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Paul Nash

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

In their own words

This candidate hasn’t listed a campaign website or social account with the Town. That says nothing about them as a candidate — it just means less of their material is published online for us to summarise.

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.

Paul Nash chose 'Maintain a stable, long-term pipeline of public projects'; Toronto must prioritize expanding housing-enabling municipal

  • Answer: Maintain a stable, long-term pipeline of public projects.
  • Toronto must prioritize expanding housing-enabling municipal infrastructure, streamlining multi-family and mid-rise zoning approvals.
“Toronto must prioritize expanding housing-enabling municipal infrastructure, streamlining multi-family and mid-rise zoning approvals.”

(one sentence)

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

Confidence:High

Paul Nash chose 'Yes'; I’ll speed up the approvals process for constructing more mid-rise buildings and purpose-built rental homes fo

  • Answer: Yes.
  • I’ll speed up the approvals process for constructing more mid-rise buildings and purpose-built rental homes for mixed incomes, and multiplexes.
“I’ll speed up the approvals process for constructing more mid-rise buildings and purpose-built rental homes for mixed incomes, and multiplexes.”

(one sentence)

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

Confidence:High

Paul Nash chose 'Yes'; Our priority should be permanent affordable housing solutions instead of temporary shelters

  • Answer: Yes.
  • Our priority should be permanent affordable housing solutions instead of temporary shelters
“Our priority should be permanent affordable housing solutions instead of temporary shelters”

(one sentence)

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

Confidence:High

Paul Nash chose 'Permit more apartments and multiplexes in nearly every neighbourhood'

  • Answer: Permit more apartments and multiplexes in nearly every neighbourhood.
  • Toronto should permit the greatest increase in housing density across stable, low-density residential neighborhoods, major transit station areas, and underutilized public lands.
“Toronto should permit the greatest increase in housing density across stable, low-density residential neighborhoods, major transit station areas, and underutilized public lands.”

(one sentence)

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

Confidence:High

Paul Nash chose 'Reduce development charges, parkland payments and related levies'

  • Answer: Reduce development charges, parkland payments and related levies.
  • We need to make fees and taxes on new mid-rise and multiplex homes in existing neighbourhoods much lower.
“We need to make fees and taxes on new mid-rise and multiplex homes in existing neighbourhoods much lower.”

(one sentence)

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

Confidence:High

Paul Nash chose 'Build or finance substantially more affordable and supportive housing'; Delivering more affordable, non-market

  • Answer: Build or finance substantially more affordable and supportive housing.
  • Delivering more affordable, non-market, and rent-controlled housing is essential to stabilize the city.
“Delivering more affordable, non-market, and rent-controlled housing is essential to stabilize the city.”

(one sentence)

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

Confidence:High

Paul Nash chose 'Supply land, funding and incentives to non-profit and private providers'

  • Answer: Supply land, funding and incentives to non-profit and private providers.
  • Toronto should not primarily act as a regulator of affordable housing; rather, it needs to balance regulation with active supply creation, land utilization, and financial partnerships.
“Toronto should not primarily act as a regulator of affordable housing; rather, it needs to balance regulation with active supply creation, land utilization, and financial partnerships.”

(one sentence)

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

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

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.

Paul Nash chose 'Grow approximately with inflation and population'; Property taxes should not increase above the rate of inflation.

  • Answer: Grow approximately with inflation and population.
  • Property taxes should not increase above the rate of inflation.
“Property taxes should not increase above the rate of inflation.”

(one sentence)

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

Confidence:High

Paul Nash chose 'Reduce internal administration, staffing or contract costs'; It is critical that the City deliver on budget and be held

  • Answer: Reduce internal administration, staffing or contract costs.
  • It is critical that the City deliver on budget and be held accountable for doing so.
“It is critical that the City deliver on budget and be held accountable for doing so.”

