CCEC

With the 2025 federal election fast approaching, Toronto Centre is emerging as one of the most closely watched races in the country. This densely populated riding, which includes Regent Park, St. James Town, Cabbagetown, and Church-Wellesley, represents a diverse and evolving urban landscape. Home to a mix of long-time residents, newcomers, and marginalized communities, the riding faces pressing issues such as housing affordability, social inequality, and economic recovery. As candidates present their platforms, voters will play a crucial role in shaping the future of a riding that reflects both the challenges and opportunities of urban Canada. The race features a strong lineup of candidates. NDP’s Samantha Green emphasizes affordable housing and climate action. Liberal Evan Solomon, a former broadcaster, promotes economic growth and social justice. Conservative Luis Ibarra, a community activist, highlights fiscal responsibility and immigrant engagement. Green Party’s O...

On Wednesday April 30, 2025, three candidates running for federal elections in the riding of Toronto Centre, met at the Daniels Spectrum Arts Centre in Regent Park, to share their platforms and to answer questions from the Toronto Downtown East Community. The full house event was hosted by the Community Civic Engagement Collaborative (CCEC), a non-partisan collective working to increase civic engagement in elections and beyond, through non-partisan community organizing. The CCEC represents agencies, grassroots groups and residents living and working in the Toronto Downtown East communities notably Regent Park, St. James Town and Moss Park. The three candidates were Olivia Ihem from the Green Party ( an environmental scientist), Samatha Green from the NDP (a healthcare physician), and Evan Soloman (a political journalist). Unfortunately, the Conservative candidate, Luis Ibarra, withdrew his participation from the event. The two moderators of the event were Humaira Rhm...

CTV News is declaring the Liberals have won enough seats in the 45th federal election to form a minority government.

Canada has a new prime minister, and on his first day with the new title, Mark Carney moved to do away with one of his predecessor’s marquee policies, and signaled that Canadians will be going to the polls early. On Friday, Carney swore the oaths of office and allegiance, then presented his new pared-down cabinet to Gov. Gen. Mary Simon in a history-making ceremony at a critical time for the country. Carney also moved quickly to undo former prime minister Justin Trudeau’s unpopular consumer carbon tax, issuing a late-in-the-day order ending the pricing program, while vowing those receiving the accompanying carbon rebate will receive one final payment in April. This move came after convening his new ministers for their first-ever cabinet meeting under his leadership, and is being done immediately through an order-in-council bringing the price to zero dollars, while legislation related to the fuel charge remains on the books. It’s a move Carney made clear voters will be ab...

 Doug Ford and his Progressive Conservatives won a third consecutive majority in the 2025 Ontario election, securing 80 of 124 seats. Ford's campaign capitalized on a focus on protecting Ontario, emphasizing his leadership amid Donald Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on Canadian exports. The election was called early, partly to avoid potential fallout from the Greenbelt controversy and to preempt a federal election. Ford's advisers timed the election strategically, with Ford benefiting from Justin Trudeau's resignation and the federal Liberal leadership race.