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Conroy Irving

Candidate for Councillor - Ward 6 (York Centre)

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.

Conroy Irving chose 'Yes'; Yes when a person has been offered a safe, accessible indoor space that genuinely meets their individual and h

  • Answer: Yes.
  • Yes when a person has been offered a safe, accessible indoor space that genuinely meets their individual and household needs, the City should require the encampment to be vacated. But this must be done with dignity, not simply through enforcement.
“Yes when a person has been offered a safe, accessible indoor space that genuinely meets their individual and household needs, the City should require the encampment to be vacated. But this must be done with dignity, not simply through enforcement.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 6 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Conroy Irving 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 6 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Conroy Irving 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 6 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Conroy Irving chose 'Concentrate growth on major streets and near rapid transit'

  • Answer: Concentrate growth on major streets and near rapid transit.
“Concentrate growth on major streets and near rapid transit”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 6 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Conroy Irving 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 6 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Conroy Irving chose 'Yes'

  • Answer: Yes.
“Yes”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 6 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Conroy Irving chose 'Expand as-of-right zoning and automate routine permits'

  • Answer: Expand as-of-right zoning and automate routine permits.
“Expand as-of-right zoning and automate routine permits”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 6 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.

Conroy Irving chose 'No'

  • Answer: No.
“No”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 6 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Conroy Irving chose 'Grow approximately with inflation and population'

  • Answer: Grow approximately with inflation and population.
“Grow approximately with inflation and population”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 6 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Conroy Irving chose 'Reduce internal administration, staffing or contract costs'; Reduce internal administration

  • Answer: Reduce internal administration, staffing or contract costs.
  • Reduce internal administration, staffing or contract costs first. Toronto should identify efficiencies, eliminate unnecessary spending, and improve service delivery before considering tax or fee increases. Any savings should be pursued carefully so that essential frontline services are protected.
“Reduce internal administration, staffing or contract costs first. Toronto should identify efficiencies, eliminate unnecessary spending, and improve service delivery before considering tax or fee increases. Any savings should be pursued carefully so that essential frontline services are protected.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 6 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Conroy Irving 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 6 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.

Conroy Irving chose 'Increase above inflation to expand police staffing or services'

  • Answer: Increase above inflation to expand police staffing or services.
“Increase above inflation to expand police staffing or services”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 6 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Conroy Irving 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 6 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.

Conroy Irving chose 'Deliveries, trades, emergency vehicles and accessibility'

  • Answer: Deliveries, trades, emergency vehicles and accessibility.
“Deliveries, trades, emergency vehicles and accessibility”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 6 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Conroy Irving 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 6 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Conroy Irving chose 'More frequent and reliable service on existing routes'

  • Answer: More frequent and reliable service on existing routes.
“More frequent and reliable service on existing routes”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 6 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Conroy Irving chose 'No'

  • Answer: No.
“No”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 6 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.

Conroy Irving chose 'Public data and systems that measure outcomes and hold departments accountable'

  • Answer: Public data and systems that measure outcomes and hold departments accountable.
“Public data and systems that measure outcomes and hold departments accountable”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 6 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Conroy Irving 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 6 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Conroy Irving chose 'overriding council on zoning and approvals to get homes built'

  • Answer: overriding council on zoning and approvals to get homes built.
“overriding council on zoning and approvals to get homes built”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 6 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Conroy Irving chose 'Expand permanent city staff and internal operational capacity'

  • Answer: Expand permanent city staff and internal operational capacity.
“Expand permanent city staff and internal operational capacity”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 6 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Conroy Irving chose 'Publicly press for greater authority, revenue and a different fiscal arrangement'

  • Answer: Publicly press for greater authority, revenue and a different fiscal arrangement.
  • The City should actively advocate for its fair share of funding, infrastructure investment, transit support, housing resources, and services that Toronto residents rely on. Partnership is important, but Toronto should not compromise its priorities simply to align with provincial priorities.
“The City should actively advocate for its fair share of funding, infrastructure investment, transit support, housing resources, and services that Toronto residents rely on. Partnership is important, but Toronto should not compromise its priorities simply to align with provincial priorities.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 6 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Conroy Irving chose 'Protect protest subject to clear rules for locations, access routes and duration'

  • Answer: Protect protest subject to clear rules for locations, access routes and duration.
“Protect protest subject to clear rules for locations, access routes and duration”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 6 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Conroy Irving chose 'Yes'

  • Answer: Yes.
“Yes”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 6 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Conroy Irving chose 'Allow police and approved organizations to deploy them under existing privacy law'

  • Answer: Allow police and approved organizations to deploy them under existing privacy law.
“Allow police and approved organizations to deploy them under existing privacy law”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 6 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.

Conroy Irving chose 'Redirect money from new facilities and projects toward existing assets'

  • Answer: Redirect money from new facilities and projects toward existing assets.
“Redirect money from new facilities and projects toward existing assets”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 6 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Conroy Irving 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 6 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.

Conroy Irving 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 6 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Conroy Irving chose 'Accelerate permits, inspections and approvals'

  • Answer: Accelerate permits, inspections and approvals.
“Accelerate permits, inspections and approvals”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 6 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?

Conroy Irving chose 'Finish approved projects but undertake few additional road reallocations'

  • Answer: Finish approved projects but undertake few additional road reallocations.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“Finish approved projects but undertake few additional road reallocations”

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 6 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Arts & culture

Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?

Conroy Irving chose 'Grants, city facilities and affordable cultural space'

  • Answer: Grants, city facilities and affordable cultural space.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“Grants, city facilities and affordable cultural space”

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 6 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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