I'm a Toronto born-and-bred journalist, bestselling author, entrepreneur and television presenter whose career has been built on listening to people and telling their stories.
I've spent decades as a writer and editor for Canada's leading publications, exploring the issues, neighbourhoods, and businesses important to Toronto. I'm also the founder of Rosen's Cinnamon Buns.
Restore pride in our public spaces and confidence in our streets. Toronto works best when everyone feels welcome and secure. Existing laws will be enforced because safety and respect make us great.
Founder, artist, and community builder focused on bringing people together, supporting local communities, and creating a Toronto that works for everyone.
Founder, artist, and community organizer dedicated to connecting people, supporting local communities, and creating positive change through meaningful action.
Affordability & Opportunity
Making Toronto a city where people can afford to live, work, create, raise a family, and build a future without being priced out of their communities.
I'm known internationally for my work on screens (Workin' Moms, Handmaid's Tale) and stages like the Stratford Festival. I'm a published playwright, educator, volunteer, community organizer and mom.
As an arts educator I've taught learners across varied settings, including seven years as a lecturer at Carleton University. I led the formation of a resident coalition demanding accountability.
I am running for Mayor to reorganize the city structure, direct the conversation and bring systemic change to how our municipal institution delivers services, safety and opportunities for residents.
Comedian, Based and also Redpilled. Believes in a leadership without more money than sense! I was a comedian who's audience and community called upon him to run for mayor, and so I am!
I have a background and education in business administration and marketing but became disenchanted with the 'fake' business climate during the pandemic and decided to break out and become a comedian!
Violent Crime
I'm a municipal and land use planning lawyer running for Mayor. I live in the west end with my husband (a crown prosecutor) and our two young kids. I play hockey at Bill Bolton, garden and play drums.
10+ years as a municipal lawyer advising councils, residents and builders. Integrity Commissioner for Ontario municipalities. Former Senior Policy Advisor, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
Ending chronic homelessness. I'd create one taskforce across social services, healthcare and law enforcement, with one elected official accountable for measuring and reporting results.
Edward Gong, is a recipient of the Order of the British Empire, Canadian entrepreneur, director, artist, journalist, and corporate strategic planner.
From 2014 to 2023 he has hosted large scale events VIA CNTV, from 2015 to 2016 expanded into various ventures and expansion projects, in 2022 he founded a metaverse direct sales company
Coming down hard on crime, making the city affordable for all
I’m Habiba Desai, a Toronto-born U of T graduate, management consultant, and independent candidate for Mayor. I bring fresh ideas, practical experience, and a commitment to every Toronto community.
I’m a management consultant who has worked on development, economic, and community projects in Canada and internationally. I bring problem-solving experience beyond traditional politics.
Make Toronto an economic powerhouse through the Port of Toronto.
I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology. I am fluent in American sign language. I coached a deaf team. I was a member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario..
Member of progressive conservative party of Ontario.
Currently on the board of directors for my condo building
I ran in the 2023 Toronto mayoral race.
I've been a real estate agent for 35 years.
We need to clean up the city and make it more presentable
I'm a High Park-based cultural journalist, community leader, entrepreneur, educator, tastemaker and lifelong Torontonian.
I have years of experience as a trusted, globally-respected journalist, entrepreneur and cannabis industry innovator.
Making Toronto more accessible by addressing the cost-of-living crisis, improving our transit, improving the physical design of our City, and creating meaningful engagement points within communities.
I am a university student running to prove that the insiders who waste this city’s money are as deeply unpopular as we know they are.
Nothing at all. Proudly.
More lane less pain.
Scarborough resident and lifelong advocate. I raised $15M during to save the CNE. I help organizations achieve results. Time for a results-driven approach at City Hall.
Decades of helping in 15 countries in Asia, Europe and North America. Resolved crises across multiple sectors from financial to social to commercial. I am a lawyer, consultant, author + entrepreneur.
Toronto needs new revenue tools so it can adequately provide services. The $1.1 billion structural deficit cannot be solved using a property tax base. I know what can work to bridge the gap.
I’m 29, Toronto-raised and the son of a Portuguese father and Italian mother. I love our neighbourhoods and I’m an avid traveller and unapologetic city nerd who believes Toronto can be so much more.
I have a master’s in environmental studies, focused on urban planning. Travelling has shaped how I see cities too. I’m always looking for ideas Toronto can borrow, adapt and make its own.
Make Toronto worth it. Build more housing, improve transit and the public realm, and bring some creativity and fun back to city-building. I want Toronto trying big ideas again, not settling.
