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Andi Hoàng-Lefranc

Candidate for Councillor - Ward 10 (Spadina-Fort York)

In their own words

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Where they stand

Every candidate in this race is shown against the same 16 issues, in the same order, whether or not we’ve found something for each one. Why we do it this way.

Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

Andi Hoàng-Lefranc chose 'Maintain a stable, long-term pipeline of public projects'

  • Answer: Maintain a stable, long-term pipeline of public projects.
“Maintain a stable, long-term pipeline of public projects”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 10 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Andi Hoàng-Lefranc chose 'No'; In addition to accessibility, safety and household needs

  • Answer: No.
  • In addition to accessibility, safety and household needs, the City must also consider the unique social needs of our houseless residents. Strict requirements to leave an encampment, without consideration of homeless residents' social support needs will only result in further housing instability.
“In addition to accessibility, safety and household needs, the City must also consider the unique social needs of our houseless residents. Strict requirements to leave an encampment, without consideration of homeless residents' social support needs will only result in further housing instability.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 10 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Andi Hoàng-Lefranc chose 'Supply land, funding and incentives to non-profit and private providers'

  • Answer: Supply land, funding and incentives to non-profit and private providers.
  • Non-profit housing providers & community land trusts best understand the unique housing needs of the communities they serve. By partnering with them, the City can best ensure that any new affordable & supportive housing is actually able to meet the everyday needs of its residents.
“Non-profit housing providers & community land trusts best understand the unique housing needs of the communities they serve. By partnering with them, the City can best ensure that any new affordable & supportive housing is actually able to meet the everyday needs of its residents.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 10 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Andi Hoàng-Lefranc chose 'Build or finance substantially more affordable and supportive housing'

  • Answer: Build or finance substantially more affordable and supportive housing.
  • There are many non-profit housing providers & community land trusts who have not been able to access needed funds to support the housing requirements of their communities. City Council must better fund Toronto's Multi-Unit Residential Acquisition (MURA) program to better partner with such groups.
“There are many non-profit housing providers & community land trusts who have not been able to access needed funds to support the housing requirements of their communities. City Council must better fund Toronto's Multi-Unit Residential Acquisition (MURA) program to better partner with such groups.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 10 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Andi Hoàng-Lefranc chose 'Expand as-of-right zoning and automate routine permits'

  • Answer: Expand as-of-right zoning and automate routine permits.
  • The slow pace of the city's administrative process is routinely mentioned by tenants, architects, and developers as the primary issue in delivering affordable housing. Expanding as-of-right zoning & automating routine permits will address this issue directly while reducing administrative costs.
“The slow pace of the city's administrative process is routinely mentioned by tenants, architects, and developers as the primary issue in delivering affordable housing. Expanding as-of-right zoning & automating routine permits will address this issue directly while reducing administrative costs.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 10 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Andi Hoàng-Lefranc chose 'Permit more apartments and multiplexes in nearly every neighbourhood'

  • Answer: Permit more apartments and multiplexes in nearly every neighbourhood.
  • Lack of housing is an issue that affects the entire city, not just one specific neighbourhood. As the City's transit network continues to expand and Toronto becomes increasingly interconnected, increasing the City's overall housing supply will best take advantage of this interconnectivity.
“Lack of housing is an issue that affects the entire city, not just one specific neighbourhood. As the City's transit network continues to expand and Toronto becomes increasingly interconnected, increasing the City's overall housing supply will best take advantage of this interconnectivity.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 10 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Andi Hoàng-Lefranc chose 'Yes'; As Toronto continues to grow and expand, residents have been forced into living arrangements and

  • Answer: Yes.
  • As Toronto continues to grow and expand, residents have been forced into living arrangements and accommodations that do not reflect how the land is currently zoned as. Permitting more housing as-of-right in every ward will give the City a better understanding of its residents housing needs.
“As Toronto continues to grow and expand, residents have been forced into living arrangements and accommodations that do not reflect how the land is currently zoned as. Permitting more housing as-of-right in every ward will give the City a better understanding of its residents housing needs.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 10 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

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Taxes & spending

What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?

