← Councillor - Ward 14 (Toronto-Danforth)

Denise Walcott

Candidate for Councillor - Ward 14 (Toronto-Danforth)

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.

Denise Walcott chose 'Build or finance substantially more affordable and supportive housing'.

Answer: Build or finance substantially more affordable and supportive housing.
Toronto's greatest need is housing people can actually afford. The City should expand affordable and supportive housing while working with non-profits, co-ops and other levels of government to increase supply.

“Toronto's greatest need is housing people can actually afford. The City should expand affordable and supportive housing while working with non-profits, co-ops and other levels of government to increase supply.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 14 questionnaire · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

Denise Walcott chose 'No'; i support more housing, including missing-middle and family-sized homes, but not blanket as-of-right density.

Answer: No.
I support more housing, including missing-middle and family-sized homes, but not blanket as-of-right density. Growth should protect affordability and consider infrastructure, trees, community services and neighbourhood impacts.

“I support more housing, including missing-middle and family-sized homes, but not blanket as-of-right density. Growth should protect affordability and consider infrastructure, trees, community services and neighbourhood impacts.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 14 questionnaire · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

Denise Walcott chose 'Yes'; only when the indoor space is genuinely safe, suitable and stable.

Answer: Yes.
Only when the indoor space is genuinely safe, suitable and stable. People may avoid shelters because of theft, violence or inadequate privacy. The City must listen to unhoused people, address their individual needs and provide lasting support before requiring them to leave.

“Only when the indoor space is genuinely safe, suitable and stable. People may avoid shelters because of theft, violence or inadequate privacy. The City must listen to unhoused people, address their individual needs and provide lasting support before requiring them to leave.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 14 questionnaire · October 14, 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.

Denise Walcott chose 'Grow approximately with inflation and population'; property-tax increases should be responsible and predictable.

Answer: Grow approximately with inflation and population.
Property-tax increases should be responsible and predictable. Revenues should keep pace with inflation and population growth while the City looks for fairer revenue sources and protects essential services.

“Property-tax increases should be responsible and predictable. Revenues should keep pace with inflation and population growth while the City looks for fairer revenue sources and protects essential services.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 14 questionnaire · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

Denise Walcott chose 'Reduce or redesign lower-priority services'.

Answer: Reduce or redesign lower-priority services.
Residential tax increases should not be the first or only solution and should remain reasonable. Toronto should pursue other-government funding and fairer revenues before cutting frontline services or staffing to levels that put workers' safety and service quality at risk.

“Residential tax increases should not be the first or only solution and should remain reasonable. Toronto should pursue other-government funding and fairer revenues before cutting frontline services or staffing to levels that put workers' safety and service quality at risk.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 14 questionnaire · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

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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.

Denise Walcott chose 'Mental-health response, addiction treatment and youth intervention'.

Answer: Mental-health response, addiction treatment and youth intervention.
Public safety requires prevention as well as enforcement. I would invest in mental-health response, addiction treatment and youth intervention, while ensuring police and emergency services have the resources needed to respond to serious threats.

“Public safety requires prevention as well as enforcement. I would invest in mental-health response, addiction treatment and youth intervention, while ensuring police and emergency services have the resources needed to respond to serious threats.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 14 questionnaire · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

Denise Walcott chose 'Remain approximately constant after inflation'; Police need the resources to respond effectively.

Answer: Remain approximately constant after inflation.
Police need the resources to respond effectively, but increased spending should be tied to demonstrated needs and results. We should also invest in prevention, mental-health supports and community services that can reduce pressure on police

“Police need the resources to respond effectively, but increased spending should be tied to demonstrated needs and results. We should also invest in prevention, mental-health supports and community services that can reduce pressure on police”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 14 questionnaire · October 14, 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.

Denise Walcott chose 'More frequent and reliable service on existing routes'; residents need transit they can rely on every day.

Answer: More frequent and reliable service on existing routes.
Residents need transit they can rely on every day. I would prioritize frequent, reliable service, stronger safety measures and effective tools such as automated street safety cameras, while maintaining the system and pursuing responsible expansion.

