A dispatch from the front lines of the new French revolution

Farewell to Quebec

The special meeting of Toronto City Council begins at 12:30 p.m. EST. Read the <a href="http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2013.CC44.1" target="_blank">motion before council here</a>.
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Toronto Mayor Rob Ford stands in the council chamber in Toronto on Friday November 15, 2013 where councillors look to pass motions to limit his powers. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

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