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Residents concerned about traffic after demolition of Dunn and Dowling bridges HILARY CATON hcaton@insidetoronto.com Whether Parkdale residents like it or not, the bridges on Dowling and Dunn avenues are coming down. “When that demolition starts it will be noisy and there will be nothing we can do to stop the noise,” said Jodi Atkins, the city’s senior engineer with bridges, structures and expressways with the City of Toronto. “We just want to be as transparent as possible. It’s going to be loud.” The bridges were the topic of discussion at a meeting held late last month at 245 Dunn Ave. by the City of Toronto and Parkdale-High Park Councillor Gord Perks. Both Atkins and

Perks warned residents this construction will be no walk in the park The demolition of both bridges is set for the weekend of Nov. 21 and 22, which will result in a 48-hour closure of the Lakeshore West Rail Corridor. This decision was made by Metrolinx, the majority owner of the bridges. “In o u r m e e t i n g w i t h Metrolinx over the past year they dictated that they do not want to close the Lakeshore West Corridor twice,” Atkins said. Both bridges are coming to the end of their lifespan and need to be removed, Perks said. Both bridges are roughly 100 years old. >>>SPRINGHURST, page 15

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safety first: After picking a bike, Andrew MacEachern fits Ilham Suleman with a helmet at the fourth annual Bike Drive hosted by Morning Glory Cycling Club (MGCC) in High Park Sunday. The local club, in partnership with GEARS, gave away roughly 150 bikes donated by MGCC members, friends and the community to children and young adults without the financial means to obtain bicycles on their own.

Affordable housing, economy, top issues in Parkdale-High Park debate Residents association hosts packed all-candidates’ meeting HILARY CATON hcaton@insidetoronto.com

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from the Green Party; incumbent Peggy Nash from the New Democratic Party (NDP) and Lorne Gershuny from the Marxist-Leninist Party. Candidates were sent one question prior to the meeting >>>LOCAL, page 3

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Check out the 800-year-old Magna Carta on display at Fort York Visitor Centre HILARY CATON hcaton@insidetoronto.com The Magna Carta has landed and it’s in Toronto for the first time in its 800-year history. Nestled in a special glass case at the Fort York Visitors Centre, in a light- and temperature-controlled room, Torontonians will have their chance to come face-to-face with one of the world’s most significant historical documents. “It’s not very often that you get to see 800 years’ worth of history right in front of your eyes and what that represents,” said Larry Ostola, the director of museum and heritage services with the City of Toronto. The Charter of the Forest is also on display. This document helped establish principles of universal human rights and protection of the commons to limit privatization and encourage stewardship for shared resources. The Magna Carta was first sealed 800 years ago by King John on June 15, 1215 and as a result, for the first time, limited the absolute power of the monarchy and included several clauses that expressed fundamental principles that apply to all citizens today. “When you think about the evolution of democracy and human rights and so on and if you look at those documents and can appreciate that they helped lay those foundations, it’s extremely meaningful,” Ostola said. Toronto is one of four Canadian cities exhibiting Magna Carta: Law, Liberty & Legacy as part of a

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Larry Ostola, City of Toronto director of museum and heritage services, left, and Magna Carta Canada co-chairs Len Rodness and his wife Suzy get up close to check out the Magna Carta at the Fort York Visitor’s Centre.

national tour developed by Magna Carta Canada. The documents have travelled, first class with 24-hour security, to Gatineau and Winnipeg. Its final stop will be Edmonton. The documents are the centre piece of a bilingual exhibit and documentary film and are accompanied by a Toronto-themed exhibit titled Rights, Justice and Democracy – Toronto Perspectives. The exhibit is sliced into three parts – history, why it was created and under what circumstances; legacy, how

its shaped governance, laws and rights in Canada; and justice today, an ongoing project that show visitors how it’s being applied to contemporary human rights issues. There’s also interactive components where visitors can create their own charter, read the translated English version and see where the Magna Carta’s influence can be found around the world with a giant 3D globe. There are only 24 surviving copies of the Magna Carta out of 1,300. The

version on display in Toronto is on loan from the Durham Cathedral in the United Kingdom and is the last issue of Magna Carta sealed by an English monarch and is insured for roughly $37-million. Wayne Reeves, the chief curator of museums and heritages services for the City of Toronto, said the document is under 24-hour video surveillance from the cathedral. This document is the root of many significant historical and political documents in many countries today, Ostola said. “The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms echoes principles that were first stated in Magna Carta, the United States Constitution and its Bill of Rights, were also influenced by Magna Carta,” he said. The document continues to have large ripple effects. Four concepts in Canadian law that was founded can be traced back to the Magna Carta such as habeas corpus, due process, trial by jury and cruel and unusual punishment. Getting the document to Toronto has been four years in the making, said Len Rodness the co-chair of Magna Carta Canada. “We (Magna Carta Canada) immediately thought this would be a wonderful opportunity for all the children and people in Canada to experience a document, which is iconic and central to the development of the rule of law, our democratic governance and human rights in freedoms that we enjoy in Canada today,” Rodness said.

Visit www.toronto.ca/magnacarta for details and to purchase tickets. The document will be here until Nov. 7.