This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

Andi Hoàng-Lefranc chose 'Congestion charges, tolls, parking levies and service fees'

  • Answer: Congestion charges, tolls, parking levies and service fees.
  • The City must find a way to collaborate with individuals & private groups who rely heavily on Toronto's road network for their transportation needs. User and road charges can be part of this collaboration, only if the revenue is invested towards improving the city's road and traffic infrastructure.
“The City must find a way to collaborate with individuals & private groups who rely heavily on Toronto's road network for their transportation needs. User and road charges can be part of this collaboration, only if the revenue is invested towards improving the city's road and traffic infrastructure.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 10 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Andi Hoàng-Lefranc chose 'Reduce internal administration, staffing or contract costs'

  • Answer: Reduce internal administration, staffing or contract costs.
“Reduce internal administration, staffing or contract costs”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 10 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Andi Hoàng-Lefranc chose 'Yes'; In our political & economic climate, Toronto must look into independent local revenue sources as productive

  • Answer: Yes.
  • In our political & economic climate, Toronto must look into independent local revenue sources as productive collaboration between different levels of government cannot be guaranteed. Residents and other civic bodies are being asked to do more with less, the City of Toronto should do the same.
“In our political & economic climate, Toronto must look into independent local revenue sources as productive collaboration between different levels of government cannot be guaranteed. Residents and other civic bodies are being asked to do more with less, the City of Toronto should do the same.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 10 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Andi Hoàng-Lefranc chose 'Grow approximately with inflation and population'; In our uncertain economic climate

  • Answer: Grow approximately with inflation and population.
  • In our uncertain economic climate, the City can best support its residents by offering stable and predictable governance. By indexing residential property-taxes to inflation and population growth, residents are better able to manage their financial futures as economic and political challenges arise.
“In our uncertain economic climate, the City can best support its residents by offering stable and predictable governance. By indexing residential property-taxes to inflation and population growth, residents are better able to manage their financial futures as economic and political challenges arise.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 10 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Emergency services

When I call for help, will it come fast enough?

This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

Andi Hoàng-Lefranc chose 'Decrease after inflation, with some responsibilities and funding transferred to civilian services'

  • Answer: Decrease after inflation, with some responsibilities and funding transferred to civilian services.
  • The TPS are currently tasked with multiple non-policing duties which make it difficult for the TPS to fulfil their mandate. By delegating these extraneous duties to other city bodies and services, it will better allow police to focus on their role as a civic partner in maintaining public safety.
“The TPS are currently tasked with multiple non-policing duties which make it difficult for the TPS to fulfil their mandate. By delegating these extraneous duties to other city bodies and services, it will better allow police to focus on their role as a civic partner in maintaining public safety.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 10 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Andi Hoàng-Lefranc chose 'Mental-health response, addiction treatment and youth intervention'; To improve public safety

  • Answer: Mental-health response, addiction treatment and youth intervention.
  • To improve public safety, the City must address the root social causes that contribute to the rise of mental-health crises, addiction rates, & youth violence. Stronger enforcement in response to public safety that ignores these causes will only lead to short-term public safety improvements.
“To improve public safety, the City must address the root social causes that contribute to the rise of mental-health crises, addiction rates, & youth violence. Stronger enforcement in response to public safety that ignores these causes will only lead to short-term public safety improvements.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 10 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Transit

Can I get where I need to go without driving?

This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

PRE-WINDOW: Hoang-Lefranc (Ward 10) would increase Wheel-Trans funding to expand the fleet of vehicles and drivers.

  • PRE-WINDOW: Hoang-Lefranc's own answers to CILT's 2026 disability questionnaire (letter dated 2026-10-22; responses posted as updates, undated); verified never extracted in any prior run or baseline
  • Also pledged grants for Toronto businesses to build accessibility infrastructure (permanent ramps, automatic doors, accessible washrooms)
  • Also pledged reducing hostile architecture and faster implementation of accessibility guidelines for City-built housing
“Increasing funding to Wheel Trans service to expand the fleet of vehicles and drivers to improve the service's reliability”

(a few sentences)

Source: CILT (Centre for Independent Living in Toronto) 2026 candidate questionnaire: disability commitments - candidate's own answers (PRE-WINDOW: letter dated 2026-10-22; responses posted as updates, undated) · October 22, 2026

Confidence:High

Andi Hoàng-Lefranc chose 'Vehicles, stations, signals and other state-of-good-repair work'

  • Answer: Vehicles, stations, signals and other state-of-good-repair work.
  • Clean and working public transit infrastructure is a critical requirement to improve transit service reliability. Without functional vehicles, accessible stations, or an intelligent signal prioritisation system, providing more reliable transit service is not possible.
“Clean and working public transit infrastructure is a critical requirement to improve transit service reliability. Without functional vehicles, accessible stations, or an intelligent signal prioritisation system, providing more reliable transit service is not possible.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 10 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Andi Hoàng-Lefranc chose 'Yes'; Introducing road-pricing measures should only be one tool in the City's bid to reduce overall congestion.

