In 1987, the actor Peter Ustinov called Toronto "New York, run by the Swiss." Now that could be taken in a couple of ways: it could mean Toronto is exciting and well-run, or Toronto is big and uptight. Either way, is it a description that still fits? Live from the Munk Centre for International Studies.

David Crombie was mayor of the City of Toronto from 1973 to 1978, and he also represented the Toronto riding of Rosedale in the House of Commons from 1978 to 1988.

Adam Giambrone is Toronto City councillor for Ward 18, Davenport, and chair of the Toronto Transit Commission. Visit adamgiambrone.ca.

Glen Murray is president & CEO of the Canadian Urban Institute, and a former mayor of Winnipeg.

John Sewell is a member of the Toronto Police Accountability Coalition, and is a former mayor of Toronto (1978-80). Visit johnsewell.com.

David Crombie was mayor of the City of Toronto from 1973 to 1978, and he also represented the Toronto riding of Rosedale in the House of Commons from 1978 to 1988.

Glen Murray is president & CEO of the Canadian Urban Institute, and a former mayor of Winnipeg.

John Sewell is a member of the Toronto Police Accountability Coalition, and is a former mayor of Toronto (1978-80). Visit johnsewell.com.

Adam Giambrone is Toronto City councillor for Ward 18, Davenport, and chair of the Toronto Transit Commission. Visit adamgiambrone.ca.

Daniel Kitts is a producer on The Agenda with Steve Paikin. His main areas of interest are international affairs and the debates around climate change. Daniel has worked at TVO since 1999. He has also worked at the CBC, and contributed articles to the National Post and globeandmail.com. Daniel holds a Bachelor's Degree from the Carleton School of Journalism. Follow Daniel on Twitter.

Daniel Kitts is a producer on The Agenda with Steve Paikin. His main areas of interest are international affairs and the debates around climate change. Daniel has worked at TVO since 1999. He has also worked at the CBC, and contributed articles to the National Post and globeandmail.com. Daniel holds a Bachelor's Degree from the Carleton School of Journalism. Follow Daniel on Twitter.

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Following Thursday's on-air discussion - Toronto: World Class or Second Class? - Steve Paikin hosted a live web-exclusive web chat featuring guests from the Munk Centre taking your questions.