Local residents question candidates on accessible daycare >>>from page 1 on behalf of the residents associations, regarding the Top 2 issues they think are most important to people in the riding. All candidates appeared to be on the same page – affordable housing and the economy. “If we make significant investments in (new) affordable housing and in existing infrastructure it does a variety of things,” Phipps told the crowd of more than 100 people. “It provides jobs for young people looking for work and it creates training opportunities for longterm sustainable jobs that will boost the economy.” Royer also pointed out too many people are paying rent they can’t afford in the neighbourhood and

affordable housing needs to be at the forefront of this election. On the economy, Royer pushed for a more local angle on budgets. “That will help the people at a local level... We need to know how much of that money and funding is coming to us,” she said. From there, the floor was opened up to residents to ask their questions with the line stretching the length of the gym. One of the first questions touched on the lack of affordable daycare. Liberal candidate Virani was adamant about eliminating the current universal child care benefit that sees the wealthy receiving subsidized daycare. “We (the Liberal Party) think it’s ludicrous to be subsidizing the rich

to raise their children. We would stop that and direct more money to low-income individuals and give it to them tax free,” he said. “That would address income inequality, which is the biggest issue affecting Canada right now. “We’re also trying to support families by eliminating incomesplitting, that’s for two-income families. A single mom wouldn’t see that money.” Nash pushed the NDP platform of providing daycare for $15 a day, saying too many people are on waiting lists for daycares and paying as much as $35,000 a year. “This country needs affordable and accessible day care. No question,” Nash said. Gershuny offered publicly funded

childcare services. “Women need to participate productively in the economy as workers and as equals. That’s the priority,” he said. By the end of the meeting, everyone was able to ask their questions to candidates regarding small businesses, unemployment and democratic reform. Candidates encouraged everyone to vote for the party that has a policy or platform they want to see implemented. Candidates also said to no vote strategically. “Vote for your heart and with your conscious,” Phipps told the crowd. Nash added to the sentiment. “Vote for what you want and you just might get it,” she said.

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The Magna Carta in Toronto WHERE: Fort York, 250 Fort York Blvd. CONTACT: www.magnacartacanada. ca COST: $10 for youth, $15 for seniors and $20 for adults The Magna Carta, which, according to www.magnacartacanada.ca, “set the groundwork for many concepts that continue to define democratic life today,” will be on display as part of a four-city national tour.

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Ghost Tours WHERE: Exhibition Place, 200 Princes’ Blvd. CONTACT: 416-2633658 COST: $20. Children under 10 are not permitted. Every Friday until Oct. 30, Exhibition Place hosts two-hour ghost tours around exhibition grounds. Tours run 7 to 9 p.m.

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Open Mic Night WHEN: 8 to 11 p.m. WHERE: Toronto Institute for the Enjoyment of Music (TIFEM), 821 Queen St. W. CONTACT: Howard Goldbach, 416-504-5444 COST: Free TIFEM’s Open Mic series provides an ideal setting for both contributors and audience members alike.

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Legends and Ghost Stories WHERE: Colborne Lodge, 11 Colborne Lodge Dr. CONTACT: 416-392-6916 COST: $17.50 plus tax; refreshments included Colborne Lodge hosts Haunted High Park today, Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31. The event is suitable for ages 13 and older.

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Music from Around the World: Celebrating the Library Settlement Partnership Program WHEN: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Parkdale library, 1303 Queen St. CONTACT: 416-393-7686 COST: Free Come and celebrate the Library Settlement Partnership with musical performances and free food. Drop in.

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Toronto Public Library Strategic Plan WHERE: Parkdale Library, 1303 Queen St. W. CONTACT: 416-393-7686, planconsultation@torontopubliclibrary.ca to register Toronto Public Library is in the process of creating a new Strategic Plan to guide the library over the next four years. Your input will help us deliver programs and services that meet your needs and the needs of your community. Do you need TTC tokens to get to the meeting? Let the library know when you register. Light refreshments will be served.

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very choice has its consequences. Good or bad. If you don’t complete a major school assignment, you could get a failing grade. If you don’t go to work one day, you may not get paid. If you don’t vote on election day, you won’t exercise your democratic right to choose your elected official. That consequence is a fact. It’s non-negotiable and it should concern you. On Monday, Oct. 19, Canadians head to the polls to cast a ballot in the longest election campaign this country has seen in 143 years. Some will tell you the economy is the biggest issue, others will say it’s national security or health care. What you need to know is what the most important issue is for you and your family. Investigate it, so on election day, you can make an informed decision. The Parkdale Villager wants to help you make that informed decision. We have posed four questions to Conservative, Liberal, NDP our view the and Green party candidates running in this election, in every Learn about riding, across the city. Some have responded. Some candidates; haven’t. They will all experience a consequence of their choice to cast your vote participate – good or bad – in letting the electorate know their stance on the issues. You can learn more about them in today’s paper, and we hope it gives you a better understanding of the issues and inspires you to get out and vote. You have many opportunities to become engaged prior to election day. Attend an all-candidates’ meeting, go online to find out more about candidates and don’t be afraid to ask them questions. Don’t wait until you’ve lost your job to understand the state of our economy. Don’t wait until a loved one has been diagnosed with dementia before you realize the importance of having a national strategy. Visit us at www.insidetoronto.com/toronto-news/ federal-election for a plethora of stories from the start of this campaign right up until election day. There’s even information on advance polls in case you are not able to vote on Oct. 19. Whether on election day or at an advance poll, make sure you get out and vote. Exercise your democratic right. If you don’t, that’s a consequence you’ll have to live with for the next term.

