Protecting Renters with a Maximum Temperature By-law

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

Doug Ford’s plan to bring jets to Billy Bishop Airport could significantly reshape Toronto’s waterfront, including potential expropriation of Little Norway Park and parts of the Toronto Islands for expansion. New details point to major impacts, including 10 million annual passengers, up to 400% traffic increases at Bathurst and Lakeshore, reduced housing capacity in the Port Lands, and a projected cost of up to $5 billion, alongside serious questions about economic benefits and public health impacts from increased emissions. In response, I successfully moved a motion requiring Toronto Public Health to update its study on the health impacts of jets, and I will continue pushing for transparency, evidence-based decision-making, and meaningful public consultation.

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.