Jenny Kalimbet

It depends on the size and scale of the dwelling. I support allowing more housing as-of-right where new development remains consistent with the existing height and character of the neighbourhood. Toronto does not have enough rental housing but we need to ensure that new development fits communities.

Yes. If appropriate indoor space is available and meets a person’s accessibility, safety and household needs, they should be required to leave the encampment. Our parks must remain safe, clean and accessible to everyone.

Before introducing new tolls or congestion charges, Toronto should reduce congestion by completing infrastructure projects on time, moving bike lanes off major arterial roads where appropriate, and strictly enforcing no-parking rules during peak hours.

No. Toronto residents already pay significant property taxes. We should work with other levels of government to address our infrastructure needs while conducting a thorough review of the City’s budget to find efficiencies, improve accountability, and ensure long-term sustainability.

Absolutely. Toronto residents deserve full transparency and accountability from their City. Major capital projects should have publicly available budgets, timelines and performance updates so residents can see how their tax dollars are being spent.

Toronto needs a visible and effective police and bylaw presence to deter crime, respond to disorder and keep our public spaces safe. At the same time, enforcement should work alongside prevention, mental health supports and community partnerships to address problems before they escalate.

As Toronto grows, our police service must have the staffing and resources needed to respond effectively, address violent and hate-motivated crime, improve community presence and keep our neighbourhoods and transit system safe.

Technology such as automated licence-plate readers can be an important tool for public safety, but its use must be carefully regulated. Toronto should establish clear rules governing access, data retention and sharing, with strong privacy protections and regular audits to prevent misuse.

Toronto residents need more frequent, reliable and safe transit on the routes they already use every day. Before committing significant funding to new expansion, we must improve existing TTC service, reduce delays and overcrowding, and ensure riders can get where they need on time.

Our streets must allow emergency vehicles to respond quickly, people with accessibility needs to travel safely, and businesses and trades to operate efficiently. A functioning city depends on the reliable movement of people, goods and essential services.

We need housing that people can actually afford, while providing appropriate supports for those experiencing homelessness so they can move into stable, permanent homes.

By bringing together government resources and outside expertise, we can build affordable and supportive housing faster and more efficiently. At the same time, the City must set clear affordability requirements, monitor results and ensure taxpayers receive value for every public dollar invested.

These areas are best positioned to accommodate growth because residents have better access to transportation, services and employment. We should increase housing supply while ensuring that growth is supported by the infrastructure and community services needed to maintain quality of life.

Toronto should expand appropriate as-of-right zoning, automate routine permits and cut unnecessary delays. Time is money—reducing red tape and approval times will lower construction costs and help get much-needed housing built faster.

Once a project is approved, its scope should not be changed without clear justification and identified funding. Toronto needs stronger accountability to prevent political changes from driving delays and cost overruns, while ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget.

Toronto should use specialized agencies where they can deliver services more efficiently and effectively. Clear performance targets, professional expertise and strong accountability can reduce bureaucracy, improve results and ensure taxpayers receive better value.

Property-tax revenues should generally grow with inflation and population, not through excessive tax increases. Toronto must live within its means, find efficiencies and ensure residents receive better value for the taxes they already pay.

Toronto should prioritize growth and transaction-based revenues rather than placing additional pressure on homeowners through property-tax increases. As the city grows, development and real-estate activity should contribute fairly to the infrastructure and services that growth requires.

Toronto should review its assets and identify underused or costly facilities that are no longer sustainable. Selling or consolidating these properties can reduce long-term maintenance costs and redirect resources toward essential infrastructure, while protecting important community services.

Toronto must work collaboratively with the provincial government to secure funding and approvals for key priorities. By finding common ground on housing, transit and infrastructure, we can deliver better results for Toronto residents.

Safety and order must be a priority. Residents deserve safe streets, parks, transit and public spaces. I will support effective enforcement, address crime and public disorder, and work with police, community partners and all levels of government to keep our neighbourhoods safe.

Safer, cleaner and better-maintained streets and public spaces. Residents should be able to see and feel the difference in their neighbourhood. I want to be judged on whether our community is safer, cleaner and better managed, while delivering these improvements responsibly with taxpayers’ money.

Review and redesign bike lanes that worsen safety or congestion or have low ridership. Where practical, move cycling routes to safer secondary roads and laneways, protecting cyclists while keeping major arterial roads moving for transit, emergency vehicles and traffic.

Peaceful protest is a democratic right, but it must remain peaceful, free from hate speech, and not block major roads, transit, hospitals or essential services. Toronto must protect lawful expression while keeping our city safe, moving and accessible.

Toronto should invest in technology that makes City services faster and easier to access. Residents and businesses should be able to obtain permits and licences, make payments and track service requests through simple, reliable digital systems that reduce wait times and red tape.

Toronto should first reduce unnecessary administrative, staffing and contract costs before asking residents to pay more. The City must review spending, eliminate duplication and inefficiencies, and ensure taxpayers receive the best possible value from every dollar.

Toronto must accelerate permits, inspections and approvals by cutting unnecessary red tape and modernizing City processes. Faster approvals will lower costs, attract investment, help businesses grow, create more jobs for residents and make Toronto more competitive.

Toronto must get the fundamentals right: affordable housing, reliable transportation, safe streets and a high quality of life. When people want to live and work here, employers, investment and major events will follow—creating jobs and strengthening our economy.

Basic maintenance should come first. Residents deserve clean streets, well-maintained roads and sidewalks, reliable snow clearing, accessible public washrooms and properly maintained parks. Getting the basics right is essential before we move to major improvements.

Toronto should protect existing cultural venues, performance spaces and creative workspaces from displacement. Smart planning and property measures can preserve the places that give our neighbourhoods character, support local artists and keep Toronto’s arts and nightlife vibrant.

Autonomous taxi services must serve all Torontonians, not just the most profitable areas. Toronto should require strong accessibility, citywide coverage and minimum service standards to ensure seniors, people with disabilities and residents across the city have reliable access.