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Expand museum plan for Old City Hall Toronto’s story is big enough to take up plenty of space

ven in grumpy, contrary, old Toronto, occasionally an obviously good idea emerges that pretty much everyone agrees on. So it is this week, with a multilateral desire to install a City of Toronto Museum in Old City Hall. No one – not even our grumpiest, most contrary representative, Ward 2’s Rob Ford – spoke any way other than glowingly about the idea of putting a museum inside the grand old building at Bay and Queen streets. It will have to wait until the provincial government moves its court operation out of there once and for all. But then, the city will be

david nickle the city free to do with the 160,000 square feet of usable space inside as it sees fit. The only catch? Proponents of the museum have done a tally of the material available in the city’s archives and estimate the museum doesn’t really need much more than 30,000 square feet. Which gives the city the option of looking for other uses for the remaining 130,000 square feet… which of course is exactly what’s happening. City staff has obtained a report indicating that the remaining space would do well as a sort of shopping mall, leased to a property manager who would fill the place up with rent-paying shops. Councillor Ford, an enthusiastic supporter of the museum, suggested

the city might want to lease the remaining space to an hotelier, who might also set up a fancy restaurant at the site. Making money off the soon-to-be-untenanted site seems to be a common theme for now, and that may change: the government management committee voted to ask staff to spend the next two years refining plans and consulting with the public. Here’s hoping that as the city refines the plans, it thinks more expansively about, well, expanding that museum plan. There is no need to limit a museum that delves into Toronto’s history and its current state to simply a 30,000-square-foot singular display. Toronto’s story is bigger than that. This summer, I found myself in Stockholm, Sweden, and while there found time to visit the Nordiska Museum – a museum of cultural his-

tory dedicated to telling the story of life in Sweden, from the 16th century to the present. It fills a building not so different in size and architectural presence from Old City Hall, and it uses that space to talk about everything from textiles, children’s toys and Christmas traditions to the Swedish love affair with sugar. It’s not difficult to imagine a large, expansive museum that talks about Toronto, the many peoples who have made this place their home and helped build it into what it is. As Canada’s largest municipality, Toronto’s story is more and more Canada’s story, too. Limiting such a museum to a 30,000-square-foot wing of such a striking building would be a shame, a squandering of a rare opportunity.

David Nickle is The Villager’s city hall reporter. His column runs every Thursday.

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The Parkdale-High Park riding is located on Toronto’s western waterfront. It’s bordered by the Humber River to the west, Dufferin Street to the east and the CP rail line to the north. According to the 2011 Census, the ward has a population of 53,765 with an average age of 38.

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Ian Allen | 647-479-5847

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Peggy Nash | 647-343-2150 peggynash.ndp.ca

What are your priorities for Toronto in this campaign and how will you fight for the city’s needs, if elected?

With humanitarian crises continuing across the globe, what role should Canada play in assisting those people find their better future?

Canada is soon expected to see a dramatic increase in dementia cases among our senior population. Would you support a national strategy on dementia? What needs to happen to address the issue?

Tell us a bit about yourself.

■ Making investments in both Toronto’s infrastructure and public transit system is key to keeping Toronto a vibrant, growing, and prosperous city. This is not only important for Toronto, but for the rest of Canada as well. That is why I am proud to support our government’s $750-million public transit fund to help improve our transit system, and the $70 billion in investments that will help fund infrastructure in the city like GTA subway expansion and repairing our city’s roads and bridges.

■ Canadians are at the forefront of relief efforts following natural or conflict-driven humanitarian crises. From Haiti, Nepal, and the Philippines, to the Middle East and Eastern Europe, Canada has been there to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in aid and lifesaving military assistance because that is what is important to Canadians.

■ Canada’s seniors helped build and develop our great country. They deserve to have their health concerns addressed in a comprehensive way. That is why I support our Conservative government’s Economic Action Plan 2015. In it, we provided up to $42 million over five years (starting in 2015/2016) for the creation of the Canadian Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation. Partnering with the Government of Ontario and private organizations, this $123.5-million initiative will be one of the largest related to seniors’ brain health in the world.

■ I am the proud son of immigrants to Canada. Through their hard work and sacrifice, and the opportunities that Canada affords people from all walks of life, their dream of giving me a better life than they had has become a reality. I am a graduate of the University of Toronto, where I earned my B.A. (Hons.) in political science. After graduation, I volunteered as a teacher’s aide at Mott Haven Academy, a charter school for underprivileged kids in the Bronx, New York. I have worked for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, as well as in Ottawa for the Hon. Jason Kenney.

■ After 10 years of Stephen Harper’s Conservatives, Toronto is struggling with gridlock, a lack of affordable housing, and infrastructure in need of repair. The NDP has put forward a bold urban agenda to invest in new affordable housing and infrastructure projects for our city. We’ll get Toronto moving with an annual $1.3 billion in predictable, stable funding, as recommended by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. We will create a national childcare program, with 100,000 spaces in year one of our term, costing parents no more than $15 a day.

■ An NDP government will restore Canada’s reputation as a compassionate, respected player on the world stage – one that steps up to help those in need. We would act immediately to resettle 10,000 Syrian refugees by the end of this year, followed by an additional 36,000 over four years, as called for by the United Nations. We would fast-track processing for private sponsorships and remove the current cap to resettle as many people as possible.

■ There are 750,000 Canadians living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, and that is expected to nearly double by 2031 if nothing is done. Tom Mulcair and the NDP have committed $40 million dollars to establish, in partnership with provinces, a national Alzheimer’s and Dementia Strategy that will support screening, early diagnosis and treatment, improve resources for patients and families and fund new research.

■ I’m a longtime resident of Parkdale-High Park, and was first elected in 2006. As part of the Official Opposition New Democratic Party, I have served in the finance and industry critic roles, holding the Conservative government to account. I’ve worked closely with the community to fight for stronger rail safety rules, support small businesses, take action on climate change, defend civil liberties against Bill C-51, and help families, seniors and newcomers get ahead.

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Questioning candidates in PARKDALE-HIGH PARK >>>Continued from page 6

GREEN

Adam Phipps

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Arif Virani | 647-792-6473 arifvirani.liberal.ca

What are your priorities for Toronto in this campaign and how will you fight for the city’s needs, if elected?

With humanitarian crises continuing across the globe, what role should Canada play in assisting those people find their better future?

Canada is soon expected to see a dramatic increase in dementia cases among our senior population. Would you support a national strategy on dementia? What needs to happen to address the issue?

Tell us a bit about yourself.