  • Answer: Yes.
  • Introducing road-pricing measures should only be one tool in the City's bid to reduce overall congestion. Applying the revenue generated from these measures towards transportation improvements, such as better roads and upgraded signal prioritisation, will improve how residents navigate our city.
“Introducing road-pricing measures should only be one tool in the City's bid to reduce overall congestion. Applying the revenue generated from these measures towards transportation improvements, such as better roads and upgraded signal prioritisation, will improve how residents navigate our city.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 10 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Andi Hoàng-Lefranc chose 'Transit, walking and cycling'; In order for Toronto to function

  • Answer: Transit, walking and cycling.
  • In order for Toronto to function, residents must be able to navigate around the City easily and efficiently. By prioritising moving the most amount of people as safely as possible, this will relieve traffic congestion while allowing people to fulfil their social, professional, & commercial needs.
“In order for Toronto to function, residents must be able to navigate around the City easily and efficiently. By prioritising moving the most amount of people as safely as possible, this will relieve traffic congestion while allowing people to fulfil their social, professional, & commercial needs.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 10 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Andi Hoàng-Lefranc chose 'Mandatory reporting on trips, collisions, congestion and curb use'

  • Answer: Mandatory reporting on trips, collisions, congestion and curb use.
“Mandatory reporting on trips, collisions, congestion and curb use”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 10 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Government

Will decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them?

This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

Andi Hoàng-Lefranc chose 'overriding council on zoning and approvals to get homes built'

  • Answer: overriding council on zoning and approvals to get homes built.
  • The use of strong mayor powers must be limited to the scope of their purpose which is to encourage collaboration on shared priorities between the municipal and provincial governments. As Toronto faces a housing crisis, the use of such powers to encourage housing development should be considered.
“The use of strong mayor powers must be limited to the scope of their purpose which is to encourage collaboration on shared priorities between the municipal and provincial governments. As Toronto faces a housing crisis, the use of such powers to encourage housing development should be considered.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 10 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Andi Hoàng-Lefranc chose 'Keep major roads, transit, hospitals and essential facilities operating'

  • Answer: Keep major roads, transit, hospitals and essential facilities operating.
“Keep major roads, transit, hospitals and essential facilities operating”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 10 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Andi Hoàng-Lefranc chose 'Public data and systems that measure outcomes and hold departments accountable'

  • Answer: Public data and systems that measure outcomes and hold departments accountable.
“Public data and systems that measure outcomes and hold departments accountable”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 10 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Andi Hoàng-Lefranc chose 'Strengthen professional project management, procurement and contracting'

  • Answer: Strengthen professional project management, procurement and contracting.
  • Major infrastructure projects often face delays and cost overruns due to a lack of actual fiscal oversight and transparency as to how resources are used. Strengthening professional project management, procurement, and contracting is integral to ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget.
“Major infrastructure projects often face delays and cost overruns due to a lack of actual fiscal oversight and transparency as to how resources are used. Strengthening professional project management, procurement, and contracting is integral to ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 10 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Andi Hoàng-Lefranc chose 'Expand permanent city staff and internal operational capacity'

  • Answer: Expand permanent city staff and internal operational capacity.
  • While private parties can provide good service value, it doesn't mean it's the most cost-effective way to deliver city services. The focus of a business is to provide services while generating profit whereas the role of a city is to deliver city services within a budget provided by its residents.
“While private parties can provide good service value, it doesn't mean it's the most cost-effective way to deliver city services. The focus of a business is to provide services while generating profit whereas the role of a city is to deliver city services within a budget provided by its residents.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 10 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Andi Hoàng-Lefranc chose 'Yes'; Torontonians deserve transparency on how their tax dollars are being utilised

  • Answer: Yes.
  • Torontonians deserve transparency on how their tax dollars are being utilised, especially when concerning major capital projects. Disclosing project-level budgets, schedules, and performance updates to the public is a good start towards strengthening the relationship between residents and Council.
“Torontonians deserve transparency on how their tax dollars are being utilised, especially when concerning major capital projects. Disclosing project-level budgets, schedules, and performance updates to the public is a good start towards strengthening the relationship between residents and Council.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 10 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Andi Hoàng-Lefranc chose 'Restrict their use to narrowly authorized investigations'

