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Rob Ford faces council censure

A week after he admitted to smoking crack cocaine, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford faces a non-binding council motion requesting that he take a temporary leave of absence.

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"I think he's an addict of substance abuse and an addict of food," said Coun. Giorgio Mammoliti of the Mayor. Says mayor should consider treatment. Says today's motion is a waste of time because it's non-binding.

by Andrew Lupton 11/13/2013 2:36:14 PM
Coun. Frances Nunziata is calling the council meeting to order.

by Geoff Nixon via twitter 11/13/2013 2:39:30 PM
National anthem has just played. The mayor has entered council chambers.

by Geoff Nixon via twitter 11/13/2013 2:41:25 PM
Counci is set to begin. I have a feeling those expecting a public intervention will be disappointed #sl http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BY9XDszCQAAVzEx.jpg

by Steven D'Souza via twitter 11/13/2013 2:41:50 PM
Meeting has begun. Will this be a big fight or will Councillor Gord Perks' suggestion to send this to the Integrity Commissioner go ahead?

by Lorenda Reddekopp via twitter 11/13/2013 2:42:42 PM
Mayor Ford makes a presentation about Truth and Reconciliation (about First Nations people) #sl http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BY9Xcj6CYAAn1qp.jpg

by Steven D'Souza via twitter 11/13/2013 2:43:32 PM
Mayor Ford arrives at city hall for 1st council mtg. since admitting to smoking crack. All smiles. @… instagram.com

by Evan Mitsui via twitter 11/13/2013 2:45:01 PM
Mayor Rob Ford reading a proclamation. There are items to get to before the motion for him to step aside http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BY9X71eCMAE9oQN.jpg

by Lorenda Reddekopp via twitter 11/13/2013 2:45:40 PM
He proclaims it the year of Truth and Reconciliation (for Aboriginal people) #sl

by Lorenda Reddekopp via twitter 11/13/2013 2:46:51 PM
Heading in to city hall this morning, Coun. Doug Ford tells reporters today will be about "grandstanding."

by Andrew Lupton 11/13/2013 2:50:24 PM
Mayor Ford now recognizing a pair of people who came to the aid of an injured cyclist in September.

by Geoff Nixon via twitter 11/13/2013 2:52:27 PM
It's standing room only in council chambers at Toronto city hall. Members of the media say they've never seen it so packed.

by Andrew Lupton 11/13/2013 2:52:30 PM
“You are truly heroes,” Ford says of the two citizens who helped injured man.

by Geoff Nixon via twitter 11/13/2013 2:53:57 PM
Mayor now with special presentation for two good Samaritans #sl one is Frances Nunziata's son http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BY9Z7cLIYAE1aXO.jpg

by Steven D'Souza via twitter 11/13/2013 2:54:23 PM
Three councillor appear to be absent: Augimeri, Perruzza and Lindsay Luby #sl

by Steven D'Souza via twitter 11/13/2013 2:57:38 PM
Council going through procedural business first. Big debate still few minutes away http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BY9cCy2CYAAu5e2.jpg

by Steven D'Souza via twitter 11/13/2013 3:03:37 PM
Its clear Mayor won't apologize. Speaker can only give verbal warning. "You know what Madame speaker I'm sorry.... " not his intent.

by Jamie Strashin via twitter 11/13/2013 4:18:52 PM
Mayor Ford finally relents and apologizes to the applause of the crowd #sl

by Steven D'Souza via twitter 11/13/2013 4:18:53 PM
I predict speaker clears chamber in next 20 minutes.

by Jamie Strashin via twitter 11/13/2013 4:20:11 PM
For those tuning in to council for first time, this petty bickering is typical

by Steven D'Souza via twitter 11/13/2013 4:20:14 PM
Accidental apology by Ford to @DenzilMW for an alleged confrontation on council floor moments ago. Applause all around.