■ My top priority is to engage with constituents who feel the most disengaged with our federal political system. It is not a coincidence that sectors with the lowest voter turnouts, youth, immigrants and the financially disadvantaged, are also those least encouraged to participate in democracy. Affordable housing, affordable education, access to health care, a guaranteed livable income and sustainable job growth are issues that affect these groups the most so it’s critical they are given the opportunity to speak up for themselves on election day.

■ It is paramount that Canada refocus its foreign efforts on peacekeeping and humanitarian missions. Our leadership in these areas in the past is one of our greatest strengths in helping those in times of crisis. At home, improving Canada’s immigration policies to ensure Canada remains a welcoming place of compassion for immigrants, repealing Bill C-24 and bolstering our ability to intake refugees in times of crisis are critical to protect Canada’s place as a world leader in humanitarian efforts.

■ I fully support the creation of National Dementia Strategy aimed at reducing the impact of disability, providing more long-term care beds within neighbourhood facilities and seeking to identify ways to improve services and supports for Canadians and their care partners who are living with dementia. In conjunction with the Green Party’s National Seniors Strategy, these initiatives will finally give Canada a sound plan to properly address the critical needs of our growing population of seniors.

■ I believe in a Canada that works to empower and improve the most vulnerable sectors of our society, not stifle their voices in pursuit of politicking and special interest. I am running for MP out of an overwhelming sense of civic duty, to fight for those voices that have been too long ignored. After a career in the film industry, I now work as a music teacher, an artist and a musician.

■ Transit, child care, housing. We live in a truly great city, but too many families spend too much time on transit, can’t find or afford child care and a decent, livable home. I will work each day as an MP with all levels of government to ensure our diverse community receives the important services we need. Whether it is Parkdale, Swansea, Bloor West Village or The Junction, I will represent all the needs of our community.

■ As a refugee myself, I understand how important a role the federal government can have in these crises. If Stephen Harper were prime minister in 1972, my parents Sul and Lou, my sister Shakufe and I would not have likely been here today. As Canadians, we want to do more and the federal government must do more to lead during this crisis. A Liberal government will actively support and sponsor 25,000 Syrian refugees immediately.

■ Yes. I’ve been a proud booster of the My St. Joe’s Foundation at our local hospital, I’d vote in favour a national dementia strategy as well as a national mental health strategy. Far too often we forget about those in society who need the most support. Political rhetoric and fear tactics turn away our attention from the important issues all levels of government need to work together on. It’s time to talk about mental health.

■ I’m passionate about social justice and human rights. I founded SALCO, a legal aid clinic in the GTA for those who are low income, I’m a member of The Redwood, a women and children’s shelter, and I’ve been a war crimes prosecutor for the Rwandan Genocide. I believe our MPs have an important role to play in our communities and will fight to ensure the people of Parkdale-High Park have a voice in Ottawa.

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The area of Davenport has been represented in the House of Commons since 1935. It boasts the highest percentage of ethnic Portuguese of all Canadian federal ridings at 27.4 per cent, according to Stats Canada. It’s been one of the most consistently Liberal ridings in the country over the past century. The last non-Liberal to be elected was Conservative Douglas Morton in 1958. It remained Liberal until the election of the NDP’s Andrew Cash in 2011.

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Andrew Cash | 647-290-3040 andrew.cash@ndp.ca | www. andrewcash.ndp.ca

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Julie Dzerowicz | 647-606-2500 www.juliedzerowicz.liberal.ca | info@voteforjulie.ca

What are your priorities for Toronto in this campaign and how will you fight for the city’s needs, if elected?

With humanitarian crises continuing across the globe, what role should Canada play in assisting those people find their better future?

Canada is expected to see a dramatic increase in dementia cases among our senior population in coming years. Would you support a national strategy on dementia? What needs to happen to address the issue?

Tell us a bit about yourself.

■ Now more than ever Toronto needs champions. A top priority has, and will continue to be, addressing the working pressures people in Toronto are under. Studies show that today more than half of workers in our city cannot find full-time, permanent employment. Instead they are working contract-to-contract, multiple part-time jobs and freelance. That’s why the NDP is proposing fixing our EI system, universal drug coverage, making sure everyone has a livable pension, and establishing a national, quality and affordable childcare program.

■ Canadians have a proud history of compassion and humanitarian action. An NDP government would answer the UN’s call to bring in 10,000 government-sponsored refugees by the end of the year. We would bring in an additional 39,000 government-sponsored refugees over the next four years. An NDP government would also allow an unlimited number of private sponsorships. Additionally, we would restore the refugee health-care program which has been cut by the Conservatives. This election, let’s vote to restore Canada’s international reputation.

■ The rise of this terrible disease is heartbreaking and requires immediate action. Sadly, the NDP’s bill to establish a National Dementia Strategy was defeated by a single vote. Recently, we announced plans to establish a national Alzheimer’s and dementia strategy that would invest $40 million in screening, early diagnosis and treatment, supports for newly diagnosed patients and their families, and ongoing research. We would create the Canadian Alzheimer’s and Dementia Partnership, to stakeholders together to maximize support for patients and families.

■ Before I was elected I worked as a musician and journalist. Working as the NDP’s Toronto caucus chair I’ve given it my all to bring the issues of our great city to the national stage. I’ve been working hard to ban unfair fees, I’ve fought hard for a cleaner environment, better public transit and a revitalized CBC. I was honoured to be voted “Best MP” by NOW Magazine. My wife and four kids love living in this great community of ours.

■ For too long the infrastructure needs of Toronto have been ignored by our federal government. Under the Liberal Plan, Canadian cities like Toronto will receive almost double funding over 10 years in order to plan and build for the 21st century. When elected, I will fight for more and better transit, more affordable day care spaces, more green space - especially around new developments - more affordable housing and more spaces for seniors to live with dignity.

