Liz Grade

The Mayor and City Council

My priority is making Toronto safer, more affordable, and easier to get around. I would focus on public safety, reducing congestion, responsible spending, and ensuring infrastructure keeps pace with development. As a business owner, commercial real estate broker, and member of a family with three generations in home building, I bring over 20 years of GTA experience and a practical understanding of budgets, construction, and infrastructure planning. I will champion transparency, accountability, efficiency and results.

Housing

I support responsible development that expands housing options while ensuring infrastructure keeps pace with growth. With three generations of family experience in home building and my background in commercial real estate, I understand the importance of efficient approvals, reducing red tape, and controlling construction costs. I would support affordable and supportive housing partnerships, meaningful community consultation, and access to mental health and addiction services to help people secure and maintain stable housing.

Cost of Living

I would prioritize a two-year property tax freeze, supported by a comprehensive review of City spending to eliminate waste, reduce bureaucracy, and improve efficiency. As a business owner, I understand the importance of living within a budget and being accountable for every dollar spent. City Hall must focus on essential services, use technology to work smarter, and deliver better value for taxpayers without compromising public safety or infrastructure.

Safety in Public Spaces

I would prioritize visible policing, stronger support for frontline officers, and better enforcement of laws and bylaws. My platform calls for 1,000 additional Toronto police officers, alongside investments in technology and resources to improve public safety. I would also support youth mentorship, mental health services, and addiction treatment to address underlying challenges. Everyone deserves to feel safe walking their neighbourhood, using transit, and enjoying our parks.

Getting Around the City

I would prioritize reducing congestion on major roads, improving TTC reliability, and ensuring infrastructure keeps pace with development. Traffic flow on key routes like Eglinton, Dufferin, Bathurst, and Lawrence needs attention. I support safer streets for pedestrians and cyclists, with bike lane decisions based on safety, traffic impacts, and meaningful community consultation. Toronto needs practical transportation planning that respects all road users and helps residents spend less time in traffic.

Confronting Hateful and Hostile Behaviour

I believe everyone deserves to live, work, and worship without fear of harassment, intimidation, or violence. I would prioritize zero tolerance for antisemitism, hate, and discrimination, stronger enforcement of existing laws, improved reporting of hate incidents, and greater collaboration between Toronto Police and affected communities. Through education, prevention, and accountability, we can protect residents, uphold equal treatment under the law, and ensure Toronto remains safe and welcoming for everyone.