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City Council · Ward 03

Etobicoke-Lakeshore

4
Candidates registered
11
Days until polls open
Mon, Oct 26
Election day

Five decisions facing the next council

Should Toronto permit substantially more housing as-of-right in every ward, including areas currently dominated by detached and semi-detached homes?

1 of 4 candidates responded

  • Anthony Internicola
    Yes

    I support more housing, with zoning shaped through community consultation and backed by infrastructure, transit, services and appropriate design.

When a person living in a park has been offered an available indoor space that meets their accessibility, safety and household needs, should the city require them to leave the encampment?

1 of 4 candidates responded

  • Anthony Internicola
    Yes

    When suitable indoor accommodation is genuinely available, the City should help people move with dignity, ongoing support and access to treatment where needed. Parks must remain safe and accessible.

Should Toronto introduce road-pricing measures, such as congestion charges or tolls, if the revenue is dedicated to transportation improvements?

1 of 4 candidates responded

  • Anthony Internicola
    No

    I favour better traffic management, coordinated construction and reliable transit before adding tolls or congestion charges that increase costs for residents, workers and businesses.

Should Toronto raise additional local revenue to address its infrastructure repair backlog rather than defer maintenance while seeking funding from other governments?

1 of 4 candidates responded

  • Anthony Internicola
    No

    I favour better traffic management, coordinated construction and reliable transit before adding tolls or congestion charges that increase costs for residents, workers and businesses.

Should Toronto publish project-level budgets, schedules and performance updates for all major capital projects?

1 of 4 candidates responded

  • Anthony Internicola
    Yes

    Residents deserve clear project budgets, timelines and regular progress reports, including explanations for delays, cost overruns and corrective action. Taxpayers must be able to see results.

Public safety and public space

Which approach should receive the greatest additional investment to improve public safety?

1 of 4 candidates responded

  • Anthony Internicola
    Mental-health response, addiction treatment and youth intervention

    My number-one priority is mental health support and recovery, not enabling addiction. Invest in crisis response, detox, treatment, counselling and youth prevention, alongside properly resourced police and emergency services.

Over the next council term, the Toronto Police Service budget should:

1 of 4 candidates responded

  • Anthony Internicola
    Increase above inflation to expand police staffing or services

    Support increases where staffing shortages, response times and service demands demonstrate the need. Funding must strengthen front-line safety, with transparent spending, accountability and measurable results.

How should Toronto govern automated licence-plate readers and similar surveillance technology used on public streets?

1 of 4 candidates responded

  • Anthony Internicola
    Establish citywide limits on access, retention, auditing and data sharing

    Support legitimate public safety uses with strict privacy safeguards, limited retention, controlled access and independent audits. Residents deserve clear rules on how information is collected, used and shared.

Transit and transportation

What should receive the greatest share of the next available transit funding?

1 of 4 candidates responded

  • Anthony Internicola
    Vehicles, stations, signals and other state-of-good-repair work

    Prioritize frequent, reliable and accessible service on existing routes so residents can depend on the TTC every day. Maintain vehicles and infrastructure, improve safety and hold the system accountable for results.

When there is not enough street space for every use, which should generally receive priority?

1 of 4 candidates responded

  • Anthony Internicola
    Deliveries, trades, emergency vehicles and accessibility

    Prioritize emergency response, accessibility and essential deliveries and trades. Street planning must also protect pedestrians and cyclists, support transit and address congestion, with input from residents and local businesses.

Housing and growth

If Toronto could make one major housing intervention this term, which should receive the greatest emphasis?

1 of 4 candidates responded

  • Anthony Internicola
    Build or finance substantially more affordable and supportive housing

    My priority is affordable and supportive housing connected to mental health care, addiction recovery and life skills. Work with other governments and housing partners, with clear budgets and measurable results.

What should be Toronto's primary role in delivering affordable and supportive housing?

1 of 4 candidates responded

  • Anthony Internicola
    Supply land, funding and incentives to non-profit and private providers

    Toronto should bring housing providers, community organizations and other governments together. Use City land and targeted funding responsibly, with enforceable affordability commitments, support services and public accountability.

