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Chris Moise

Candidate for Councillor - Ward 13 (Toronto Centre)

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.

Chris Moise chose 'Yes'; The way out of the housing crisis is to build every type of housing across the city. Building up, not out, wil

  • Answer: Yes.
  • The way out of the housing crisis is to build every type of housing across the city. Building up, not out, will create more vibrant neighbourhoods and an equal distribution of services in every ward. That means multiplexes, midrise, and highrise buildings for Torontonians at all stages of life.
“The way out of the housing crisis is to build every type of housing across the city. Building up, not out, will create more vibrant neighbourhoods and an equal distribution of services in every ward. That means multiplexes, midrise, and highrise buildings for Torontonians at all stages of life.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Chris Moise chose 'Build or finance substantially more affordable and supportive housing'; All of the above

  • Answer: Build or finance substantially more affordable and supportive housing.
  • All of the above, but I chose public delivery because rapidly growing wards like Toronto Centre need more affordable and supportive public housing, delivered in partnership with not-for-profits, experienced builders, and other orders of government.
“All of the above, but I chose public delivery because rapidly growing wards like Toronto Centre need more affordable and supportive public housing, delivered in partnership with not-for-profits, experienced builders, and other orders of government.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Chris Moise chose 'Expand as-of-right zoning and automate routine permits'; Despite the creation of a national housing catalogue

  • Answer: Expand as-of-right zoning and automate routine permits.
  • Despite the creation of a national housing catalogue, Toronto has limited pre-approved designs for builders to use as-of-right. If properties meet specific dimensional and servicing criteria, there should be off-the-shelf housing options for immediate approvals.
“Despite the creation of a national housing catalogue, Toronto has limited pre-approved designs for builders to use as-of-right. If properties meet specific dimensional and servicing criteria, there should be off-the-shelf housing options for immediate approvals.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Chris Moise chose 'Build, acquire and own significantly more housing'; All of the above

  • Answer: Build, acquire and own significantly more housing.
  • All of the above, however I believe that the most efficient way for Toronto to deliver affordable housing is for Toronto to own affordable housing. Building new units, renovating existing stock, and converting existing underutilized units into public housing will add significantly to our portfolio.
“All of the above, however I believe that the most efficient way for Toronto to deliver affordable housing is for Toronto to own affordable housing. Building new units, renovating existing stock, and converting existing underutilized units into public housing will add significantly to our portfolio.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

PRE-WINDOW: Moise: build every type of housing across the city, up not out

  • Answer: Yes.
  • The way out of the housing crisis is to build every type of housing across the city.
“The way out of the housing crisis is to build every type of housing across the city. Building up, not out, will create more vibrant neighbourhoods and an equal distribution of services in every ward. That means multiplexes, midrise, and highrise buildings for Torontonians at all stages of life.”

(a few sentences)

Source: PRE-WINDOW: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Chris Moise chose 'Encourage modular construction, prefabrication and more efficient building methods'

  • Answer: Encourage modular construction, prefabrication and more efficient building methods.
“Encourage modular construction, prefabrication and more efficient building methods”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

PRE-WINDOW: Moise: keep human-rights encampment approach, build dignified housing

  • Answer: Yes.
  • Keep working towards more effective and dignified transitional housing options.
“In 2024 Council approved a human-rights based approach to the Encampment Protocol. City staff resolve encampments by building relationships and moving people safely indoors. We must keep working towards creating more effective and dignified transitional housing options.”

(a few sentences)

Source: PRE-WINDOW: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Chris Moise chose 'Yes'; In 2024 Council approved a human-rights based approach to the Encampment Protocol. City staff resolve encampme

  • Answer: Yes.
  • In 2024 Council approved a human-rights based approach to the Encampment Protocol. City staff resolve encampments by building relationships and moving people safely indoors. We must keep working towards creating more effective and dignified transitional housing options.
“In 2024 Council approved a human-rights based approach to the Encampment Protocol. City staff resolve encampments by building relationships and moving people safely indoors. We must keep working towards creating more effective and dignified transitional housing options.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Chris Moise chose 'Permit more apartments and multiplexes in nearly every neighbourhood'

  • Answer: Permit more apartments and multiplexes in nearly every neighbourhood.
  • Every neighbourhood in Toronto needs to do its part in building housing. This will support a better diversity of housing types, bring families closer to undersubscribed schools and community facilities, and support ongoing and expanded service delivery.
“Every neighbourhood in Toronto needs to do its part in building housing. This will support a better diversity of housing types, bring families closer to undersubscribed schools and community facilities, and support ongoing and expanded service delivery.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 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.

Chris Moise chose 'Reduce or redesign lower-priority services'

  • Answer: Reduce or redesign lower-priority services.
“Reduce or redesign lower-priority services”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Chris Moise chose 'Grow approximately with inflation and population'; Toronto's lowest-in-Ontario property taxes mean underfunded services.

