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Anthony Internicola

Candidate for Councillor - Ward 3 (Etobicoke-Lakeshore)

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.

Anthony Internicola chose 'Concentrate growth on major streets and near rapid transit'

  • Answer: Concentrate growth on major streets and near rapid transit.
  • Focus the greatest density near transit and major streets, supported by infrastructure, schools and services. Residents must help shape planning through town halls and neighbourhood meetings.
“Focus the greatest density near transit and major streets, supported by infrastructure, schools and services. Residents must help shape planning through town halls and neighbourhood meetings.”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Anthony Internicola chose 'Expand apprenticeships, training and recognition of international credentials'; Work with the Province

  • Answer: Expand apprenticeships, training and recognition of international credentials.
  • Work with the Province, colleges, unions and employers to expand skilled-trades training and apprenticeships. Support youth opportunities and fair recognition of international qualifications while maintaining competency and safety standards.
“Work with the Province, colleges, unions and employers to expand skilled-trades training and apprenticeships. Support youth opportunities and fair recognition of international qualifications while maintaining competency and safety standards.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Anthony Internicola chose 'Expand as-of-right zoning and automate routine permits'; Speed up routine approvals through clear zoning

  • Answer: Expand as-of-right zoning and automate routine permits.
  • Speed up routine approvals through clear zoning, firm timelines and simpler permits. Shape zoning with community input while protecting safety, accessibility and infrastructure capacity.
“Speed up routine approvals through clear zoning, firm timelines and simpler permits. Shape zoning with community input while protecting safety, accessibility and infrastructure capacity.”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Anthony Internicola chose 'Build or finance substantially more affordable and supportive housing'

  • Answer: Build or finance substantially more affordable and supportive housing.
  • My priority is affordable and supportive housing connected to mental health care, addiction recovery and life skills. Work with other governments and housing partners, with clear budgets and measurable results.
“My priority is affordable and supportive housing connected to mental health care, addiction recovery and life skills. Work with other governments and housing partners, with clear budgets and measurable results.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Anthony Internicola 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 bring housing providers, community organizations and other governments together. Use City land and targeted funding responsibly, with enforceable affordability commitments, support services and public accountability.
“Toronto should bring housing providers, community organizations and other governments together. Use City land and targeted funding responsibly, with enforceable affordability commitments, support services and public accountability.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Anthony Internicola chose 'Yes'; I support more housing, with zoning shaped through community consultation and backed by infrastructure

  • Answer: Yes.
  • I support more housing, with zoning shaped through community consultation and backed by infrastructure, transit, services and appropriate design.
“I support more housing, with zoning shaped through community consultation and backed by infrastructure, transit, services and appropriate design.”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Anthony Internicola chose 'Yes'; When suitable indoor accommodation is genuinely available, the City should help people move with dignity

  • Answer: Yes.
  • When suitable indoor accommodation is genuinely available, the City should help people move with dignity, ongoing support and access to treatment where needed. Parks must remain safe and accessible.
“When suitable indoor accommodation is genuinely available, the City should help people move with dignity, ongoing support and access to treatment where needed. Parks must remain safe and accessible.”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 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.

Anthony Internicola chose 'Reduce internal administration, staffing or contract costs'; First reduce duplication

  • Answer: Reduce internal administration, staffing or contract costs.
  • First reduce duplication, unnecessary administration and poor-value contracts. Assess staffing carefully, protect front-line services and publish verified savings before asking residents to pay more.
“First reduce duplication, unnecessary administration and poor-value contracts. Assess staffing carefully, protect front-line services and publish verified savings before asking residents to pay more.”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Anthony Internicola chose 'Grow approximately with inflation and population'; Keep revenue growth broadly aligned with inflation and

  • Answer: Grow approximately with inflation and population.
  • Keep revenue growth broadly aligned with inflation and population while finding efficiencies first. Protect essential services, explain increases clearly and demonstrate value for every taxpayer dollar.
“Keep revenue growth broadly aligned with inflation and population while finding efficiencies first. Protect essential services, explain increases clearly and demonstrate value for every taxpayer dollar.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Anthony Internicola chose 'Land-transfer taxes, development charges and taxes on real-estate activity'

  • Answer: Land-transfer taxes, development charges and taxes on real-estate activity.
“Land-transfer taxes, development charges and taxes on real-estate activity”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Anthony Internicola chose 'No'; I favour better traffic management, coordinated construction and reliable transit before adding tolls or

  • Answer: No.
  • I favour better traffic management, coordinated construction and reliable transit before adding tolls or congestion charges that increase costs for residents, workers and businesses.
“I favour better traffic management, coordinated construction and reliable transit before adding tolls or congestion charges that increase costs for residents, workers and businesses.”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 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.