■ It is time once again for Canada to be a global leader in human rights and diplomacy. One good place to start is here at home by expanding our intake of Syrian refugees. Under Justin Trudeau’s leadership Canada will increase government-sponsored refugees from 10,000 to 25,000, immediately. We know that further investment in sponsorship and settlement services and support for critical relief activities in Syria and surrounding areas are stepping stones toward a hopeful future - it is our responsibility to be a beacon of hope.

■ Dementia is just one of the terrible afflictions that will rise as our population ages. In the short term our seniors need more support but in the long term only a government committed to science and research will help find long term solutions to terrible and widespread health problems like dementia. I whole heartedly support a national strategy to deal with the influx of dementia.

■ I attended grade school in the Junction Triangle and have been a Davenport homeowner for over a decade. I am a business leader by profession and a community leader by principle. For over 20 years I have been a champion of social and environmental causes. Whether in the public or private sector or at the grassroots level, I have a history or bringing people together to effect positive change. I’ve done so as chief of staff to a cabinet minister and as co-founder of Project Neutral – an environmental group – and as an active citizen in our community.

■ The Conservative Party has committed to over $2 billion in infrastructure spending for the GTA. I will continue to make sure that my party prioritizes spending on transit, roads, bridges and other projects that are vital for the well-being of this city.

■ The immigration minister recently announced plans to resettle 10,000 Syrian refugees by September 2016. A strong economy through balanced budgets will provide jobs for these new Canadians so that they can experience a better and more prosperous future for their families. Better futures come from better opportunities.

■ Dementia is a horrible disease that robs families of their loved ones. Stephen Harper has increased health-care funding to record levels for the provinces and territories. The provinces and territories can then use these additional transfer payments to address pressing issues, such as dementia, as they see fit. This includes continued access to affordable drugs for seniors on fixed incomes.

■ I am an immigrant from Portugal and, like all of my fellow immigrants, came to Canada to seek a better opportunity for myself and my family. I currently practice as a paralegal.

■ My priorities for Toronto are to help build strong communities and a healthy economy. My goal is to bring in national day care, universal pharmacare, and slash tuition fees. I will champion investments in new transit, support for local food markets, green tech jobs, and stable funding for the CBC.

■ Regarding global humanitarian crises, Canada can play a role in peacekeeping, refugees, and the environment. We must accept more refugees, at least 10,000 per year. We can provide overseas aid in agriculture and clean energy. We should also stop dropping bombs, look for a peace-keeping role, and be aware of the role that climate change plays in these conflicts.

■ I agree that increasing cases of dementia is an issue for an aging population like Canada. I also believe that we need a national strategy, which would include more long-term beds in neighbourhood facilities. I am in favour of an “aging in place” approach for the elderly. That can include shared home ownership with pooled health-care aides and housekeeping and a focus on quality of life with affordability.

■ I am a longtime resident of Davenport. I am a father, husband and neighbour. I have always cared about social issues. As a criminal lawyer, my work has focused on the Charter of Rights and helping people with mental health issues. My approach to politics is to look at the evidence when dealing with social issues, jobs or the environment. That is the key to progress and to transparency.

Carlos Oliveira | 647-624-2627 carlos.oliveira.davenport@gmail. com

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The new riding of Spadina-Fort York promises to be one of the most hotly contested showdowns in the Oct. 19 federal election. Liberal incumbent Adam Vaughan was elected to represent the former riding of Trinity-Spadina in a 2014 byelection when incumbent NDP MP Olivia Chow left to pursue an unsuccessful bid for mayor of Toronto. Now, Chow is vying to return to the seat, with Conservative Sabrina Zuniga and the Green Party’s Sharon Danley also bidding for election. The riding was formed out of parts of Trinity-Spadina and Toronto Centre in a 2012 redistribution of federal ridings.

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Adam Vaughan | 416-479-0121 www.adamvaughan.liberal.ca

Sabrina Zuniga | 437-836-3120 www.sabrinazuniga.ca

What are your priorities for Toronto in this campaign and how will you fight for the city’s needs, if elected?

With humanitarian crises continuing across the globe, what role should Canada play in assisting those people find their better future?

Tell us a bit about yourself.

■ My top priority for Toronto is improving transit. Gridlock is having a negative impact on job creation, quality of life, pollution and many other things. I’m proud that the NDP will invest $12.9 billion into transit and transportation infrastructure over 20 years. My other priorities include affordable housing, healthcare, $15/day childcare, senior’s long-term/homecare, a $15/hr minimum wage and the NDP plan to create up to 40,000 paid internship positions to address high youth unemployment.

■ New Democrats and Canadians don’t want to stand by and watch as humanitarian crisis continue around the world. In the case of Syria, an NDP government will bring 10,000 government-sponsored refugees to Canada by the end of this year and will settle another 36,000 over the next four years. We’ll also fast-track private sponsorships, to bring as many people to Canada as possible. And we’ll do it with all the necessary security precautions.

■ As part of our commitment to reverse Harper’s health cuts, the NDP has announced that it will work with provinces to establish a national Alzheimer’s and Dementia Strategy. We will support screening and early diagnosis initiatives so Alzheimer’s and dementia can be identified and treated earlier to stop or slow the progression of the conditions. We will also improve resources for newly diagnosed patients and their families, and boost research funding into Alzheimer’s and dementia.

■ I was born in Hong Kong and moved to Toronto with my parents when I was 13. At university, I studied philosophy and art and later worked as a counsellor for new immigrants and a sculptor. In 1991, I became the first Asian-born woman elected as a Metro Toronto Councillor, serving for 14 years. In 2006, I was elected to Parliament, serving 2 terms before answering a call from the community to run for mayor of Toronto in 2014.

