Toronto 2026/Mayor/Edward Gong

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Written by Edward Gong in answer to our questionnaire, and published as given. Not our description of them.

2026年多伦多市长候选人

Our questionnaire

Where Edward Gong stands

Edward Gong’s own answers to the questions we put to every candidate, published as given — including, where they wrote one, their reasoning in their own words.

Five decisions facing the next council
Public safety and public space
Transit and transportation
Housing and growth
City government and service delivery
Taxes, spending and fiscal sustainability
Governance and representation
Your ward and your record
Priorities and trade-offs

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?

Edward GongYes

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?

Edward GongYes

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

Edward GongNo

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

Edward GongYes

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

Edward GongYes

Public safety and public space

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

Edward GongPolice, bylaw enforcement and a more visible official presence

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

Edward GongIncrease above inflation to expand police staffing or services

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

Edward GongRestrict their use to narrowly authorized investigations

Transit and transportation

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

Edward GongNew rapid-transit lines and extensions

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

Edward GongDeliveries, trades, emergency vehicles and accessibility

Housing and growth

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

Edward GongReduce approval times, development charges and other city-imposed costs

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

Edward GongFocus primarily on permitting enough housing and reducing barriers to construction

Where should Toronto permit the greatest increase in housing density?

Edward GongConcentrate growth on major streets and near rapid transit

City government and service delivery

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

Edward GongReduce development charges, parkland payments and related levies

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

Edward GongStrengthen professional project management, procurement and contracting

Which service-delivery model should Toronto use more often?

Edward GongUse competitive contracts and outside providers where they can deliver better value

Taxes, spending and fiscal sustainability

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

Edward GongGrow faster than inflation to improve or expand services

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

Edward GongCongestion charges, tolls, parking levies and service fees

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

Edward GongSell, consolidate or close facilities the city cannot sustainably maintain

Governance and representation

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

Edward GongAlign with provincial priorities where doing so secures funding or approvals

Strong mayor powers should be used mainly for:

Edward Gongoverriding council on zoning and approvals to get homes built

Your ward and your record

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

Edward GongEnforcement, public-space management and responses to disorder

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

Edward GongImproved fiscal sustainability and service performance
If you selected “Ward commitment,” state one numerical target and a deadline12000

Priorities and trade-offs

Over the next council term, Toronto should:

Edward GongRemove or redesign lanes that fail defined safety, ridership or congestion standards

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

Edward GongProtect protest subject to clear rules for locations, access routes and duration

Where should Toronto direct its next major technology investment?

Edward GongPublic data and systems that measure outcomes and hold departments accountable

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

Edward GongReduce or redesign lower-priority services

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

Edward GongAccelerate permits, inspections and approvals

How should Toronto attract major employers, investment and events?

Edward GongDirect financial bids, tax measures or customized agreements

What should Toronto prioritize to increase construction capacity?

Edward GongEncourage modular construction, prefabrication and more efficient building methods

What should receive the greatest priority in Toronto's public-realm budget?

Edward GongCleanliness, roads, sidewalks, snow clearing, washrooms and routine park care

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

Edward GongGrants, city facilities and affordable cultural space

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

Edward GongMandatory reporting on trips, collisions, congestion and curb use

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