  • Answer: Grow approximately with inflation and population.
  • Toronto's lowest-in-Ontario property taxes mean underfunded services. Last Council, modest increases brought extended library hours, affordable housing, and more frontline staff. Aligning our rates with neighbouring cities fixes this at minimal cost to residents.
“Toronto's lowest-in-Ontario property taxes mean underfunded services. Last Council, modest increases brought extended library hours, affordable housing, and more frontline staff. Aligning our rates with neighbouring cities fixes this at minimal cost to residents.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Chris Moise chose 'Property taxes or new municipal income or sales taxes, if authorized'

  • Answer: Property taxes or new municipal income or sales taxes, if authorized.
  • Toronto needs a more direct stake in economic growth and success. A share of the HST would better reflect the city’s role as a major economic engine in Ontario and incentivize investments and supports for commerce that grow the tax base and support job creation.
“Toronto needs a more direct stake in economic growth and success. A share of the HST would better reflect the city’s role as a major economic engine in Ontario and incentivize investments and supports for commerce that grow the tax base and support job creation.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

PRE-WINDOW: Moise: Toronto should get a share of the HST as an economic engine

  • Additional revenue: property taxes or new municipal income or sales taxes, if authorized.
“Toronto needs a more direct stake in economic growth and success. A share of the HST would better reflect the city's role as a major economic engine in Ontario and incentivize investments and supports for commerce that grow the tax base and support job creation.”

(a few sentences)

Source: PRE-WINDOW: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Chris Moise chose 'Yes'; We should always do what we can as a city to address the backlog, as deferred work tends to result in even hig

  • Answer: Yes.
  • We should always do what we can as a city to address the backlog, as deferred work tends to result in even higher costs and risks major disruptions. Ontario is an outlier in how little infrastructure support is provided by the province and Toronto needs a new deal to meet the funding shortfall.
“We should always do what we can as a city to address the backlog, as deferred work tends to result in even higher costs and risks major disruptions. Ontario is an outlier in how little infrastructure support is provided by the province and Toronto needs a new deal to meet the funding shortfall.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 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.

Chris Moise chose 'Mental-health response, addiction treatment and youth intervention'

  • Answer: Mental-health response, addiction treatment and youth intervention.
  • Being proactive will always be better than reacting after a situation has reached a crisis. If we do not provide effective pathways for stabilization, treatment, and support to break cycles of crisis, we will simply perpetuate the status quo.
“Being proactive will always be better than reacting after a situation has reached a crisis. If we do not provide effective pathways for stabilization, treatment, and support to break cycles of crisis, we will simply perpetuate the status quo.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Chris Moise chose 'Remain approximately constant after inflation'; Over the last term

  • Answer: Remain approximately constant after inflation.
  • Over the last term, increases have been made to the police budget to put TPS in a good position. Our 5-year hiring plan will recruit 360 new officers per year to help deliver on TPS’ mandate.
“Over the last term, increases have been made to the police budget to put TPS in a good position. Our 5-year hiring plan will recruit 360 new officers per year to help deliver on TPS’ mandate.”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

PRE-WINDOW: Moise: hold police budget flat; 5-year plan hires 360 officers a year

  • Police budget: remain approximately constant after inflation.
“Over the last term, increases have been made to the police budget to put TPS in a good position. Our 5-year hiring plan will recruit 360 new officers per year to help deliver on TPS' mandate.”

(a few sentences)

Source: PRE-WINDOW: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Defends the city's Barbara Hall Park response — 'every tool that's legally available' — and is open to re-proposing the park fence.

  • City has layered supports at the park: security guards day and night, health and housing worker squads, and cleaners sweeping three times a day.
  • Open to putting the park fence proposal forward again if re-elected.
“using every tool that's legally available to it.”

(reported remarks)

Source: The Globe and Mail — Toronto Centre / Gay Village election debate over public disorder · October 19, 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.

Chris Moise chose 'Yes'; I support road-pricing measures, especially as a way to raise funds for transportation improvements that make

  • Answer: Yes.
  • I support road-pricing measures, especially as a way to raise funds for transportation improvements that make it easier for everyone to get around. So far, Doug Ford has been a constant obstacle any time Council has asked for new ways to address our fiscal needs.
“I support road-pricing measures, especially as a way to raise funds for transportation improvements that make it easier for everyone to get around. So far, Doug Ford has been a constant obstacle any time Council has asked for new ways to address our fiscal needs.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Chris Moise chose 'Transit, walking and cycling'; Focusing on transit and active transportation is a no-brainer.

  • Answer: Transit, walking and cycling.
  • Focusing on transit and active transportation is a no-brainer. It will make commuting more affordable, increase accessibility in every part of our city, and help us achieve our climate goals all at the same time. It is also the most sensible allocation of space per person moved.
“Focusing on transit and active transportation is a no-brainer. It will make commuting more affordable, increase accessibility in every part of our city, and help us achieve our climate goals all at the same time. It is also the most sensible allocation of space per person moved.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Chris Moise 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 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

PRE-WINDOW: Moise: back road pricing for transit; Ford blocks city revenue tools

  • Answer: Yes.
  • Road pricing raises funds for transportation improvements that make it easier for everyone to get around.
“I support road-pricing measures, especially as a way to raise funds for transportation improvements that make it easier for everyone to get around. So far, Doug Ford has been a constant obstacle any time Council has asked for new ways to address our fiscal needs.”

