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Dan Lovell

Candidate for Councillor - Ward 22 (Scarborough-Agincourt)

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.

Dan Lovell chose 'Yes'

  • Answer: Yes.
“Yes”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 22 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Dan Lovell chose 'Build or finance substantially more affordable and supportive housing'

  • Answer: Build or finance substantially more affordable and supportive housing.
“Build or finance substantially more affordable and supportive housing”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 22 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Dan Lovell chose 'Expand apprenticeships, training and recognition of international credentials'

  • Answer: Expand apprenticeships, training and recognition of international credentials.
“Expand apprenticeships, training and recognition of international credentials”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 22 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Dan Lovell chose 'Concentrate growth on major streets and near rapid transit'; Across the city if accompanied by expansion of higher-order

  • Answer: Concentrate growth on major streets and near rapid transit.
  • Across the city if accompanied by expansion of higher-order transit options.
“Across the city if accompanied by expansion of higher-order transit options.”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 22 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Dan Lovell chose 'Build, acquire and own significantly more housing'

  • Answer: Build, acquire and own significantly more housing.
“Build, acquire and own significantly more housing”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 22 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Dan Lovell chose 'Expand as-of-right zoning and automate routine permits'; None. I only ticked the least bad option because I must.

  • Answer: Expand as-of-right zoning and automate routine permits.
  • None. I only ticked the least bad option because I must. The best solution is public housing.
“None. I only ticked the least bad option because I must. The best solution is public housing.”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 22 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Dan Lovell chose 'No'; If it is permanent housing, then yes. But not just a shelter.

  • Answer: No.
  • If it is permanent housing, then yes. But not just a shelter.
“If it is permanent housing, then yes. But not just a shelter.”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 22 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.

Dan Lovell chose 'Yes'; Not through property taxes. Through increases to the vacant home and luxury home taxes and the introduction of

  • Answer: Yes.
  • Not through property taxes. Through increases to the vacant home and luxury home taxes and the introduction of a vacant commercial unit tax.
“Not through property taxes. Through increases to the vacant home and luxury home taxes and the introduction of a vacant commercial unit tax.”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 22 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Dan Lovell chose 'Raise taxes, fees or other revenue'; Aimed at the ultra wealthy and profitable corporations.

  • Answer: Raise taxes, fees or other revenue.
  • Aimed at the ultra wealthy and profitable corporations.
“Aimed at the ultra wealthy and profitable corporations.”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 22 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Dan Lovell chose 'Land-transfer taxes, development charges and taxes on real-estate activity'

  • Answer: Land-transfer taxes, development charges and taxes on real-estate activity.
  • Targeted toward the ultra wealthy and profitable corporations.
“Targeted toward the ultra wealthy and profitable corporations.”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 22 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Dan Lovell chose 'Grow more slowly than inflation, requiring service restraint or alternative revenues'; Freeze property tax.

  • Answer: Grow more slowly than inflation, requiring service restraint or alternative revenues.
  • Freeze property tax. Increase vacant and luxury home taxes. Introduce vacant commercial unit tax.
“Freeze property tax. Increase vacant and luxury home taxes. Introduce vacant commercial unit tax.”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 22 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.

Dan Lovell chose 'Mental-health response, addiction treatment and youth intervention'

  • Answer: Mental-health response, addiction treatment and youth intervention.
“Mental-health response, addiction treatment and youth intervention”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 22 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Dan Lovell 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.
“Decrease after inflation, with some responsibilities and funding transferred to civilian services”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 22 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.

Dan Lovell chose 'Transit, walking and cycling'

  • Answer: Transit, walking and cycling.
“Transit, walking and cycling”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 22 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Dan Lovell chose 'New rapid-transit lines and extensions'; Ward 22 has zero subway or LRT stations, despite upcoming massive density growth.

  • Answer: New rapid-transit lines and extensions.
  • Ward 22 has zero subway or LRT stations, despite upcoming massive density growth.
“Ward 22 has zero subway or LRT stations, despite upcoming massive density growth.”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 22 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Dan Lovell chose 'Accessibility, geographic coverage and minimum service standards'

  • Answer: Accessibility, geographic coverage and minimum service standards.
“Accessibility, geographic coverage and minimum service standards”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 22 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Dan Lovell chose 'No'; We need fewer taxes on working-class people. Not more.

  • Answer: No.
  • We need fewer taxes on working-class people. Not more.
“We need fewer taxes on working-class people. Not more.”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 22 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.

Dan Lovell chose 'the powers should sit unused regardless of who holds them'

  • Answer: the powers should sit unused regardless of who holds them.
“the powers should sit unused regardless of who holds them”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 22 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Dan Lovell chose 'Accept significant disruption unless there is an immediate safety threat'; Peaceful assembly is protected by the Charter.

  • Answer: Accept significant disruption unless there is an immediate safety threat.
  • Peaceful assembly is protected by the Charter. Shame on those who seek to undermine our constitutional freedoms.
“Peaceful assembly is protected by the Charter. Shame on those who seek to undermine our constitutional freedoms.”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 22 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Dan Lovell chose 'Yes'

  • Answer: Yes.
“Yes”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 22 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Dan Lovell 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 22 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Dan Lovell chose 'Expand permanent city staff and internal operational capacity'

  • Answer: Expand permanent city staff and internal operational capacity.
  • Snow removal and recycling are clear examples of the failure of contracting out.
“Snow removal and recycling are clear examples of the failure of contracting out.”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 22 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Dan Lovell chose 'Strengthen professional project management, procurement and contracting'

  • Answer: Strengthen professional project management, procurement and contracting.
“Strengthen professional project management, procurement and contracting”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 22 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Dan Lovell chose 'Restrict their use to narrowly authorized investigations'

  • Answer: Restrict their use to narrowly authorized investigations.
“Restrict their use to narrowly authorized investigations”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 22 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Dan Lovell 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 22 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.

Dan Lovell 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 22 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Dan Lovell 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 22 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.

Dan Lovell 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 22 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Dan Lovell 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 22 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?

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?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

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?

Dan Lovell 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 22 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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