“Residents need transit they can rely on every day. I would prioritize frequent, reliable service, stronger safety measures and effective tools such as automated street safety cameras, while maintaining the system and pursuing responsible expansion.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 14 questionnaire · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

Denise Walcott chose 'No'; support investing in reliable public transit, but I would not begin by adding another cost for working residents.

Answer: No.
Support investing in reliable public transit, but I would not begin by adding another cost for working residents. Toronto should prioritize fair, progressive revenue sources and stronger provincial and federal transit funding

“Support investing in reliable public transit, but I would not begin by adding another cost for working residents. Toronto should prioritize fair, progressive revenue sources and stronger provincial and federal transit funding”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 14 questionnaire · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

Denise Walcott supports the TTC's streetcar safety camera pilot and would push to deploy what works at the highest-risk stops.

Denise Walcott supports the TTC's streetcar safety camera pilot to stop drivers illegally passing open streetcar doors.
She would follow the results and push to use what works at the stops where residents face the greatest risk, plus better coordination when construction disrupts travel.

“I support the TTC's streetcar safety camera pilot because people should be able to get on and off transit without drivers passing open doors.”

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Source: Denise Walcott campaign website — Action Tracker

Confidence:High

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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.

Denise Walcott would oppose privatizing essential public services and push for stronger federal/provincial funding for downloaded services.

Denise Walcott would create a review process that listens to workers and residents, verifies staffing, safety, spending and service data, and reports publicly on action taken.
She would oppose the privatization of essential public services, support fair standards for City-controlled work, and push for stronger federal and provincial funding where responsibilities were downloaded onto Toronto.

“Denise would oppose the privatization of essential public services, support fair standards for City-controlled work and push for stronger federal and provincial funding where responsibilities have been downloaded onto Toronto.”

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Source: Denise Walcott campaign website — Action Tracker

Confidence:High

Denise Walcott chose 'The powers should sit unused regardless of who holds them'.

Answer: The powers should sit unused regardless of who holds them.
Major decisions should be made through transparent debate and a democratic Council process. No mayor should be able to bypass elected councillors on decisions that significantly affect communities, services and public spending.

“Major decisions should be made through transparent debate and a democratic Council process. No mayor should be able to bypass elected councillors on decisions that significantly affect communities, services and public spending.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 14 questionnaire · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

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Roads & infrastructure

Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?

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Economy

Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?

Denise Walcott would push to keep and strengthen film-production space at 65 to 87 Heward Avenue while protecting its industrial heritage.

Denise Walcott believes Toronto can build more homes while protecting the places where people work.
She would push for a clear commitment to keep and strengthen film-production space at 65 to 87 Heward Avenue, alongside protection for its industrial heritage.

Show their words & source (a few sentences)

“She would push for a clear commitment to keep and strengthen film-production space at the site, alongside protection for its industrial heritage.”

Source: Denise Walcott campaign website — Action Tracker

Confidence:High

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?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

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?

Denise Walcott supports respectful outreach and safer streets, adjusting approaches that are not improving safety.

Denise Walcott supports respectful outreach and safer streets for everyone.
If evidence and community feedback show an approach is not improving safety, the City should adjust it.

Show their words & source (a few sentences)

“Denise supports respectful outreach and safer streets for everyone.”

Source: Denise Walcott campaign website — Action Tracker

Confidence:High

Active transportation

Can I walk and bike safely around town?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Arts & culture

Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

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?

Denise Walcott would seek a public Ward 14 flooding-risk update, accelerate sewer/drainage upgrades, and back green infrastructure.

Denise Walcott would seek a public Ward 14 flooding-risk and infrastructure update identifying completed work, projects awaiting design or construction, and areas needing further investigation.
She would support accelerating necessary sewer and drainage improvements, clearer information on City programs, and green infrastructure such as rain gardens and permeable surfaces where appropriate.

Show their words & source (several paragraphs)

“She would support accelerating necessary sewer and drainage improvements, clearer information about available City programs, and practical measures such as rain gardens, permeable surfaces, and other green infrastructure where they are appropriate.”

Source: Denise Walcott campaign website — Action Tracker

Confidence:High

Bylaw enforcement

Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

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