City Council
Thursday, March 27, 2025
26 motions across 17 agenda items · 2022-2026 term
Identifying and Addressing Pressures in the Refugee and Emergency Shelter System
Motion 1
PASSED
#homelessness
#safety
#transit
An additional amendment to "Identifying and Addressing Pressures in the Refugee and Emergency Shelter System"
Amend Item (Additional)
· moved by Chow
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23 Yes
0 No
3 absent
An additional amendment to "Identifying and Addressing Pressures in the Refugee and Emergency Shelter System"
Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Chow
Identifying and Addressing Pressures in the Refugee and Emergency Shelter System
What this motion does
Adds new content to the existing item. Needs 50% to pass.
Moved by: Councillor Chow
How councillors voted
YES (23)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Lily Cheng
- Rachel Chernos Lin
- Olivia Chow
- Mike Colle
- Vincent Crisanti
- Paula Fletcher
- Stephen Holyday
- Parthi Kandavel
- Ausma Malik
- Nick Mantas
- Josh Matlow
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Jamaal Myers
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Michael Thompson
NO (0)
- None
ABSENT (3)
- Shelley Carroll
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Dianne Saxe
Motion 2
PASSED
#homelessness
#safety
#transit
part 16 only
Amend Item (Additional)
· moved by Bravo
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22 Yes
1 No
3 absent
part 16 only
Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Bravo
Identifying and Addressing Pressures in the Refugee and Emergency Shelter System
What this motion does
Adds new content to the existing item. Needs 50% to pass.
Moved by: Councillor Bravo
How councillors voted
YES (22)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Lily Cheng
- Rachel Chernos Lin
- Olivia Chow
- Mike Colle
- Vincent Crisanti
- Paula Fletcher
- Parthi Kandavel
- Ausma Malik
- Nick Mantas
- Josh Matlow
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Jamaal Myers
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Michael Thompson
NO (1)
ABSENT (3)
- Shelley Carroll
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Dianne Saxe
Motion 2
PASSED
#homelessness
#safety
#transit
balance of the motion
Amend Item (Additional)
· moved by Bravo
▼
23 Yes
0 No
3 absent
balance of the motion
Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Bravo
Identifying and Addressing Pressures in the Refugee and Emergency Shelter System
What this motion does
Adds new content to the existing item. Needs 50% to pass.
Moved by: Councillor Bravo
How councillors voted
YES (23)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Lily Cheng
- Rachel Chernos Lin
- Olivia Chow
- Mike Colle
- Vincent Crisanti
- Paula Fletcher
- Stephen Holyday
- Parthi Kandavel
- Ausma Malik
- Nick Mantas
- Josh Matlow
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Jamaal Myers
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Michael Thompson
NO (0)
- None
ABSENT (3)
- Shelley Carroll
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Dianne Saxe
Motion 4
PASSED
#homelessness
#safety
#transit
An additional amendment to "Identifying and Addressing Pressures in the Refugee and Emergency Shelter System"
Amend Item (Additional)
· moved by Moise
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46 Yes
0 No
6 absent
An additional amendment to "Identifying and Addressing Pressures in the Refugee and Emergency Shelter System"
Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Moise
Identifying and Addressing Pressures in the Refugee and Emergency Shelter System
What this motion does
Adds new content to the existing item. Needs 50% to pass.
Moved by: Councillor Moise
How councillors voted
YES (46)
- Paul Ainslie
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Jon Burnside
- Lily Cheng
- Lily Cheng
- Rachel Chernos Lin
- Rachel Chernos Lin
- Olivia Chow
- Olivia Chow
- Mike Colle
- Mike Colle
- Vincent Crisanti
- Vincent Crisanti
- Paula Fletcher
- Paula Fletcher
- Stephen Holyday
- Stephen Holyday
- Parthi Kandavel
- Parthi Kandavel
- Ausma Malik
- Ausma Malik
- Nick Mantas
- Nick Mantas
- Josh Matlow
- Josh Matlow
- Chris Moise
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Amber Morley
- Jamaal Myers
- Jamaal Myers
- Frances Nunziata
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Anthony Perruzza
- Michael Thompson
- Michael Thompson
NO (0)
- None
ABSENT (6)
- Shelley Carroll
- Shelley Carroll
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Dianne Saxe
- Dianne Saxe
2025.MM28.37
PASSED
#climate
A motion to formally adopt "Addressing the Financial Industry's Carbon Footprint - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Dianne Saxe"
Adopt Item
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18 Yes
5 No
3 absent
A motion to formally adopt "Addressing the Financial Industry's Carbon Footprint - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Dianne Saxe"
Adopt Item
Addressing the Financial Industry's Carbon Footprint - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Dianne Saxe
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.
