Toronto Municipal Candidate Survey 2026

Candidate Survey Introduction

Toronto Municipal Candidate Survey — July 1st Celebration

Canada’s July 1st Celebration — “Where the World Celebrates Canada” — is a proposed annual multicultural Canada Day parade and celebration planned to launch in Toronto on July 1, 2027, Canada’s 160th anniversary.

The celebration would bring together Indigenous peoples and communities representing cultures from across Canada through floats, national costumes, music and performances, creating a major annual Canada Day tradition with the potential to attract visitors, generate economic activity and showcase Toronto nationally and internationally.

As part of our outreach ahead of the Toronto municipal election, we are asking candidates to answer five questions about the proposal. Responses may be made public so Toronto residents can understand where candidates stand on establishing the July 1st Celebration.

Please complete the information below and answer all five questions.

Candidate Name

Candidate/Campaign Email

Campaign Phone Number

Office Sought

Ward Name

Campaign/Organization Name, if applicable

1. Do you support establishing Canada's July 1st Celebration as a new annual multicultural parade and festival in Toronto beginning July 1, 2027? *YesNoUndecided

2. If elected, would you support City Council working with the July 1st Celebration organizers to help establish the event as a major annual Canada Day celebration in Toronto? *YesNo

3. Would you support the City of Toronto providing logistical and in-kind support for the July 1st Celebration, including assistance with permitting, road closures, policing, transportation planning and other municipal services? *YesNoUndecided / Need more information

4. Would you support the City of Toronto providing financial or other resources to help launch the July 1st Celebration in 2027 and establish it as a sustainable annual event? *YesNoUndecided / Need more information

5. If elected, would you personally commit to working with the July 1st Celebration organizers and your colleagues on City Council to help make the inaugural 2027 celebration a success? *YesNoUndecided / Need more information

Please briefly explain how you would support the initiative.