Category: Local Governance

Small business owner Patricia Conlin is running as the People’s Party of Canada candidate in York–Durham. Their platform emphasizes reducing immigration, cutting taxes, and working with the United States instead of against them.

Green Party candidate Matt Pearce brings small-business experience and deep regional ties to the York–Durham ballot. Focusing on bold infrastructure investments, his first-time campaign blends reassessed trade policy, climate action, and affordability reforms.

Liberal candidate Robert Grossi has returned to the political arena in York–Durham. Drawing on decades of municipal experience, Grossi says he’s ready to support a Mark Carney-led vision for a more secure and inclusive Canada.

York Region Transit saw record-setting ridership in 2024. Regional leaders are now pushing for permanent adoption of the One Fare Program and continued investment in sustainable transit expansion.

Following an approved amendment from Stouffville Mayor Iain Lovatt, York Region is set to allocate the majority of its $71.4 million 2024 year-end operating surplus to support community housing initiatives.

While much of Whitchurch-Stouffville’s land area has been reassigned to a new riding, most residents will continue voting in the familiar Markham-Stouffville electoral district.

With the creation of the York–Durham riding, many Whitchurch-Stouffville voters will cast ballots in a new federal district for the April 28 snap election. The riding spans five municipalities following a redistribution process aimed at balancing population.

Stouffville’s 2024 remuneration report shows Council Members earned a combined $696,129.88, with Mayor Iain Lovatt receiving $225,548.25 in total compensation. Meanwhile, 117 Town employees made Ontario’s Sunshine List, reflecting a 25.8 percent increase over 2023.

Town hall meetings return in April, providing residents with a platform to discuss key issues directly with local leaders. With three meetings scheduled, Mayor Iain Lovatt and ward councillors will listen to concerns and provide updates on municipal matters.

Stouffville’s Council has approved a resolution from Mayor Iain Lovatt calling for a full energy-use assessment of municipal facilities and a strategy to offset consumption. The plan will explore ambitious energy efficiency measures while positioning the Town for future funding and long-term sustainability.

Homelessness has surged as income, housing, job, and food insecurity rises, and Regional leaders and officials are urging the Province for long-term funding and policy solutions.

Markham-Stouffville MPP Paul Calandra secured a majority victory in Ontario’s 2025 snap election, winning 50.64% of the vote and increasing his support from the previous election.