  • Answer: Restrict their use to narrowly authorized investigations.
  • The broad use of surveillance technology upon the general public should be limited as much as possible. Residents' right to privacy is paramount in a society where malicious actors seek to take advantage of a person's private details for nefarious purposes, such as identify fraud and stalking.
“The broad use of surveillance technology upon the general public should be limited as much as possible. Residents' right to privacy is paramount in a society where malicious actors seek to take advantage of a person's private details for nefarious purposes, such as identify fraud and stalking.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 10 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Andi Hoàng-Lefranc chose 'Plan budgets and services on the assumption that substantial new provincial support will not arrive'

  • Answer: Plan budgets and services on the assumption that substantial new provincial support will not arrive.
  • In our current political climate, productive collaboration between municipal and provincial governments is not guaranteed. In consideration of this political reality, Toronto must be better prepared to independently deliver municipal services, regardless of whether provincial support is provided.
“In our current political climate, productive collaboration between municipal and provincial governments is not guaranteed. In consideration of this political reality, Toronto must be better prepared to independently deliver municipal services, regardless of whether provincial support is provided.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 10 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Roads & infrastructure

Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?

This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

Andi Hoàng-Lefranc chose 'Cleanliness, roads, sidewalks, snow clearing, washrooms and routine park care'

  • Answer: Cleanliness, roads, sidewalks, snow clearing, washrooms and routine park care.
“Cleanliness, roads, sidewalks, snow clearing, washrooms and routine park care”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 10 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Andi Hoàng-Lefranc chose 'Introduce a levy or other recurring source reserved for maintenance'

  • Answer: Introduce a levy or other recurring source reserved for maintenance.
  • Public infrastructure repair and maintenance cannot be addressed as an ad-hoc issue. Having a dedicated revenue source to address the city's infrastructure repair backlog as soon as possible, will allow us to avoid more costly future infrastructure repairs that could have been avoided.
“Public infrastructure repair and maintenance cannot be addressed as an ad-hoc issue. Having a dedicated revenue source to address the city's infrastructure repair backlog as soon as possible, will allow us to avoid more costly future infrastructure repairs that could have been avoided.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 10 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Economy

Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?

This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

Andi Hoàng-Lefranc chose 'Expand housing, transportation, public safety and infrastructure'

  • Answer: Expand housing, transportation, public safety and infrastructure.
“Expand housing, transportation, public safety and infrastructure”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 10 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Andi Hoàng-Lefranc chose 'Housing affordability, transportation, safety and quality of life'

  • Answer: Housing affordability, transportation, safety and quality of life.
“Housing affordability, transportation, safety and quality of life”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 10 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Environment

Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Healthcare

Will there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one?

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Growth & development

How fast should we grow, and who decides what gets built where?

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Social & community services

Who looks after the most vulnerable residents?

PRE-WINDOW: Hoang-Lefranc (Ward 10) would reduce hostile architecture in public spaces that blocks disabled residents.

  • PRE-WINDOW: Hoang-Lefranc's own answers to CILT's 2026 disability questionnaire (letter dated 2026-10-22; responses posted as updates, undated); verified never extracted in any prior run or baseline
  • Says hostile architecture has come to dominate the City's public spaces, making it harder for disabled residents to navigate streets
  • Core campaign pledge: improve overall accessibility of the ward so all residents can better navigate their communities
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“Reducing the presence of hostile architecture that have come to dominate the City's public spaces which has made it more difficult for disabled residents to navigate our streets”

Source: CILT (Centre for Independent Living in Toronto) 2026 candidate questionnaire: disability commitments - candidate's own answers (PRE-WINDOW: letter dated 2026-10-22; responses posted as updates, undated) · October 22, 2026

Confidence:High

Active transportation

Can I walk and bike safely around town?

Andi Hoàng-Lefranc chose 'Finish approved projects but undertake few additional road reallocations'

  • Answer: Finish approved projects but undertake few additional road reallocations.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“Finish approved projects but undertake few additional road reallocations”

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 10 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Arts & culture

Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?

Andi Hoàng-Lefranc chose 'Grants, city facilities and affordable cultural space'

  • Answer: Grants, city facilities and affordable cultural space.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“Grants, city facilities and affordable cultural space”

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 10 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Data centres

Should energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Water & waste

Is our drinking water safe and our waste handled?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Bylaw enforcement

Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

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