(one sentence)

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

Confidence:High

Paul Nash chose 'Land-transfer taxes, development charges and taxes on real-estate activity'

  • Answer: Land-transfer taxes, development charges and taxes on real-estate activity.
  • Additional revenue can also be generated by cutting out current waste and inefficiencies
“Additional revenue can also be generated by cutting out current waste and inefficiencies”

(one sentence)

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

Confidence:High

Paul Nash chose 'No'; High property taxes are already being wasted on things like FIFA tickets and airport expansions to increase pr

  • Answer: No.
  • High property taxes are already being wasted on things like FIFA tickets and airport expansions to increase profits for private airline businesses.
“High property taxes are already being wasted on things like FIFA tickets and airport expansions to increase profits for private airline businesses.”

(one sentence)

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.

Paul Nash chose 'Mental-health response, addiction treatment and youth intervention'

  • Answer: Mental-health response, addiction treatment and youth intervention.
  • We need more thoughtful integration of essential services into vulnerable neighborhoods in ways proven to reduce crime and increase public safety.
“We need more thoughtful integration of essential services into vulnerable neighborhoods in ways proven to reduce crime and increase public safety.”

(one sentence)

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

Confidence:High

Paul Nash chose 'Increase above inflation to expand police staffing or services'

  • Answer: Increase above inflation to expand police staffing or services.
  • The cost of policing the millions of visitors who come to Toronto every year from other areas of the Province could be uploaded to the Provincial government, allowing the City to increase TPS funding.
“The cost of policing the millions of visitors who come to Toronto every year from other areas of the Province could be uploaded to the Provincial government, allowing the City to increase TPS funding.”

(one sentence)

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.

Paul Nash chose 'Accessibility, geographic coverage and minimum service standards'

  • Answer: Accessibility, geographic coverage and minimum service standards.
  • The City's role ought to be primarily a regulatory/supervisory one, ensuring safety and service standards.
“The City's role ought to be primarily a regulatory/supervisory one, ensuring safety and service standards.”

(one sentence)

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

Confidence:High

Paul Nash chose 'More frequent and reliable service on existing routes'; Building new

  • Answer: More frequent and reliable service on existing routes.
  • Building new, expensive lines to accommodate a new luxury condo on the eastern waterfront or a Taylor Swift concert 5 years ago isn’t the answer to our public transit problems. We need the existing system to function the way it was intended.
“Building new, expensive lines to accommodate a new luxury condo on the eastern waterfront or a Taylor Swift concert 5 years ago isn’t the answer to our public transit problems. We need the existing system to function the way it was intended.”

(a few sentences)

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

Confidence:High

Paul Nash chose 'Transit, walking and cycling'; Streets are meant for safe and efficient transit

  • Answer: Transit, walking and cycling.
  • Streets are meant for safe and efficient transit, and our priority should be delivering timely improvements to traffic infrastructure and reducing road and lane closures.
“Streets are meant for safe and efficient transit, and our priority should be delivering timely improvements to traffic infrastructure and reducing road and lane closures.”

(one sentence)

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

Confidence:High

Paul Nash chose 'No'; congestion tolls only alleviate growing gridlock if you have an alternative public transit system that properl

  • Answer: No.
  • congestion tolls only alleviate growing gridlock if you have an alternative public transit system that properly functions, which Toronto does not have.
“congestion tolls only alleviate growing gridlock if you have an alternative public transit system that properly functions, which Toronto does not have.”

(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.

Paul Nash chose 'Align with provincial priorities where doing so secures funding or approvals'

  • Answer: Align with provincial priorities where doing so secures funding or approvals.
  • Municipal-Provincial partnerships can be highly effective if managed properly.
“Municipal-Provincial partnerships can be highly effective if managed properly.”

(one sentence)

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

Confidence:High

Paul Nash chose 'Restrict their use to narrowly authorized investigations'; All Canadian privacy laws must be rigorously adhered to

  • Answer: Restrict their use to narrowly authorized investigations.
  • All Canadian privacy laws must be rigorously adhered to, and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms must be completely respected.
“All Canadian privacy laws must be rigorously adhered to, and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms must be completely respected.”

