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Diana Chan McNally

Candidate for Councillor - Ward 4 (Parkdale-High Park)

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?

PRE-WINDOW: Chan McNally (Ward 4) would use the City's public builder model for accessible housing plus retrofit supports for aging owners.

  • PRE-WINDOW: Chan McNally campaign'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
  • Her platform: City leverages its public builder model to increase supply of accessible, affordable housing
  • Also: new supports for aging homeowners to stay in their current homes, including accessibility retrofits
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“Diana's platform calls for the City of Toronto to leverage its public builder model to increase the City's supply of accessible, affordable housing, and to create new supports for aging homeowners to stay in their current homes, including retrofits that support accessibility.”

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

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?

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Transit

Can I get where I need to go without driving?

Diana Chan McNally opposes the province taking over the TTC and raising fares.

  • She says Bill 98 would let the premier take over the TTC and raise fares while people struggle with costs.
  • She promises to stand up for Toronto's autonomy at City Hall.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“With Bill 98, he's trying to take over the TTC and give himself the power to raise fares–at a time when people are struggling to make ends meet.”

Source: Diana Chan McNally — campaign platform · October 18, 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?

Diana Chan McNally defends speed cameras, opposing their removal by the province.

  • She frames speed cameras as tools that keep kids safe.
  • Her platform positions removing them as provincial bullying of Toronto.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“Tearing out speed cameras that keep our kids safe.”

Source: Diana Chan McNally — campaign platform · October 18, 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?

Diana Chan McNally wants ecologically significant areas like High Park protected from off-leash dogs.

  • She says protecting High Park and other significant green spaces is imperative.
  • She mildly disagrees that education alone can solve off-leash dog challenges.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“With High Park and other ecologically significant areas in my ward of Parkdale—High Park, it is imperative that the city ensure that these spaces remain protected — including from off-leash dogs.”

Source: Paws for Parks — Ward 4 candidate questionnaire, Diana Chan McNally · October 6, 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?

Chan McNally won't stop the High Park work but wants accessibility fixes — parking, trails, in-park transit — before any car ban.

  • Chan McNally was against suspending the High Park plan, and said she would not call to stop work already underway if elected.
  • She said accessibility concerns must be addressed before cars are banned — including accessible parking spots, restoring trails and better transit within the park.
  • She said she would consult with residents and raise the issue at City Hall.
Show their words & source (reported remarks)
“I don’t think it’s appropriate for us to move forward until that’s actually done.”

Source: No cars in High Park? City councillor candidates in Ward 4 clash over redesign plan (CBC Toronto) · October 19, 2026

Confidence:High

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?

Diana Chan McNally believes more ticketing by by-law officers can deter illegal off-leash activity.

  • She favours a balanced approach that combines ticketing with positive-reinforcement education.
  • She opposes granting by-law officers Special Constable status, citing budget and over-policing concerns.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“I do believe that increased ticketing from by-law officers can help to deter illegal off-leash activity.”

Source: Paws for Parks — Ward 4 candidate questionnaire, Diana Chan McNally · October 6, 2026

Confidence:High

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