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Gianfranco Cristiano

Candidate for Toronto Catholic District School Board - Ward 5

In their own words

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Where they stand

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What a trustee actually does

Does the candidate understand the trustee job?

Says he will listen to educators, parents and students so funding follows what works, with students at the centre of every decision.

  • Will listen to educators, parents, and students so funding follows what works for children — not the loudest process.
  • Will listen, then deliver on what schools are missing, and not settle for the status quo.
  • Students must be at the centre of every decision.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“Students must be at the centre of every decision that is made.”

Source: Gianfranco Cristiano | TCDSB Trustee · Ward 5 North York · October 24, 2026

Confidence:High

Student wellbeing and learning

Will kids be safe, supported and learning well?

This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

Says students falling behind in math or English need support that truly closes the gap, implemented with school and Board leadership.

  • When students fall behind in math or English, they need support that truly closes the gap.
  • Will work with school and Board leadership to make sure those programs are implemented and effective.
“When students fall behind in math or English, they need support that truly closes the gap.”

(one sentence)

Source: Gianfranco Cristiano | TCDSB Trustee · Ward 5 North York · October 24, 2026

Confidence:High

Says he will be a voice that upholds Catholic values while ensuring every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.

  • Will be a voice that understands, practices, and upholds Catholic values.
  • Ensuring every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.
  • Children deserve a strong Catholic education rooted in faith, values, and commitment to their future.
“I will be a voice that understands, practices, and upholds our Catholic values while ensuring every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Gianfranco Cristiano — Instagram post · October 21, 2026

Confidence:High

Says classrooms should have the supplies and programs teachers actually need, with funding following what works for children.

  • Classrooms should have the supplies and programs teachers actually need.
  • Funding should follow what works for children, based on listening to educators, parents, and students.
“Classrooms should have the supplies and programs teachers actually need.”

(one sentence)

Source: Gianfranco Cristiano | TCDSB Trustee · Ward 5 North York · October 24, 2026

Confidence:High

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