■ Our priorities are infrastructure – transit, housing, poverty, Island Airport expansion. Gridlock is frustrating, wastes time and costs economically. Public transit must be improved drastically and fast. Greens will devote 1 per cent of the GST – $6.4 billion annually while creating jobs for an army of skilled trades. Our National Housing Plan will create or retrofit a broad spectrum of housing so every Canadian is housed. And our Guaranteed Livable Income will make sure no citizen is below the poverty floor. We oppose expansion of the Island Airport.

■ A significant contribution to the global humanitarian crisis is climate and the never ending war over rip and strip resource extraction leaving poverty, sexual violence, growing number of climate refugees in its wake while our country uses these cheap resources to contribute to the climate crisis. Greens are committed to take action to replace fossil fuel consumption with clean energy and return Canada to our Peace Keeping status while caring for our neighbour.

■ Dementia is only one aging disease that is hitting our senior population. All health issues must be addressed smartly. Greens believe aging in place with proper supports in home care and the community serves the person better and substantially reduces the overall costs. Our National Pharmacare Plan and a massive infusion into the health care system and transfers will address this and other related issues in a most effective way.

■ As my family needs changed, I decided to put my decades of advocacy and business experience into a broader context becoming a candidate with the Green Party, whose vision and ethics I embrace. On the other side of the coin I currently preside over a growing worldwide audience on the social media sites I create content for. And I’m still determined to learn the Ukulele if I’m not moving to Ottawa after the election.

■ Transit investments have not kept pace with growth. It’s clear we don’t just need new lines to serve the suburbs, we need better service downtown. The Liberal infrastructure plan does this with stable funding for state-of-good-repair, service level improvements. The Harper government has made the affordable housing crisis worse and at the same time managed to put the private housing market in a precarious position. The Liberal Party National Housing strategy funds and repairs affordable housing while protecting private housing affordability.

■ Canada can and must do more to help those in need. That is why a Liberal government will: • Expand Canada’s intake to 25,000 refugees from Syria through immediate, direct sponsorship by the Government of Canada. • Invest at least an additional $100 million this fiscal year to increase – without reducing standards – refugee processing, as well as sponsorship and settlement services capacity in Canada. • Provide an immediate $100 million new contribution to the UNHCR to support the critical relief activities in the region.

■ The Liberal party has called for federal leadership to establish a pan-Canadian Dementia Strategy to address Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. We will provide leadership for real action on a pan-Canadian dementia strategy. We will repair the federal government’s relationship with the provinces and ensure federal collaboration with provincial and territorial partners to tackle critical needs such as dementia. By investing in research and prevention, we can delay onset for as long as possible so Canadians can all live their life to the fullest.

■ I have lived in Spadina-Fort York for most of my life. Currently I live near King Street in a condo. After working as a journalist on CP24/ CityTV and at CBC Radio for almost 20 years, I left broadcasting and ran for Toronto City Council. In two terms, I delivered 800 public housing units, led the fight for more affordable housing, and revitalized 30 parks. I have two children, one at OCAD and one at Dewson Public School.

■ Traffic and transit are two of the biggest issues facing our riding. The Conservative Government has delivered record levels of infrastructure funding to keep Canadians moving, in Toronto and right across the country. This includes funds for the new streetcars, subway expansion and the Union Station renovations. Most important, Prime Minister Stephen Harper has committed funds to support Mayor Tory’s SmartTrack rail line, which will ease congestion along TTC routes and roads alike.

■ Our Conservative Government is following a balanced, compassionate approach while safeguarding Canadians’ security. The crisis in Syria must be addressed at three levels: confronting ISIS militarily, providing humanitarian aid and through refugee resettlement. We have contributed more than three quarters of a billion dollars to humanitarian relief in the region; and we have committed to bring in additional persecuted religious and ethnic minorities. Our government has brought into Canada a record number of 2.5 million immigrants, refugees.

■ Our government is contributing to Dementia Friends Canada. Modelled on successful programs in Japan and the UK, it will be run by the Alzheimer Society. Since 2006, we have invested over $220 million for research into Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Our budget includes $42 million to help establish the Canadian Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation. And we have invested $2.85 million in a Mount Sinai project helping those caring for family members with dementia.

■ I have a passion for teaching. That led me to serve as a teacher, an educator and the founder of private career college in film. Currently I run a small business in management consulting. As a science teacher I talked about research and innovation a lot with my students and now I want to bring my passion for community involvement and innovation to Parliament. Our government recognizes that innovation is critical to Canada’s future – especially here in Spadina-Fort York.

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Liberal incumbent Chrystia Freeland is hoping to return to Ottawa when voters in the newly formed federal riding of University-Rosedale head to the polls on Monday, Oct. 19, vying for the role of MP against a slate of challengers that includes New Democrat Jennifer Hollett, Conservative Karim Kivraj and the Green Party’s Nick Wright. The riding was created in the 2012 redistribution of federal ridings and consists of the northern portions of the former riding of Trinity-Spadina and the since-changed Toronto Centre riding, where Freeland was voted into power in a byelection following the resignation of Liberal Bob Rae in 2013. The Villager asked the candidates from the four major parties to respond to a brief questionnaire to help voters get to know them a bit better. Conservative Karim Kivraj did not respond. Here are their responses:

LIBERAL

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What are your priorities for Toronto in this campaign and how will you fight for the city’s needs, if elected?

NDP 647-498-5626 www.electnickwright. greenparty.ca

Tell us a bit about yourself.

■ We have long called for federal leadership to establish a pan-Canadian Dementia Strategy to address Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia. A Liberal government will provide leadership for real action on a pan-Canadian dementia strategy. We will repair the federal government’s relationship with the provinces and ensure federal collaboration with provincial and territorial partners to tackle critical needs such as dementia. By investing in research and prevention we can delay onset for as long as possible so Canadians can all live their life to the fullest.

