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Lyall Sanders

Candidate for Mayor

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?

End homelessness with real solutions; expand affordable housing; audit the ~$900M annual spend.

  • End homelessness by delivering real solutions, not empty promises
  • Expand affordable housing in Toronto and improve support services
  • Ensure taxpayer dollars are used effectively to reduce homelessness
  • Notes Toronto spends nearly $900 million a year on housing and homelessness programs
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“I will end homelessness in Toronto by delivering real solutions, not empty promises. Toronto spends nearly $900 million on housing and homelessness programs each year, yet thousands remain without a safe place to call home. Where is the money going?”

Source: Lyall Sanders for Mayor of Toronto 2026 — campaign website

Confidence:High

Taxes & spending

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

Lower property taxes as soon as possible.

  • Property taxes must be lowered as soon as possible
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“Further, property taxes must be lowered as soon as possible.”

Source: Know Your Vote T.O. — candidate questionnaire

Confidence:High

Emergency services

When I call for help, will it come fast enough?

More neighbourhood officers walking a beat, with a personal connection to residents.

  • More neighbourhood officers walking a beat
  • Officers should have a personal connection to residents, not be interlopers
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“We need more neighbourhood officer walking a beat. Individuals that will have a personal connection to the residents. They will not be "interlopers", but rather extended members of the community. There for the good of all.”

Source: Know Your Vote T.O. — candidate questionnaire

Confidence:High

Transit

Can I get where I need to go without driving?

Fully fund the TTC from government; it's the least supported transit system in North America.

  • The TTC must be fully covered by government
  • We are already paying enough in taxes to do this
  • The TTC is the least supported transit system in North America
  • Accessible transportation that does not break your budget
  • Bike lanes strategically planned on secondary routes
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“The TTC must be fully covered by government. We are already paying enough in our taxes to do this. Many place in Canada and around the world have done it already. The TTC is the least supported transit system in North America. It's time to fund it properly.”

Source: Know Your Vote T.O. — candidate questionnaire

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?

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Economy

Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?

Create more summer jobs, internships, and training opportunities for youth.

  • Create more summer jobs, internships, and training opportunities for young people
  • Help youth earn money, gain experience, and support themselves
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“Too many young people in our city are struggling to find work. Toronto needs a mayor who will take real action by creating more summer jobs, internships, and training opportunities. Our youth deserve the chance to earn money, gain experience, support themselves, and enjoy their summer without financial stress.”

Source: Lyall Sanders for Mayor of Toronto 2026 — campaign website

Confidence:High

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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