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Nate Erskine-Smith

Candidate for Councillor - Ward 19 (Beaches-East York)

Elected (official result)

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.

Nate Erskine-Smith's housing plan: gentle density in neighbourhoods, midrise on avenues, greater density at transit hubs.

  • Erskine-Smith's four housing priorities: gentle density in residential neighbourhoods, midrise on avenues, greater density at major transit hubs.
  • He says 'every ward across the city should do its part' in building new and more affordable housing.
  • He calls for a public/community land bank and economies of scale in non-market builds, plus an ambitious expansion of rapid housing.
“That means gentle density in residential neighbourhoods, midrise on avenues, and greater density at major transit hubs.”

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Source: Nate Erskine-Smith campaign dispatch #2 (uncommons.ca) · September 19, 2026

Confidence:High

Nate Erskine-Smith calls for an ambitious expansion of rapid housing to deliver dignity for those in need.

  • He calls for an ambitious expansion of rapid housing to 'deliver dignity for those in need while ensuring public spaces remain welcoming.'
  • He says he will prioritize action to house people in need along the Danforth between Main and Dawes.
“This will require an ambitious expansion of rapid housing, among other things. We can deliver dignity for those in need while ensuring public spaces remain welcoming.”

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Source: Nate Erskine-Smith campaign dispatch #2 (uncommons.ca) · September 19, 2026

Confidence:High

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Taxes & spending

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

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Emergency services

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

Nate Erskine-Smith says public safety is part of transit service quality and Chow's TTC security staff should be assessed and bolstered.

  • He says public safety is part of overall transit service quality and should be prioritized.
  • He says Mayor Chow's strategy of increased security staff and outreach workers on the TTC should be assessed and bolstered as needed.
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“We also need to prioritize faster and more reliable subways, public safety as part of overall quality of service, and cost-effective capital planning in keeping with best practices around the world.”

Source: Nate Erskine-Smith campaign dispatch #2 (uncommons.ca) · September 19, 2026

Confidence:High

Transit

Can I get where I need to go without driving?

Nate Erskine-Smith says the city should deliver the 10 FastTrackTO recommendations to speed up streetcar service.

  • He says the city should deliver the 10 FastTrackTO recommendations to speed up streetcar service, including the 501 and 506.
  • He calls for prioritizing faster and more reliable subways, and cost-effective capital planning.
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“We should deliver the 10 recommendations from FastTrackTO to speed up streetcar service.”

Source: Nate Erskine-Smith campaign dispatch #2 (uncommons.ca) · September 19, 2026

Confidence:High

Government

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

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Roads & infrastructure

Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?

Nate Erskine-Smith says east-end Gardiner congestion should be fixed by fast-tracking the Cherry Street rebuild.

  • On Gardiner-related east-end congestion, he says the solution is to fast-track the already planned rebuild at Cherry Street with transparent timelines.
  • He calls the Gardiner upload to the Province under Chow's New Deal a smart move that will save the city billions.
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“The solution is to fast track the already planned rebuild at Cherry Street, together with transparent timelines.”

Source: Nate Erskine-Smith campaign dispatch #2 (uncommons.ca) · September 19, 2026

Confidence:High

Economy

Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?

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Environment

Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?

Nate Erskine-Smith says the city should phase out the Portlands gas plant through a massive expansion of renewables.

  • He says the city should phase out the Portlands gas plant, which he calls Toronto's largest single source of pollution.
  • He proposes a massive expansion of renewables, especially rooftop solar.
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“We should also work to phase out use of the Portlands gas plant (Toronto's largest single source of pollution) through a massive expansion of renewables, especially rooftop solar.”

Source: Nate Erskine-Smith campaign dispatch #2 (uncommons.ca) · September 19, 2026

Confidence:High

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?

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Arts & culture

Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?

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Data centres

Should energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?

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Water & waste

Is our drinking water safe and our waste handled?

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Bylaw enforcement

Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?

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