Anthony Internicola chose 'Increase above inflation to expand police staffing or services'; Support increases where staffing shortages

  • Answer: Increase above inflation to expand police staffing or services.
  • Support increases where staffing shortages, response times and service demands demonstrate the need. Funding must strengthen front-line safety, with transparent spending, accountability and measurable results.
“Support increases where staffing shortages, response times and service demands demonstrate the need. Funding must strengthen front-line safety, with transparent spending, accountability and measurable results.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Anthony Internicola chose 'Mental-health response, addiction treatment and youth intervention'

  • Answer: Mental-health response, addiction treatment and youth intervention.
  • My number-one priority is mental health support and recovery, not enabling addiction. Invest in crisis response, detox, treatment, counselling and youth prevention, alongside properly resourced police and emergency services.
“My number-one priority is mental health support and recovery, not enabling addiction. Invest in crisis response, detox, treatment, counselling and youth prevention, alongside properly resourced police and emergency services.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 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.

Anthony Internicola chose 'Accessibility, geographic coverage and minimum service standards'; Require accessible service

  • Answer: Accessibility, geographic coverage and minimum service standards.
  • Require accessible service, fair geographic coverage and clear service standards. Safety reporting and accountability must accompany innovation. Include existing taxi and rideshare workers in planning and assess impacts on their livelihoods.
“Require accessible service, fair geographic coverage and clear service standards. Safety reporting and accountability must accompany innovation. Include existing taxi and rideshare workers in planning and assess impacts on their livelihoods.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

PRE-WINDOW: Internicola (Ward 3) would protect Wheel-Trans/TTC accessibility and consult riders who depend on the services.

  • PRE-WINDOW: Internicola's own answers to CILT's 2026 disability questionnaire (letter dated 2026-10-22; responses posted as updates, undated); verified never extracted in any prior run or baseline
  • Notes the issues are personal: his youngest daughter lives with autism, microcephaly and developmental disabilities; he grew up with dyslexia and a speech impairment
  • Also backed accelerating the outstanding 2024 accessible-housing commitments and disability inclusion in poverty-reduction strategy
“I support protecting and improving Wheel-Trans and TTC accessibility. I would push for more reliable service, accessible stations and stops, and meaningful consultation with riders who depend on these services every day.”

(several paragraphs)

Source: CILT (Centre for Independent Living in Toronto) 2026 candidate questionnaire: disability commitments - candidate's own answers (PRE-WINDOW: letter dated 2026-10-22; responses posted as updates, undated) · October 22, 2026

Confidence:High

Anthony Internicola chose 'No'; I favour better traffic management, coordinated construction and reliable transit before adding tolls or

  • Answer: No.
  • I favour better traffic management, coordinated construction and reliable transit before adding tolls or congestion charges that increase costs for residents, workers and businesses.
“I favour better traffic management, coordinated construction and reliable transit before adding tolls or congestion charges that increase costs for residents, workers and businesses.”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Anthony Internicola chose 'Vehicles, stations, signals and other state-of-good-repair work'; Prioritize frequent

  • Answer: Vehicles, stations, signals and other state-of-good-repair work.
  • Prioritize frequent, reliable and accessible service on existing routes so residents can depend on the TTC every day. Maintain vehicles and infrastructure, improve safety and hold the system accountable for results.
“Prioritize frequent, reliable and accessible service on existing routes so residents can depend on the TTC every day. Maintain vehicles and infrastructure, improve safety and hold the system accountable for results.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Anthony Internicola chose 'Deliveries, trades, emergency vehicles and accessibility'; Prioritize emergency response

  • Answer: Deliveries, trades, emergency vehicles and accessibility.
  • Prioritize emergency response, accessibility and essential deliveries and trades. Street planning must also protect pedestrians and cyclists, support transit and address congestion, with input from residents and local businesses.
“Prioritize emergency response, accessibility and essential deliveries and trades. Street planning must also protect pedestrians and cyclists, support transit and address congestion, with input from residents and local businesses.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 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.

Anthony Internicola chose 'Prevent councillors from altering scope after approval without identifying funding'; Require realistic budgets

  • Answer: Prevent councillors from altering scope after approval without identifying funding.
  • Require realistic budgets, clear timelines, qualified project managers and accountable contracts. Publish progress and costs, identify problems early and explain corrective action to taxpayers.
“Require realistic budgets, clear timelines, qualified project managers and accountable contracts. Publish progress and costs, identify problems early and explain corrective action to taxpayers.”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Anthony Internicola chose 'Publicly press for greater authority, revenue and a different fiscal arrangement'; As The People’s Lobbyist

  • Answer: Publicly press for greater authority, revenue and a different fiscal arrangement.
  • As The People’s Lobbyist, I will press for fair provincial funding and the authority Toronto needs, while building productive partnerships that deliver results for residents.
“As The People’s Lobbyist, I will press for fair provincial funding and the authority Toronto needs, while building productive partnerships that deliver results for residents.”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Anthony Internicola chose 'Keep major roads, transit, hospitals and essential facilities operating'

