Toronto's city council chamber roared in applause for Coun. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementIn his final speech, Perks thanked his team, family and constituents for their support in his two decades of service. Stephen Holyday, who finds himself occasionally clashing with Perks at meetings, suggested he cut his final capitalism comment to save time. The two embraced on the floor of the council chamber, setting aside their political differences and acknowledging their shared responsibility as public servants. "We do have debates and disagreements, and that's normal, that's us struggling to imagine the world we want," Perks said.