Municipal Election 2026 - On The Record

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Municipal Election 2026

In this special edition of On The Record, our reporters will cover the upcoming Toronto Municipal election, culminating with a live election night broadcast co-produced with both JRN and RTA students at TMU.

TMSU Election Campaign Reflects Low Student Engagement

Jaden Whitelaw & Gabriel Hilty

Election runs amid ongoing $20-million civil suit against former union execs, with voting from March 16 to 18.

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Mayor’s 2026 Budget Sails Through Council Vote with 2.2 % Property Tax Hike

Gabriel Hilty

The $18.9-billion election-year plan Olivia Chow says prioritizes affordability includes higher investments in transit, libraries, school meals and police.

The front of Ontario's legislature Queen's Park seen from near ground, with snow lining and blue cloudy sky.

Poll Suggests Ontarians Increasingly Want New Leadership, but Aren’t Changing Their Vote Intentions

Gabriel Hilty

Canadian youth are traditionally underrepresented in elections, and youth leaders highlighted a disconnect between young voters and what politicians focus on.