLe

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