Mayoral Candidates respond to our climate action questionnaire

To learn more about where the candidates stand on climate action and the implementation of the Net-Zero Strategy go to our candidates page here.

TCAN member group campaigns.

Although our Mayoral Debate on Climate Action was cancelled, the fact that the debate was sold-out shows that the issue of climate action remains a top concern for many voters.

Several TCAN member groups have campaigns aimed at elevating the issue of climate action in the mayoral race.

Click on the links below to find out how you can get involved.

Climatefast Mayoral Pledge Campaign

Climatefast is asking all mayoral candidates to sign a Mayoral Climate Pledge to do all they can to ensure that the City of Toronto meet its emission reduction targets and prepares our communities to adapt to climate impacts. Leading candidates Josh Matlow and Olivia Chow recently signed. Go to their website to find out which other candidates have signed and how you can support this campaign.

Seniors for Climate Action Now

Seniors for Climate Action Now will be distributing leaflets at campaign events encouraging members of the public to ask the candidates questions about how they will address climate action. Go to their website to find out how you can get involved.

Toronto Environmental Alliance

Toronto Environmental Alliance have put together a summary of key policies that they’re hoping to see from candidates to build a greener city for all. Stay tuned for their analysis of the environmental platforms of the leading candidates.

TTC Riders - Pledge to Vote for a Transit Champion

Go to TTC Riders website to find out which candidates will reverse the cuts to transit and support transit as necessary for equity, mobility and climate action and learn about how you can support their campaign.

Additional campaigns calling on Mayoral candidates to support climate action.

Environmental Defence: “Toronto Mayoral By-election on June 26th is Vital to the Future of Ontario’s Environment”

Social Planning Toronto: How Can We Create a More Live-able City?

RideFairTO: Open Letter to Mayoral Candidates on Sustainable Transportation

Toronto & York Regional Labour Council: Invest In & Improve Our Green Spaces to Fight Climate Change

Media Coverage of Climate and the Mayoral Race

April 10 - CTV News: Toronto mayoral hopefuls pitch TTC safety, climate change mitigation plans

May 30 - The Local: Toronto’s not very green election

June 9 - The Local: Toronto needs a mayor who can see through the smoke

June 10 - CBC: Where Toronto's top mayoral candidates stand on the city's climate change plan?

June 10 - Toronto Star: Inside the Toronto election campaign: A baby, a dog — and some hazy climate policy

June 15 - CBC Radio Canada: Toronto : un maire de la carboneutralité réclamé par les environnementalistes

June 28 - National Observer: Toronto’s new mayor promises an eco-friendly future