■ Canadian author and journalist, I was elected to parliament for the riding of Toronto Centre in a 2013 byelection. Born in Peace River, I now live with my husband and three children in the riding of University-Rosedale.

■ Together, Tom and the NDP will stand up for Toronto by investing in building better transit, affordable housing and new roads and bridges. We will implement a $15-a-day child care plan, creating one million more child care spaces, and raise $15-an-hour federal minimum wage. We will train young people for good jobs, create strong pensions and lift 200,000 seniors out of poverty by enhancing the Guaranteed Income Supplement.

■ The NDP has committed to bring the UN recommended 10,000 government-sponsored refugees to Canada by the end of this year through appointing a Syrian Refugee Coordinator, and increase the number by 9,000 per year for the next four years. We also plan to fast-track private sponsorship, with no cap, to bring as many people as possible to Canada. An NDP government will increase Canada’s contributions to humanitarian assistance agencies, including the UNHCR, based on the needs on the ground and help coordinate the response of the international community to the Syrian refugee crisis.

■ The NDP is the only party to have announced major investment in creating a national Alzheimer’s and dementia strategy, which I fully support. A national strategy will improve screening, early diagnosis, and treatment, provide resources for newly diagnosed patients and their families, and fund additional Alzheimers and dementia research. The NDP has made healthcare and seniors care a top priority this election, pledging $1.8 billion to improve seniors care, and will fund Universal Drug Coverage.

■ After a decade-long career working as a journalist for CBC, CTV, and CHUM, I decided to return to school as a mid-career student, earning my Masters in Public Administration from Harvard University. I’ve worked with Plan Canada, Journalists for Human Rights, and moderated the G(irls)20 Summit five years in a row. I’m passionate about social justice, human rights and local community issues.

■ My priorities are defending civil liberties by repealing Bill C-51, providing increased funding for transit and rail, creating a national pharmacare program to reduce costs and provide Canadians with the medications that they need, expanding publicly funded education to the post secondary level and stopping tar sands pipeline development including Energy East and Line 9.

■ Canada’s role militarily should be to defend our Nation including our Northern border and to participate in primarily UN sanctioned peace keeping missions. Canada should not be participating in foreign wars of aggression and we should not be fighting in the Syrian civil war or bombing Syria and Iraq. Canada must work to streamline the refugee process without diminishing important screening and vetting and should help displaced peoples by taking in 25,000 Syrian refugees.

■ The Green Party supports the policies put forward by the Alzheimer Society of Canada, which has called for the implementation of a National Dementia Strategy. This plan includes research, public awareness initiatives, caregiver support and prevention and early diagnosis.

■ I am a Toronto-based lawyer and community advocate. A candidate for Ward 20 in the 2014 Toronto municipal election, and the former leader of the Green Party of Nova Scotia, I have been actively involved in public affairs and government relations for over a decade. I regularly appear in the Canadian media speaking on public policy issues.

416-857-4139 jenniferhollett.com

Nick Wright

■ Canada can and must do more to help those in need. That is why a Liberal government will: • expand Canada’s intake to 25,000 refugees from Syria through immediate, direct sponsorship by the government of Canada; • invest at least an additional $100 million this fiscal year to increase – without reducing standards – refugee processing, as well as sponsorship and settlement services capacity in Canada; • and provide an immediate $100 million new contribution to the UNHCR to support the critical relief activities in the region.

647-725-2019 www.votefreeland.ca

Jennifer Hollett

With humanitarian crises continuing across the globe, what role should Canada play in assisting those people find their better future?

■ Every dollar we spend on public infrastructure grows our economy, creates jobs, and strengthens our cities. We believe government has a responsibility to act decisively and for the public good. Canada’s economic growth was made possible by building ambitiously. We must do so again if we are to transform our transit and transportation systems, create more liveable communities, and ensure that we adapt to a changing climate.

Chrystia Freeland

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Gorgeous 2 + 1 Bedroom ‘Promenade Park’ Penthouse Suite! Amazing Split Layout, 9’ Ceilings, Crown Moulding, Extended Gourmet Kitchen W/Granite Counter & Backsplash, High-End Appliances, Rich Hardwood Floors Throughout, Large Master Bdrm W/Ensuite, Marble Floors & Counters In Bathrooms & Much More! Located Next To Transit & Great Shopping! Truly Magnificent – Must Be Seen!! Only $549,000!

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DETACHED 2 STOREY $599,900 Quiet Court Location, Long Private Drive, Double Garage, Fenced Yard, Open Concept Living & Dining Room, Fireplace, Gleaming Hardwood Floor, Finished Basement, Close to All Amenities, Flexible Closing, Simply Must be Seen! Super Value!

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High Demand Location Surrounded by Million DollarHomes,Situatedona50FtLot,3+1Bedroom, Open Concept, Formal Dining Room, Owner for 55 Years, Separate Entrance to Finished Basement In-Law Suite, Close to Amenities, Amazing Value and Opportunity! $599,900!

MATTAMY BUILT DETACHED

Bright And Spacious 3 Bedroom Semi Located In SoughtAfter Danforth Neighborhood! Very Well Maintained Property, Beautiful Curb Appeal, Spacious Living/Dining Area, Family-Sized Kitchen, Separate Entrance W/ Finished Basement & In-Law Suite Potential, Many Recent Updates. Located Close To Subway, Schools & Danforth Ave. Fantastic Opportunity -- Move Right In!! $499,900!

Situated on Quiet Court, Sunny, Bright 3 Bedroom, Open Concept Living Room, Formal Dining Room, Main Floor Family Rm, Thousands Spent on Upgrades, Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet, Full Ensuite Bathroom, Finished Basement, Professionally Landscaped Lot, Patio, Shed, Garage- Plus Much More! Only $499,900!