(one sentence)

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

Confidence:High

Paul Nash chose 'the powers should sit unused regardless of who holds them'; these powers undermine local democracy

  • Answer: the powers should sit unused regardless of who holds them.
  • these powers undermine local democracy, create council divisions, and have shown little effectiveness in achieving their aims.
“these powers undermine local democracy, create council divisions, and have shown little effectiveness in achieving their aims.”

(one sentence)

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

Confidence:High

Paul Nash chose 'Yes'; Toronto should also publish Project failure standards to define when a project is officially unsuccessful by m

  • Answer: Yes.
  • Toronto should also publish Project failure standards to define when a project is officially unsuccessful by measuring shortfalls in budget, time, scope, or value.
“Toronto should also publish Project failure standards to define when a project is officially unsuccessful by measuring shortfalls in budget, time, scope, or value.”

(one sentence)

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

Confidence:High

Paul Nash chose 'Expand permanent city staff and internal operational capacity'; The key consideration in choosing a delivery model should

  • Answer: Expand permanent city staff and internal operational capacity.
  • The key consideration in choosing a delivery model should always be best value, which may differ from service to service.
“The key consideration in choosing a delivery model should always be best value, which may differ from service to service.”

(one sentence)

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

Confidence:High

Paul Nash chose 'Public data and systems that measure outcomes and hold departments accountable'

  • Answer: Public data and systems that measure outcomes and hold departments accountable.
  • The City must prioritize accountability for all departments.
“The City must prioritize accountability for all departments.”

(one sentence)

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

Confidence:High

Paul Nash chose 'Strengthen professional project management, procurement and contracting'

  • Answer: Strengthen professional project management, procurement and contracting.
  • It is critical for the City to improve oversight of project management, procurement and contracting at every level.
“It is critical for the City to improve oversight of project management, procurement and contracting at every level.”

(one sentence)

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

Confidence:High

Paul Nash chose 'Keep major roads, transit, hospitals and essential facilities operating'

  • Answer: Keep major roads, transit, hospitals and essential facilities operating.
  • I'll work to ensure a safe Toronto for ALL residents. The protests of one particular group must not be allowed to jeopardize the safety or well-being of other residents.
“I'll work to ensure a safe Toronto for ALL residents. The protests of one particular group must not be allowed to jeopardize the safety or well-being of other residents.”

(one sentence)

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?

Paul Nash chose 'Redirect money from new facilities and projects toward existing assets'

  • Answer: Redirect money from new facilities and projects toward existing assets.
  • Existing assets must be made to function properly as intended before new assets are contemplated.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“Existing assets must be made to function properly as intended before new assets are contemplated.”

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

Confidence:High

Economy

Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?

Paul Nash chose 'Housing affordability, transportation, safety and quality of life'; The City's priority should be citywide fundamentals.

  • Answer: Housing affordability, transportation, safety and quality of life.
  • The City's priority should be citywide fundamentals. Strong fundamentals will attract more employers and investment.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“The City's priority should be citywide fundamentals. Strong fundamentals will attract more employers and investment.”

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

Confidence:High

Environment

Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?

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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?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Social & community services

Who looks after the most vulnerable residents?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Active transportation

Can I walk and bike safely around town?

Paul Nash chose 'Remove or redesign lanes that fail defined safety, ridership or congestion standards'

  • Answer: Remove or redesign lanes that fail defined safety, ridership or congestion standards.
  • Safety concerns ought to be addressed with new regulations, such as rigorous licensing standards and safer travel speeds, rather than wholesale infrastructure changes like the removal of all bike lanes.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“Safety concerns ought to be addressed with new regulations, such as rigorous licensing standards and safer travel speeds, rather than wholesale infrastructure changes like the removal of all bike lanes.”

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?

Paul Nash chose 'Simpler permits, flexible operating rules and later hours'

  • Answer: Simpler permits, flexible operating rules and later hours.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“Simpler permits, flexible operating rules and later hours”

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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