Olivia Chow is Toronto's new mayor and promises 'action'

Fresh off an election win, Olivia Chow is assembling her team and making plans at city hall.

Fresh off an election win, Olivia Chow is assembling her team and making plans at city hall.

Toronto's new mayor-elect told reporters Thursday that she has hired a chief-of-staff, has been immersed in meetings for the past several days, and has three immediate priorities as she transitions into the role.

There will be no blue-ribbon panels and reports. Instead, there will be consultations with experts and then movement, she said.

"I've learned a lot and, certainly, I'm very ready to take action," Chow said.