How councillors voted
YES (18)
ABSENT (3)
- Brad Bradford
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Jamaal Myers
2025.MM28.44
PASSED
2/3 REQUIRED
#equity
#housing
A motion to skip the standard referral process for "Increasing Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board Remuneration - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata"
Waive Referral
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17 Yes
6 No
3 absent
A motion to skip the standard referral process for "Increasing Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board Remuneration - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata"
Waive Referral
Increasing Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board Remuneration - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata
What this motion does
Skips the normal referral to a committee, allowing immediate council action. Needs two-thirds (67%) to pass — supermajority required.
How councillors voted
YES (17)
ABSENT (3)
- Brad Bradford
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Jamaal Myers
2025.MM28.49
PASSED
#roads
A motion to formally adopt "55 Lonborough Avenue - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher"
Adopt Item
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22 Yes
1 No
3 absent
A motion to formally adopt "55 Lonborough Avenue - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher"
Adopt Item
55 Lonborough Avenue - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.
How councillors voted
YES (22)
- Paul Ainslie
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Shelley Carroll
- Lily Cheng
- Rachel Chernos Lin
- Olivia Chow
- Mike Colle
- Vincent Crisanti
- Paula Fletcher
- Parthi Kandavel
- Ausma Malik
- Nick Mantas
- Josh Matlow
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Dianne Saxe
- Michael Thompson
NO (1)
ABSENT (3)
- Brad Bradford
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Jamaal Myers
2025.MM28.51
PASSED
2/3 REQUIRED
#development
#equity
#housing
#roads
#snow
A motion introduced without prior notice on "Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds from the Development at 5840, 5868, and 5870 Yonge Street to Toronto Community Housing Corporation for 175 Cummer Avenue - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik"
Introduce Motion without Notice
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19 Yes
4 No
3 absent
A motion introduced without prior notice on "Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds from the Development at 5840, 5868, and 5870 Yonge Street to Toronto Community Housing Corporation for 175 Cummer Avenue - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik"
Introduce Motion without Notice
Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds from the Development at 5840, 5868, and 5870 Yonge Street to Toronto Community Housing Corporation for 175 Cummer Avenue - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik
What this motion does
Needs two-thirds (67%) to pass — supermajority required.
How councillors voted
YES (19)
ABSENT (3)
- Brad Bradford
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Jamaal Myers
2025.PH19.10
PASSED
#housing
A motion to formally adopt "Replacement Units for Demovicted Dwelling Room Tenants"
Adopt Item
▼
22 Yes
1 No
3 absent
A motion to formally adopt "Replacement Units for Demovicted Dwelling Room Tenants"
Adopt Item
Replacement Units for Demovicted Dwelling Room Tenants
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.
How councillors voted
YES (22)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Shelley Carroll
- Lily Cheng
- Rachel Chernos Lin
- Olivia Chow
- Mike Colle
- Vincent Crisanti
- Paula Fletcher
- Parthi Kandavel
- Ausma Malik
- Nick Mantas
- Josh Matlow
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Dianne Saxe
NO (1)
ABSENT (3)
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Jamaal Myers
- Michael Thompson
Supporting Ownership Housing Developments
DEFEATED
#development
#housing
motion
Amend Item (Additional)
· moved by Bradford
▼
2 Yes
22 No
2 absent
motion
Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Bradford
Supporting Ownership Housing Developments
What this motion does
Adds new content to the existing item. Needs 50% to pass.
Moved by: Councillor Bradford
How councillors voted
YES (2)
NO (22)
- Paul Ainslie
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Shelley Carroll
- Lily Cheng
- Rachel Chernos Lin
- Olivia Chow
- Mike Colle
- Paula Fletcher
- Stephen Holyday
- Parthi Kandavel
- Ausma Malik
- Nick Mantas
- Josh Matlow
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Dianne Saxe
- Michael Thompson
ABSENT (2)
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Jamaal Myers
PASSED
#development
#housing
Adopt the item
Adopt Item
▼
22 Yes
2 No
2 absent
Adopt the item
Adopt Item
Supporting Ownership Housing Developments
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.
How councillors voted
YES (22)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Shelley Carroll
- Lily Cheng
- Rachel Chernos Lin
- Olivia Chow
- Mike Colle
- Vincent Crisanti
- Paula Fletcher
- Parthi Kandavel
- Ausma Malik
- Nick Mantas
- Josh Matlow
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Michael Thompson
NO (2)
ABSENT (2)
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Jamaal Myers
Update on Electric Ferries Shoreside Infrastructure and Ferry Terminal Improvement Projects
DEFEATED
2/3 REQUIRED
#infrastructure
End the debate
End Debate
· moved by Burnside
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11 Yes
12 No
3 absent
End the debate
End Debate · moved by Burnside
Update on Electric Ferries Shoreside Infrastructure and Ferry Terminal Improvement Projects
What this motion does
Forces an immediate vote on the item by ending discussion. Needs two-thirds (67%) to pass — supermajority required.
