Edward Gong

Candidate for Mayor

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?

Gong would build 36,000 affordable low-rent units for seniors, phased, with federal and provincial help.

In his own 200-word statement to CBC Toronto, Gong pledged 36,000 affordable low-rent homes for seniors.
He said it would be done in phases with federal and provincial collaboration.

Show their words & source (reported remarks)

“Third, build 36,000 units of affordable, low-rent housing for seniors. Through phased construction and collaboration with federal and provincial governments, I aim to ensure more seniors can live securely at affordable rents and enjoy a life of dignity and stability.”

Source: CBC Toronto: 'Hear from 8 Toronto mayoral candidates also on your ballot' (CBC text via europesays mirror) - candidates' own 200-word statements (PRE-WINDOW) · October 21, 2026

Confidence:High

Taxes & spending

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

Gong would cut property taxes 3% a year, paid for by better fiscal management and cutting waste.

In his own 200-word statement to CBC Toronto, Gong named a 3% annual property-tax cut as the first of three core policies.
He said it would be funded through stronger fiscal management, operational efficiency and cutting waste.

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“First, reduce property taxes by 3 per cent annually. I will effectively ease the financial burden on taxpayers by strengthening fiscal management, improving government operational efficiency, and cutting unnecessary spending and waste.”

Source: CBC Toronto: 'Hear from 8 Toronto mayoral candidates also on your ballot' (CBC text via europesays mirror) - candidates' own 200-word statements (PRE-WINDOW) · October 21, 2026

Confidence:High

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?

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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?

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Economy

Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?

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Environment

Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?

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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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