  • Answer: Keep major roads, transit, hospitals and essential facilities operating.
  • Respect peaceful protest while keeping hospitals, emergency routes, essential facilities and transit accessible. Responses should be proportionate, consistent and focused on safety, regardless of the protest’s message.
“Respect peaceful protest while keeping hospitals, emergency routes, essential facilities and transit accessible. Responses should be proportionate, consistent and focused on safety, regardless of the protest’s message.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Anthony Internicola chose 'Establish citywide limits on access, retention, auditing and data sharing'

  • Answer: Establish citywide limits on access, retention, auditing and data sharing.
  • Support legitimate public safety uses with strict privacy safeguards, limited retention, controlled access and independent audits. Residents deserve clear rules on how information is collected, used and shared.
“Support legitimate public safety uses with strict privacy safeguards, limited retention, controlled access and independent audits. Residents deserve clear rules on how information is collected, used and shared.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Anthony Internicola chose 'the powers should sit unused regardless of who holds them'

  • Answer: the powers should sit unused regardless of who holds them.
  • I support council decisions through majority agreement, open debate and community input. The mayor should work with councillors and respect every ward’s voice.
“I support council decisions through majority agreement, open debate and community input. The mayor should work with councillors and respect every ward’s voice.”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Anthony Internicola chose 'Yes'; Residents deserve clear project budgets, timelines and regular progress reports

  • Answer: Yes.
  • Residents deserve clear project budgets, timelines and regular progress reports, including explanations for delays, cost overruns and corrective action. Taxpayers must be able to see results.
“Residents deserve clear project budgets, timelines and regular progress reports, including explanations for delays, cost overruns and corrective action. Taxpayers must be able to see results.”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Anthony Internicola chose 'Permits, licences, payments and service requests'; Make permits

  • Answer: Permits, licences, payments and service requests.
  • Make permits, licences and 311 requests easier to submit and track. Give residents clear timelines and progress updates, protect privacy and retain telephone and in-person help for those who need it.
“Make permits, licences and 311 requests easier to submit and track. Give residents clear timelines and progress updates, protect privacy and retain telephone and in-person help for those who need it.”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Anthony Internicola chose 'Use competitive contracts and outside providers where they can deliver better value'

  • Answer: Use competitive contracts and outside providers where they can deliver better value.
  • Use outside providers where transparent comparisons demonstrate better value and reliable service. Require fair labour standards, enforceable contracts and public reporting. Keep City oversight and compare results with direct delivery.
“Use outside providers where transparent comparisons demonstrate better value and reliable service. Require fair labour standards, enforceable contracts and public reporting. Keep City oversight and compare results with direct delivery.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Roads & infrastructure

Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?

Anthony Internicola chose 'Redirect money from new facilities and projects toward existing assets'; Prioritize repairing existing roads

  • Answer: Redirect money from new facilities and projects toward existing assets.
  • Prioritize repairing existing roads, transit and public facilities before non-essential expansion. Review projects by urgency, safety and community need, protect essential growth infrastructure and publish repair timelines.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“Prioritize repairing existing roads, transit and public facilities before non-essential expansion. Review projects by urgency, safety and community need, protect essential growth infrastructure and publish repair timelines.”

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

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.

Anthony Internicola chose 'Accelerate permits, inspections and approvals'; Give businesses clear requirements

  • Answer: Accelerate permits, inspections and approvals.
  • Give businesses clear requirements, predictable inspection schedules and timely approvals. Remove unnecessary delays while maintaining safety and accessibility. Support small, medium and large businesses fairly.
“Give businesses clear requirements, predictable inspection schedules and timely approvals. Remove unnecessary delays while maintaining safety and accessibility. Support small, medium and large businesses fairly.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Anthony Internicola chose 'Concentrate resources on a small number of industries where Toronto has an existing advantage'; Build a safe

  • Answer: Concentrate resources on a small number of industries where Toronto has an existing advantage.
  • Build a safe, accessible and affordable city with reliable transportation and infrastructure. Develop responsible partnerships for major events, including my Toronto International Picnic vision, with clear benefits and costs.
“Build a safe, accessible and affordable city with reliable transportation and infrastructure. Develop responsible partnerships for major events, including my Toronto International Picnic vision, with clear benefits and costs.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 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?

Anthony Internicola 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.
  • Review lanes against clear safety, usage and congestion standards. Redesign those that perform poorly, preserving safe cycling connections and essential access. Consult residents, businesses and road users before changes.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“Review lanes against clear safety, usage and congestion standards. Redesign those that perform poorly, preserving safe cycling connections and essential access. Consult residents, businesses and road users before changes.”

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Arts & culture

Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?

Anthony Internicola chose 'Simpler permits, flexible operating rules and later hours'

  • Answer: Simpler permits, flexible operating rules and later hours.
  • Simplify permits and allow flexible hours where appropriate, with clear noise, safety and accessibility safeguards. Help artists, venues and festivals succeed while respecting neighbours and supporting Toronto’s cultural diversity.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“Simplify permits and allow flexible hours where appropriate, with clear noise, safety and accessibility safeguards. Help artists, venues and festivals succeed while respecting neighbours and supporting Toronto’s cultural diversity.”

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 3 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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