Where should Toronto permit the greatest increase in housing density?

1 of 4 candidates responded

  • Anthony Internicola
    Concentrate growth on major streets and near rapid transit

    Focus the greatest density near transit and major streets, supported by infrastructure, schools and services. Residents must help shape planning through town halls and neighbourhood meetings.

City government and service delivery

Which change would you implement to reduce the cost of building housing in Toronto?

1 of 4 candidates responded

  • Anthony Internicola
    Expand as-of-right zoning and automate routine permits

    Speed up routine approvals through clear zoning, firm timelines and simpler permits. Shape zoning with community input while protecting safety, accessibility and infrastructure capacity.

What is the most important change Toronto should make to reduce capital-project delays and cost overruns?

1 of 4 candidates responded

  • Anthony Internicola
    Prevent councillors from altering scope after approval without identifying funding

    Require realistic budgets, clear timelines, qualified project managers and accountable contracts. Publish progress and costs, identify problems early and explain corrective action to taxpayers.

Which service-delivery model should Toronto use more often?

1 of 4 candidates responded

  • Anthony Internicola
    Use competitive contracts and outside providers where they can deliver better value

    Use outside providers where transparent comparisons demonstrate better value and reliable service. Require fair labour standards, enforceable contracts and public reporting. Keep City oversight and compare results with direct delivery.

Taxes, spending and fiscal sustainability

Over the next council term, residential property-tax revenues should generally:

1 of 4 candidates responded

  • Anthony Internicola
    Grow approximately with inflation and population

    Keep revenue growth broadly aligned with inflation and population while finding efficiencies first. Protect essential services, explain increases clearly and demonstrate value for every taxpayer dollar.

Which type of additional revenue should Toronto rely on most heavily?

1 of 4 candidates responded

  • Anthony Internicola
    Land-transfer taxes, development charges and taxes on real-estate activity

    Keep revenue growth broadly aligned with inflation and population while finding efficiencies first. Protect essential services, explain increases clearly and demonstrate value for every taxpayer dollar.

What should Toronto do first to address its infrastructure repair backlog?

1 of 4 candidates responded

  • Anthony Internicola
    Redirect money from new facilities and projects toward existing assets

    Prioritize repairing existing roads, transit and public facilities before non-essential expansion. Review projects by urgency, safety and community need, protect essential growth infrastructure and publish repair timelines.

Governance and representation

What should be Toronto's primary approach to the provincial government?

1 of 4 candidates responded

  • Anthony Internicola
    Publicly press for greater authority, revenue and a different fiscal arrangement

    As The People’s Lobbyist, I will press for fair provincial funding and the authority Toronto needs, while building productive partnerships that deliver results for residents.

Strong mayor powers should be used mainly for:

1 of 4 candidates responded

  • Anthony Internicola
    the powers should sit unused regardless of who holds them

    I support council decisions through majority agreement, open debate and community input. The mayor should work with councillors and respect every ward’s voice.

Your ward and your record

Which objective should receive the greatest attention in your ward during the next council term?

1 of 4 candidates responded

  • Anthony Internicola
    Enforcement, public-space management and responses to disorder

    Safer neighbourhoods through mental health support and recovery not enabling addiction. Combine treatment, counselling and long-term support with effective enforcement and well-maintained public spaces. Residents will help shape priorities through regular town halls.

Which single result should voters use to assess your performance at the end of the term?

1 of 4 candidates responded

  • Anthony Internicola
    A specific measurable result identified by the candidate

    Judge me on regular community town halls where residents raise concerns, help shape priorities and receive public updates on action taken. Listening must lead to follow-through.

    If you selected “Ward commitment,” state one numerical target and a deadlineHold at least 6 community town hall meetings across Ward 3 by December 31, 2027.

Priorities and trade-offs

Over the next council term, Toronto should:

1 of 4 candidates responded

  • Anthony Internicola
    Remove or redesign lanes that fail defined safety, ridership or congestion standards

    Review lanes against clear safety, usage and congestion standards. Redesign those that perform poorly, preserving safe cycling connections and essential access. Consult residents, businesses and road users before changes.