Moved by: Councillor Burnside
How councillors voted
Motion 1
PASSED
#infrastructure
An amendment to "Update on Electric Ferries Shoreside Infrastructure and Ferry Terminal Improvement Projects"
Amend Item
· moved by Fletcher
▼
20 Yes
4 No
2 absent
An amendment to "Update on Electric Ferries Shoreside Infrastructure and Ferry Terminal Improvement Projects"
Amend Item · moved by Fletcher
Update on Electric Ferries Shoreside Infrastructure and Ferry Terminal Improvement Projects
What this motion does
Proposes changes to the wording, scope, or details of the item before adoption. Needs 50% to pass.
Moved by: Councillor Fletcher
How councillors voted
YES (20)
ABSENT (2)
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Michael Thompson
2025.EX21.3
PASSED
#snow
A motion to formally adopt "Toronto Ferry Service Operational Review"
Adopt Item
▼
22 Yes
2 No
2 absent
A motion to formally adopt "Toronto Ferry Service Operational Review"
Adopt Item
Toronto Ferry Service Operational Review
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.
How councillors voted
YES (22)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Shelley Carroll
- Lily Cheng
- Rachel Chernos Lin
- Olivia Chow
- Vincent Crisanti
- Paula Fletcher
- Stephen Holyday
- Parthi Kandavel
- Ausma Malik
- Nick Mantas
- Josh Matlow
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Jamaal Myers
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Dianne Saxe
NO (2)
ABSENT (2)
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Michael Thompson
Extending Vehicle Age Limits for Vehicles-for-Hire
Motion 1
PASSED
An additional amendment to "Extending Vehicle Age Limits for Vehicles-for-Hire"
Amend Item (Additional)
· moved by Bravo
▼
21 Yes
0 No
4 absent
1 recused
An additional amendment to "Extending Vehicle Age Limits for Vehicles-for-Hire"
Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Bravo
Extending Vehicle Age Limits for Vehicles-for-Hire
What this motion does
Adds new content to the existing item. Needs 50% to pass. 1 councillor recused due to declared conflict of interest.
Moved by: Councillor Bravo
How councillors voted
YES (21)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Shelley Carroll
- Lily Cheng
- Rachel Chernos Lin
- Mike Colle
- Vincent Crisanti
- Paula Fletcher
- Stephen Holyday
- Ausma Malik
- Josh Matlow
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Jamaal Myers
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Michael Thompson
NO (0)
- None
ABSENT (4)
- Olivia Chow
- Parthi Kandavel
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Dianne Saxe
PASSED
Adopt the item as amended
Adopt Item as Amended
▼
20 Yes
1 No
4 absent
1 recused
Adopt the item as amended
Adopt Item as Amended
Extending Vehicle Age Limits for Vehicles-for-Hire
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item including all amendments made during debate. Needs 50% to pass. 1 councillor recused due to declared conflict of interest.
How councillors voted
2025.MM28.36
PASSED
A motion to formally adopt "Addressing Vacant Storefronts - by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher"
Adopt Item
▼
22 Yes
1 No
3 absent
A motion to formally adopt "Addressing Vacant Storefronts - by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher"
Adopt Item
Addressing Vacant Storefronts - by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.
How councillors voted
YES (22)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Shelley Carroll
- Lily Cheng
- Rachel Chernos Lin
- Mike Colle
- Vincent Crisanti
- Paula Fletcher
- Ausma Malik
- Nick Mantas
- Josh Matlow
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Jamaal Myers
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Dianne Saxe
- Michael Thompson
NO (1)
ABSENT (3)
- Olivia Chow
- Parthi Kandavel
- Jennifer McKelvie
2025.EX21.1
Motion 1
PASSED
#snow
An additional amendment to "Review of Toronto's Winter Maintenance Program"
Amend Item (Additional)
· moved by Fletcher
▼
22 Yes
1 No
3 absent
An additional amendment to "Review of Toronto's Winter Maintenance Program"
Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Fletcher
Review of Toronto's Winter Maintenance Program
What this motion does
Adds new content to the existing item. Needs 50% to pass.