(a few sentences)

Source: PRE-WINDOW: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Chris Moise chose 'More frequent and reliable service on existing routes'; In order for transit to be the preferred method of

  • Answer: More frequent and reliable service on existing routes.
  • In order for transit to be the preferred method of transportation for all Torontonians we need to invest in service. Predictability will increase ridership and rider satisfaction. Platform-level doors and other investments should be part of this program.
“In order for transit to be the preferred method of transportation for all Torontonians we need to invest in service. Predictability will increase ridership and rider satisfaction. Platform-level doors and other investments should be part of this program.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 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.

Chris Moise chose 'Expand permanent city staff and internal operational capacity'

  • Answer: Expand permanent city staff and internal operational capacity.
  • City staff must understand project delivery to properly work with delivery partners. This should go hand-in-hand with moving to making consistent, rolling investments in infrastructure to build institutional memory, control costs, and smooth delivery schedules.
“City staff must understand project delivery to properly work with delivery partners. This should go hand-in-hand with moving to making consistent, rolling investments in infrastructure to build institutional memory, control costs, and smooth delivery schedules.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Chris Moise chose 'Yes'; We should always strive to be more accountable. This term, I passed a motion that requires staff to report all

  • Answer: Yes.
  • We should always strive to be more accountable. This term, I passed a motion that requires staff to report all cost increases to projects under delegated authority. We should go a step further and require all project budgets and schedules to be published.
“We should always strive to be more accountable. This term, I passed a motion that requires staff to report all cost increases to projects under delegated authority. We should go a step further and require all project budgets and schedules to be published.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Chris Moise chose 'Accept significant disruption unless there is an immediate safety threat'

  • Answer: Accept significant disruption unless there is an immediate safety threat.
  • The right to demonstrate and protest is integral to a free, democratic society. This must be curbed only carefully and proportionately to protect others' lives, safety, and rights.
“The right to demonstrate and protest is integral to a free, democratic society. This must be curbed only carefully and proportionately to protect others' lives, safety, and rights.”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Chris Moise chose 'overriding council on zoning and approvals to get homes built'

  • Answer: overriding council on zoning and approvals to get homes built.
“overriding council on zoning and approvals to get homes built”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Chris Moise chose 'Permits, licences, payments and service requests'

  • Answer: Permits, licences, payments and service requests.
“Permits, licences, payments and service requests”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Chris Moise chose 'Strengthen professional project management, procurement and contracting'

  • Answer: Strengthen professional project management, procurement and contracting.
  • The City of Toronto doesn’t need to deliver every project itself, but it does need to have in-house expertise to learn from and improve delivery project-to-project, especially on major infrastructure initiatives which suffer from extraordinary cost inflation.
“The City of Toronto doesn’t need to deliver every project itself, but it does need to have in-house expertise to learn from and improve delivery project-to-project, especially on major infrastructure initiatives which suffer from extraordinary cost inflation.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Chris Moise chose 'Allow police and approved organizations to deploy them under existing privacy law'

  • Answer: Allow police and approved organizations to deploy them under existing privacy law.
  • The City of Toronto needs to understand the complexities of surveillance technologies, how the data is used, and where it is stored, in order to responsibly deploy it.
“The City of Toronto needs to understand the complexities of surveillance technologies, how the data is used, and where it is stored, in order to responsibly deploy it.”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Chris Moise chose 'Publicly press for greater authority, revenue and a different fiscal arrangement'

  • Answer: Publicly press for greater authority, revenue and a different fiscal arrangement.
“Publicly press for greater authority, revenue and a different fiscal arrangement”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 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.

Chris Moise chose 'Introduce a levy or other recurring source reserved for maintenance'

  • Answer: Introduce a levy or other recurring source reserved for maintenance.
“Introduce a levy or other recurring source reserved for maintenance”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Chris Moise 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 13 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.

Chris Moise 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 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Chris Moise 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 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

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?

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Social & community services

Who looks after the most vulnerable residents?

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Active transportation

Can I walk and bike safely around town?

Chris Moise chose 'Expand the protected cycling network, including projects that remove traffic lanes or parking'

  • Answer: Expand the protected cycling network, including projects that remove traffic lanes or parking.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“Expand the protected cycling network, including projects that remove traffic lanes or parking”

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Arts & culture

Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?

Chris Moise chose 'Planning and property measures that preserve existing venues and workspaces'

  • Answer: Planning and property measures that preserve existing venues and workspaces.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“Planning and property measures that preserve existing venues and workspaces”

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 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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