Protecting Our Waterfront: Doug Ford’s Attack on Toronto’s Autonomy

Making Our Parks More Fun and Vibrant with More Food Options

I successfully pushed the City to move forward with a plan to expand food and beverage options in Toronto parks, helping make our public spaces more vibrant and community-oriented. The strategy includes creating more opportunities for local and diverse vendors, reviewing existing contracts, and ensuring supports like waste management and public washrooms are considered. I also introduced a motion to pilot park kiosks in Toronto–St. Paul’s, inspired by successful models in cities like New York, to create welcoming gathering spaces where residents can enjoy food, coffee, and community in our parks.

Protecting Renters with a Maximum Temperature By-law

Since first introducing a motion in 2012 to establish a maximum indoor temperature standard for rental housing, I have continued pushing the City to act as summers become hotter and more dangerous for tenants, especially seniors. After yet another delay from staff, I introduced an amendment requiring a by-law framework to be brought forward next month, including options to prevent costs from being passed on to tenants through above-guideline rent increases. I will continue fighting to ensure the City finally takes action to protect renters from unsafe indoor heat.

Fighting for a Safe and Reliable TTC

Following multiple major TTC service disruptions this spring caused by infrastructure failures and aging equipment, I moved a motion at the TTC Board demanding an urgent action plan to reduce delays and improve reliability. Infrastructure-related failures are now one of the leading causes of service interruptions, highlighting the consequences of delayed capital investment over many years. Toronto residents deserve a transit system they can rely on to get to work, school, and appointments on time, and I am pushing for the investments and maintenance needed to restore confidence in the TTC.