Moved by: Councillor Fletcher
How councillors voted
YES (22)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Shelley Carroll
- Lily Cheng
- Rachel Chernos Lin
- Mike Colle
- Paula Fletcher
- Stephen Holyday
- Parthi Kandavel
- Ausma Malik
- Nick Mantas
- Josh Matlow
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Jamaal Myers
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Michael Thompson
NO (1)
ABSENT (3)
- Olivia Chow
- Vincent Crisanti
- Jennifer McKelvie
2025.EY20.15
PASSED
#roads
A motion to formally adopt "Evans Avenue - Heavy Trucks"
Adopt Item
▼
22 Yes
2 No
2 absent
A motion to formally adopt "Evans Avenue - Heavy Trucks"
Adopt Item
Evans Avenue - Heavy Trucks
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.
How councillors voted
YES (22)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Shelley Carroll
- Lily Cheng
- Rachel Chernos Lin
- Mike Colle
- Vincent Crisanti
- Paula Fletcher
- Parthi Kandavel
- Ausma Malik
- Nick Mantas
- Josh Matlow
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Jamaal Myers
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Dianne Saxe
- Michael Thompson
NO (2)
ABSENT (2)
- Olivia Chow
- Jennifer McKelvie
Review of Councillor Remuneration
PASSED
2/3 REQUIRED
End the debate
End Debate
· moved by Pasternak
▼
15 Yes
7 No
4 absent
End the debate
End Debate · moved by Pasternak
Review of Councillor Remuneration
What this motion does
Forces an immediate vote on the item by ending discussion. Needs two-thirds (67%) to pass — supermajority required.
Moved by: Councillor Pasternak
How councillors voted
YES (15)
ABSENT (4)
- Jon Burnside
- Olivia Chow
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Anthony Perruzza
Motion 1
DEFEATED
A motion to receive (no action taken on) "Review of Councillor Remuneration"
Receive Item
· moved by Holyday
▼
5 Yes
18 No
3 absent
A motion to receive (no action taken on) "Review of Councillor Remuneration"
Receive Item · moved by Holyday
Review of Councillor Remuneration
What this motion does
Acknowledges the report exists without taking any action on it. Common for information-only items. Needs 50% to pass.
Moved by: Councillor Holyday
How councillors voted
NO (18)
ABSENT (3)
- Jon Burnside
- Olivia Chow
- Jennifer McKelvie
Motion 2
PASSED
An amendment to "Review of Councillor Remuneration"
Amend Item
· moved by Moise
▼
15 Yes
8 No
3 absent
An amendment to "Review of Councillor Remuneration"
Amend Item · moved by Moise
Review of Councillor Remuneration
What this motion does
Proposes changes to the wording, scope, or details of the item before adoption. Needs 50% to pass.
Moved by: Councillor Moise
How councillors voted
DEFEATED
2/3 REQUIRED
Reconsider the vote
Reconsider Vote
· moved by Reconsider the vote
▼
14 Yes
9 No
3 absent
Reconsider the vote
Reconsider Vote · moved by Reconsider the vote
Review of Councillor Remuneration
What this motion does
Needs two-thirds (67%) to pass — supermajority required.
Moved by: Councillor Reconsider the vote
How councillors voted
2025.EX21.12
PASSED
#equity
A motion to formally adopt "Advancing the Tamil Community Centre"
Adopt Item
▼
22 Yes
0 No
4 absent
A motion to formally adopt "Advancing the Tamil Community Centre"
Adopt Item
Advancing the Tamil Community Centre
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.
How councillors voted
YES (22)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Shelley Carroll
- Lily Cheng
- Rachel Chernos Lin
- Mike Colle
- Vincent Crisanti
- Paula Fletcher
- Stephen Holyday
- Parthi Kandavel
- Ausma Malik
- Nick Mantas
- Josh Matlow
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Jamaal Myers
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Michael Thompson
NO (0)
- None
ABSENT (4)
- Jon Burnside
- Olivia Chow
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Dianne Saxe
2025.NY21.2
Motion 1
PASSED
#animals
#development
#roads
An amendment to "104 - 114 Finch Avenue East - Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, Applications - Decision Report - Approval"
Amend Item
· moved by Perks
▼
15 Yes
7 No
4 absent
An amendment to "104 - 114 Finch Avenue East - Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, Applications - Decision Report - Approval"
Amend Item · moved by Perks
104 - 114 Finch Avenue East - Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, Applications - Decision Report - Approval
What this motion does
Proposes changes to the wording, scope, or details of the item before adoption. Needs 50% to pass.
Moved by: Councillor Perks
How councillors voted
2025.TE20.31
PASSED
#roads
A motion to formally adopt "Road Alteration - King Street East at George Street"
Adopt Item
▼
16 Yes
3 No
7 absent
A motion to formally adopt "Road Alteration - King Street East at George Street"
Adopt Item
Road Alteration - King Street East at George Street
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.
How councillors voted
YES (16)
ABSENT (7)
- Jon Burnside
- Olivia Chow
- Paula Fletcher
- Parthi Kandavel
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Anthony Perruzza
- Dianne Saxe