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Rarely Available in Demand Complex Near Etobicoke Creek, Renovated Modern Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, Spacious Open Concept Living Room, Walk Out to Large Deck Overlooking Tranquil Greenspace, Professionally Finished Basement, Wet Bar & Rec Room Ideal for Entertaining, Master Bedroom Retreat, High Demand Location! Only $479,900!

Brand New Luxurious Waterfront Resort Style Living, Fabulous 1+1 Bedroom Suites Loaded with Upgrades, Hardwood Floor, Built-in Appliances, Mirror Closet, Granite + Quartz Countertops, Large Balconies, Clear Gorgeous Views of Lake + Toronto Skyline, Amazing Value & Opportunity, Must Be Seen! Only $369,900 & $399,900!

SUPER VALUE! Detached Opportunity, Renovated Kitchen with Granite Floor, Open Concept Living & Dining Room, 2 Updated Bathrooms, Updated Windows, Close to Amenities, Transit, York University, Hospital, Steps to Schools! Simply Must be Seen! $399,900!

TORONTO SEMI DETACHED

WONDERFUL INNISFIL BUNGALOW Large 3 Bdrm near Lake Simcoe on a Huge 50 by 200 Ft. Lot, Backing onto Forest close to the Beach, Enormous Finished Basement with Rec Room and 2 Extra Bdrms, Only a Few Homes on this Private Road near Alcona! Your Own Private Oasis! Only $285,000!

Wow! Absolutely Stunning, Shows Like A Model Suite! Gorgeous Custom Kitchen, W/Pantry & Stainless Steel Appliances. 2 Baths, Quality Dark Laminate Flrs + Upgraded Lights. Large Master W/Martha Stewart B/I Closet. Spacious Den Has Door+Window & Can Be Used As 3rd Bdrm. Great Amenities. Amazing Location. Close To Hwys, Downtown. Only $279,900!!

1st Time on Market, Same Owner for 56 Years, Enclosed Front Porch, Eat-In Kitchen, 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Steps to Transit, One Bus to Subway, Close to All Amenities! Affordable in Toronto! Super Value! $299,900

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PREMIUM PIE SHAPED LOT

Detached Bungalow, 3+1 Bedroom, Spacious Living Room,Separate Entrance to Finished Bsmt, Rec Room, Dry Bar, Fabulous Neighbourhood, Close to Amenities, Transit, Centennial Park , Fantastic Opportunity! SOLD IN 5 DAYS FOR 113% OF ASKING!

OAKWOOD & ROGERS DETACHED!!

Very Charming & Spacious 1½ Storey Detached Home!! Beautifully Maintained And Tastefully Upgraded Throughout, This Home Features Many Recent Renos Including Modern Kitchen W/Granite Counters & Breakfast Area, Large Master Bedroom, Amazing 2nd Floor Bedroom/Loft, Separate Den And Finished Basement W/ Rear Walk-Up, Private Backyard Retreat & Parking! Amazing Property – Won’t Last Long!! $499,900!

LUXURIOUS DANIELS-BUILT WALDORF!

Bright & Beautiful 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Corner Suite! Prime Location Just Steps To Bayview Village, Hwy 401 & The Subway. This Well Maintained Unit Is In Move-In Condition And Is Perfect For First Time Buyers, Downsizers And Investors Alike. Spacious Layout, Eat-In Kitchen, Master Bedroom W/ Ensuite, Second Bedroom With W/I Closet, Underground Parking And Locker. Truly Amazing Value! Only $359,000!

LUXURY CONDO ACROSS FROM LAKE

Stunning 1 Bdrm Unit Across from Humber Bay Park in South Etobicoke, Wide Layout with Unobstructed West View, Gourmet Kitchen with Granite Counters, Upgraded Cabinets and S/S Appliances,Two Walkouts to Huge Balcony, Large Master, 9 Foot Ceilings, World Class Amenities, 10 Min to Downtown, TTC at Door, Parking and Locker Included! Only $269,900!

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DUFFERIN AND EGLINTON

Detached 3+1 Bedroom 2 Storey in Fabulous Neighbourhood & Close to All Amenities, Large Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, Open Concept Living Room, Picture Window and French Door, Separate Entrance to Finished Bsmt Ideal for In-Law Suite, Detached Garage, Interlock Patio, Cold Room.

SOLD IN 9 DAYS FOR 114% OF ASKING!

HEART OF MEADOWVALE

Stunning Detached 2 Storey, Completely Renovated Top to Bottom (2012) with Professionally Finished Basement and Gorgeous Private Fully Fenced Yard, Lovely Kitchen and Baths, Entrance Door (2009) Furnace (2009), Windows (2005) Brand New Driveway and Concrete Walk, Steps to GO Station, Town Centre and Lake Aquitane! A Fantastic Value! Only $499,000!

THE HEART OF LIBERTY VILLAGE

Fabulous 1 + 1 Bedroom Suite At ‘Battery Park’!! Amazing West Views from The 21st Floor. Bright Open Concept Layout Features Great Living Space and Bedroom Area Plus a Separate Den W/French Doors. Just Steps to Trendy Liberty Village’s Many Restaurants & Cafes, Amenities, Transit & The Lake. Excellent Opportunity - Must Be Seen! $329,900!

AMAZING OPPORTUNITY!!

Beautiful & Very Spacious 2-Story, 3 Bedrm Condo In The ‘Heart Of Mississauga’!! This Amazing Layout Is The Largest In The Building Featuring Approximately 1,750 S/F Of Living Space Plus 3 Separate Balconies! Panoramic Views Of The Lake And Downtown T.O.! Very Well Maintained – Newly Painted, Recently Refinished Floors, In ‘Move-In’ Condition. Large Bedrooms (2 Ensuites) And Living Room W/ Real Wood-Burning Fireplace. Perfect For First Time Buyers or Downsizers Looking For Amazing Location and Space -- Don’t Miss Out!! $259,900!

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