Thanks to all who came out on January 24th to demonstrate that Beaches-East York NDP is ready and eager to take back this Riding. It is time to end 17 years of downward drift. It is time to stop wasting time and to start building something better. I am honoured that you've chosen me to be your Candidate. I thank you for your generosity... - of time, money, support and enthusiasm. We'll ride that spirit to victory in the next election!

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Beaches – East York is my home

I have happily and proudly become deeply rooted in this community. 

My wife Donna and I moved to this riding in 1996. We have worn out the sidewalks and streets of our riding over the intervening years pushing strollers, pulling wagons, and ferrying kids from skating and gymnastics in East York to soccer and dance in the Beach. 

Representing communities is what I do

As Chair of the Parent Council at my children’s school I fought for better funding for education and for daycare. As Co-Chair of the Toronto Energy Coalition, I fought to keep gas-fired generation off our waterfront and its toxic emissions out of the air we breathe.

I have served the public interest as a Public Member of the board of a regulated health profession. As a trade unionist for almost two decades, I have fought—and continue to fight—for fairness in our workplaces. 

I'm a long-standing NDP volunteer and leader

I am in my third term as President of the Beaches – East York NDP Riding Association. I am a member of this Party and serve this Party because only through this Party will Canada become what it should be – a country of peace, of opportunity, of compassion.  

If nominated to be your candidate:

I promise you that no one will campaign harder for you, for our riding, and for the promise of Canada than I will. 

I look forward to talking to you and meeting with you over the coming days and I look forward to your support.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (416) 690-5917 or by e-mail.