When demonstrations substantially block transportation or access to essential institutions, the city should prioritize:

1 of 4 candidates responded

  • Anthony Internicola
    Keep major roads, transit, hospitals and essential facilities operating

    Respect peaceful protest while keeping hospitals, emergency routes, essential facilities and transit accessible. Responses should be proportionate, consistent and focused on safety, regardless of the protest’s message.

Where should Toronto direct its next major technology investment?

1 of 4 candidates responded

  • Anthony Internicola
    Permits, licences, payments and service requests

    Make permits, licences and 311 requests easier to submit and track. Give residents clear timelines and progress updates, protect privacy and retain telephone and in-person help for those who need it.

When Toronto faces a structural operating-budget gap, what should it do first?

1 of 4 candidates responded

  • Anthony Internicola
    Reduce internal administration, staffing or contract costs

    First reduce duplication, unnecessary administration and poor-value contracts. Assess staffing carefully, protect front-line services and publish verified savings before asking residents to pay more.

What is the most important municipal intervention for improving Toronto's business climate?

1 of 4 candidates responded

  • Anthony Internicola
    Accelerate permits, inspections and approvals

    Give businesses clear requirements, predictable inspection schedules and timely approvals. Remove unnecessary delays while maintaining safety and accessibility. Support small, medium and large businesses fairly.

How should Toronto attract major employers, investment and events?

1 of 4 candidates responded

  • Anthony Internicola
    Concentrate resources on a small number of industries where Toronto has an existing advantage

    Build a safe, accessible and affordable city with reliable transportation and infrastructure. Develop responsible partnerships for major events, including my Toronto International Picnic vision, with clear benefits and costs.

What should Toronto prioritize to increase construction capacity?

1 of 4 candidates responded

  • Anthony Internicola
    Expand apprenticeships, training and recognition of international credentials

    Work with the Province, colleges, unions and employers to expand skilled-trades training and apprenticeships. Support youth opportunities and fair recognition of international qualifications while maintaining competency and safety standards.

What should be Toronto's primary tool for supporting arts, culture and nightlife?

1 of 4 candidates responded

  • Anthony Internicola
    Simpler permits, flexible operating rules and later hours

    Simplify permits and allow flexible hours where appropriate, with clear noise, safety and accessibility safeguards. Help artists, venues and festivals succeed while respecting neighbours and supporting Toronto’s cultural diversity.

If autonomous taxi services operate in Toronto, which condition should the city prioritize?

1 of 4 candidates responded

  • Anthony Internicola
    Accessibility, geographic coverage and minimum service standards

    Require accessible service, fair geographic coverage and clear service standards. Safety reporting and accountability must accompany innovation. Include existing taxi and rideshare workers in planning and assess impacts on their livelihoods.

Candidates are grouped by the answer they gave. Options nobody in this ward picked are not shown, and a candidate who answered in their own words sits on no option. Notes are the candidates’ own words. Candidates who have not returned the questionnaire are named at the top of this section.

How the whole city answered

Registered candidates from the City Clerk’s list, less anyone who has withdrawn. The field is not final until nominations close on Aug 21, 2026.

About this ward

IncumbentAmber MorleySeeking re-election

Toronto's southwest lakeshore, from The Kingsway and Stonegate-Queensway down through Mimico, New Toronto, Long Branch and Alderwood. It grew almost 10 per cent between the 2016 and 2021 Censuses — among the fastest in the city — on condominium towers at Humber Bay Shores and around Etobicoke City Centre, which now sit beside streets of prewar lakeside cottages and postwar bungalows.

139,920
Population

+9.7% since 2016 · 2,761,285 citywide

3,499
Residents per km²

40.0 km² of land

$90,000
Median household income

$84,000 citywide

43.1%
Renter households

$1,592 average monthly rent · 48.1% citywide

40.9%
Renters spending 30%+ of income on housing

40.0% citywide

46.7%
Homes in buildings of five storeys or more

28.3% single-detached · 46.7% citywide

39.1%
Residents born outside Canada

46.6% citywide

11.0%
Residents in low income

Low-income measure, after tax · 13.2% citywide

Figures from the 2021 Census of Population, via the City of Toronto’s ward profiles.

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