by Evan Mitsui via twitter 11/13/2013 4:20:36 PM
See our letter to Mayor Ford signed by 30 Councillors here toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2…

by m_layton via twitter retweeted by cbcsteve 11/13/2013 4:21:07 PM
Yikes. "@BenSpurr : Here's Ford and Minnan-Wong on the floor, with Cllr Davis apparently trying to intervene http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BY9nepUCIAAWyLv.jpg”

by Metro Morning via twitter retweeted by evanmitsui 11/13/2013 4:21:14 PM
Back-to-back questions about rules surrounding councillors moving about the chambers during meetings, following Minnan-Wong/Ford issue.

by Geoff Nixon via twitter 11/13/2013 4:23:23 PM
Mike Del Grande asking Mayor how he would handle his own situation in the business world http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BY9uib_CQAApODc.jpg

by Steven D'Souza via twitter 11/13/2013 4:24:26 PM
We may see the censored police information involving Project Brazen 2 and Mayor Rob Ford as early as this afternoon.

by Jennifer Pagliaro via twitter retweeted by StrashinCBC 11/13/2013 4:25:27 PM
Cllr Del Grande asking Mayor about episode of sleeping worker who Ford said should be dismissed immediately. "You would show no compassion"

by Jamie Strashin via twitter 11/13/2013 4:26:38 PM
Del Grande asking about Ford's furor about a sleeping parks and rec employee. Ford says he supports Mammoliti who saw repeated behaviour #sl

by Steven D'Souza via twitter 11/13/2013 4:26:52 PM
Del Grande sharpening the knife. Points to past incidents like at ACC where Mayor apologized and then repeated same mistakes.

by Jamie Strashin via twitter 11/13/2013 4:28:09 PM
Del Grande now reminding Ford about his apology to council over Air Canada centre incident a few years ago

by Steven D'Souza via twitter 11/13/2013 4:28:18 PM
To laughter, Mayor says he has never had any repeat instances at ACC.

by Jamie Strashin via twitter 11/13/2013 4:28:41 PM
Mayor says he apologizes and it hasn't happened again (being drunk) at the ACC

by Steven D'Souza via twitter 11/13/2013 4:28:55 PM
Del Grande: do you expect more of others than you do of yourdelf? Ford: I've always been "straight" while at work.

by Jamie Strashin via twitter 11/13/2013 4:29:47 PM
Del grande to Ford: do you expect more of others than you do of others? Ford: I'm here on time everyday #sl

by Steven D'Souza via twitter 11/13/2013 4:30:17 PM
DMW: do you still have zero tolerance for drugs guns and gangs? How does this apply to you?

by Jamie Strashin via twitter 11/13/2013 4:31:35 PM
DMW: have you purchase illegal drugs in past two years. Ford: yes I have.

by Jamie Strashin via twitter 11/13/2013 4:32:14 PM
Coun. Denzil-Minnan Wong to Ford: "Have you purchased illegal drugs in the past two years?"
[Long pause] … "Yes I have."

by Andrew Lupton 11/13/2013 4:32:15 PM
It jus went very quiet in here as Ford admits to buying illegal drugs

by Evan Mitsui via twitter 11/13/2013 4:32:22 PM
BREAKING: Minnan Wong asks mayor if he's purchased illegal drugs in last two years. Long pause. Ford: Yes I have #sl

by Steven D'Souza via twitter 11/13/2013 4:32:39 PM
Ford making distinction between life inside and outside city hall. Repeats his apology. All I can do is move on.

by Jamie Strashin via twitter 11/13/2013 4:33:13 PM
Ford: I understand embarrassment I've caused city. I'm humiliated by it. I've made personal mistakes #sl

by Steven D'Souza via twitter 11/13/2013 4:33:20 PM
Ford: we have all made mistakes..unfortunately I'm in a position to have mine exposed.

by Jamie Strashin via twitter 11/13/2013 4:34:52 PM
Ford on 15 Windor: it is not a crack house! #sl

by Steven D'Souza via twitter 11/13/2013 4:36:11 PM
Ford on 15 Windsor. "It is not a crackhouse...have you been there?" Thompson: I have no interest in going there, I'm not a crack user."

by Jamie Strashin via twitter 11/13/2013 4:36:31 PM
Councillor Thompson: I have no interest in being in that house I'm not a crack user #sl

by Steven D'Souza via twitter 11/13/2013 4:36:55 PM