Roberto Curto

Roberto Curto chose 'Yes'; i would say it's conditional on the premise being true.

• Answer: Yes.
• I would say it's conditional on the premise being true. We cannot demand people leave if suitable alternatives aren't available. If we provide an appropriate indoor option that meets someone's needs, I don't believe an encampment in a shared public space should become permanent.

“I would say it's conditional on the premise being true. We cannot demand people leave if suitable alternatives aren't available. If we provide an appropriate indoor option that meets someone's needs, I don't believe an encampment in a shared public space should become permanent.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — mayoral questionnaire · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

Roberto Curto chose 'Yes'; Every neighbourhood needs to be accommodating more housing.

• Answer: Yes.
• Every neighbourhood needs to be accommodating more housing, particularly missing middle and gentle density approaches. But as a planner, I'm weary of identical built forms everywhere. Good cities need variety, character and housing choice.

“Every neighbourhood needs to be accommodating more housing, particularly missing middle and gentle density approaches. But as a planner, I'm weary of identical built forms everywhere. Good cities need variety, character and housing choice.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — mayoral questionnaire · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

Roberto Curto chose 'Permit substantially more housing as-of-right'; we need all three, but permission has the broadest citywide impact.

• Answer: Permit substantially more housing as-of-right.
• We need all three, but permission has the broadest citywide impact. We can't address housing scarcity while large parts of Toronto remain difficult to build apartments in. More than a handful of wards are actually losing population while the city as a whole continues to grow.

“We need all three, but permission has the broadest citywide impact. We can't address housing scarcity while large parts of Toronto remain difficult to build apartments in. More than a handful of wards are actually losing population while the city as a whole continues to grow.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — mayoral questionnaire · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

Roberto Curto chose 'Reduce internal administration, staffing or contract costs'.

• Answer: Reduce internal administration, staffing or contract costs.
• Look for administrative inefficiencies and poor value contracts first, without weakening frontline services or the city's in house capacity.

“Look for administrative inefficiencies and poor value contracts first, without weakening frontline services or the city's in house capacity.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — mayoral questionnaire · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

Roberto Curto chose 'Mental-health response, addiction treatment and youth intervention'; let police focus on policing.

• Answer: Mental-health response, addiction treatment and youth intervention.
• Let police focus on policing. Expanding mental-health, addiction and crisis services means the right professionals can respond to the right situations, while freeing up police resources for public safety.

“Let police focus on policing. Expanding mental-health, addiction and crisis services means the right professionals can respond to the right situations, while freeing up police resources for public safety.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — mayoral questionnaire · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

Roberto Curto chose 'No'; i understand the planning case for congestion pricing, and Toronto can explore it down the line.

• Answer: No.
• I understand the planning case for congestion pricing, and Toronto can explore it down the line. But right now, I'd rather focus on improvements people use every day. Better TTC service, faster streetcars and making transit an even better alternative to driving. Give people better choices first.

“I understand the planning case for congestion pricing, and Toronto can explore it down the line. But right now, I'd rather focus on improvements people use every day. Better TTC service, faster streetcars and making transit an even better alternative to driving. Give people better choices first.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — mayoral questionnaire · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

Roberto Curto chose 'Vehicles, stations, signals and other state-of-good-repair work'.

• Answer: Vehicles, stations, signals and other state-of-good-repair work.
• A reliable transit system starts with taking care of what we already have. Service improvements are also a priority, but they depend on a system that works.

“A reliable transit system starts with taking care of what we already have. Service improvements are also a priority, but they depend on a system that works.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — mayoral questionnaire · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

Roberto Curto chose 'Publicly press for greater authority, revenue and a different fiscal arrangement'.

• Answer: Publicly press for greater authority, revenue and a different fiscal arrangement.
• Work with Queen's Park when it benefits Toronto, absolutely, but don't be afraid to stand up for our city. For too long, Toronto has quietly pushed back, conceded or compromised one priority for another. We need greater authority, new revenue tools and be prepared to go it alone when needed.

“Work with Queen's Park when it benefits Toronto, absolutely, but don't be afraid to stand up for our city. For too long, Toronto has quietly pushed back, conceded or compromised one priority for another. We need greater authority, new revenue tools and be prepared to go it alone when needed.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — mayoral questionnaire · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High