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Toronto Sun
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Sun
Scarborough-Rouge Park to pick next councillor in Sept. 29 byelection
City announced nominations for Ward 25 byelection open June 23, close Aug. 15 Morning City Council session in Council Chambers at City Hall in Toronto, Ont., on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. Photo by Ernest Doroszuk / Toronto Sun Voters in Scarborough-Rouge Park will choose their next city councillor in a byelection on Sept. 29, which falls on a Monday. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The City of Toronto announced Wednesday that nominations for the byelection open June 23 and close Aug. 15. Advance voting will take place Sept. 20 and 21 and it's anticipated mail-in voting will be available, so long as Canada Post's labour issues don't interfere, the city said in a news release. The city has set up a web page with details for voters and candidates. City council voted 19-1 at this month's meeting to hold a byelection to fill the spot left by Jennifer McKelvie, who is now a Liberal MP representing the Ajax riding. While council could've opted to fill the vacancy with an appointment to council, Mayor Olivia Chow said it would be 'difficult' to ask that of Torontonians in Ward 25 with roughly a year and a half to go before the next municipal election. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'I'm recommending we decide to hold the byelection because I think it's important to respect local democracy and let the residents of Scarborough-Rouge Park decide who will represent them at City Hall,' Chow said at the council meeting. RECOMMENDED VIDEO The byelection comes at a cost of $550,000, according to a city report. It hasn't even been a year since the last municipal byelection. In November 2024, Rachel Chernos Lin was elected to represent Ward 15 (Don Valley West). Chow was the winner of this term's most significant byelection, the special mayoral vote held in June 2023. Chow formally thanked McKelvie at the council meeting for her 'many years of service,' adding 'she stepped in and did an enormous amount of work' this council term as Toronto's temporary mayor after the sudden resignation of John Tory. While nominations don't open for nearly a month, one potential candidate has already surfaced. Parthi Kandavel, the councillor for Scarborough Southwest, declared a conflict of interest before council's byelection vote as his wife, Anu Sriskandarajah, is considering a run for the vacant seat. jholmes@ Read More Toronto & GTA Canada Canada Tennis Music
CBC
28-05-2025
- General
- CBC
Scarborough-Rouge Park byelection set for Sept. 29: city hall
The byelection to find a new councillor to represent Scarborough-Rouge Park is set to take place on Sept. 29, the City of Toronto announced Wednesday. City council voted 19-1 to hold a byelection in Ward 25 to replace Jennifer McKelvie, who was elected as a Liberal MP in Ajax in the recent federal election. McKelvie was a close ally of former mayor John Tory and held key roles for Mayor Olivia Chow as well. Chow appointed Coun. Paul Ainslie to take over McKelvie's role as deputy mayor for Scarborough and Coun. Paula Fletcher to take over chairing duties for the infrastructure and environment committee. The city has confirmed a series of key dates and details for those in the community who are interested in running or who are eager to vote. The candidate nomination window opens on June 23 at 8:30 a.m. The final day to apply is Aug. 15 at 2 p.m. There will be two days of advance voting on Sept. 20-21, with polling stations open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting stations will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on byelection day.
CTV News
23-05-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
Toronto to hold byelection in Scarborough-Rouge Park following McKelvie's resignation
Toronto City Council has declared that Ward 25, Scarborough–Rouge Park, will hold a byelection to replace the vacant seat once held by former Coun. Jennifer McKelvie. The move comes following McKelvie's official resignation earlier this month after she won a federal seat for the Liberal Party of Canada in Ajax. McKelvie, who represented Scarborough–Rouge Park since 2018 and served as deputy mayor under two administrations, won the Liberal nomination in April's federal election with 56 per cent of the vote. She has said her decision to enter provincial politics was driven by threats from U.S. President Donald Trump against Canada. 'It has been an immense honour to serve as councillor... I am so proud of what we accomplished together,' she said in a statement this month. The byelection bylaw will come into effect at 11:59 p.m. on June 22, with nominations set to open the following day. The city clerk will determine voting dates based on scheduling and operational factors. The city says candidates are 'reminded that under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 (MEA), they cannot incur campaign expenses or accept campaign contributions until after filing nomination papers with the city clerk. < missing the end quotation mark here, not sure where exactly it is supposed to be added In the meantime, the city notes Scarborough-Rouge Park staff remain in place and are available to address constituency matters for residents.
CBC
23-05-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Toronto to hold byelection in Scarborough-Rouge Park to replace Jennifer McKelvie
Toronto city council has decided to hold a byelection to replace former councillor Jennifer McKelvie in Scarborough-Rouge Park now that she has been elected as the Liberal MP for Ajax. Council voted 19-1 to declare a vacancy in Ward 25 and to fill that vacancy by holding a byelection instead of appointing a replacement. McKelvie, who was deputy mayor, became mayor for a brief term from February to July 2023 after former mayor John Tory resigned. Coun. Jon Burnside voted against the motion to hold a byelection, while five councillors were absent. Mayor Olivia Chow moved the motion to hold a byelection. Coun. Parthi Kandavel, who represents Scarborough Southwest, declared a conflict of interest because his spouse may run as a candidate in the byelection race. "I think it's important to respect local democracy and let the residents of Scarborough–Rouge Park decide who represents them at city hall," Chow said on Thursday. Chow formally congratulated McKelvie on her April 28 federal election victory. "She stepped in and did an enormous amount of work as the mayor earlier this term. I know that all of you in council want to join me in wishing Jennifer the best in the House of Commons even though we know that we will miss her very much," Chow said. The timing of the byelection has not been determined. A city staff report says the cost is likely to be $550,000. Nominations will open on June 23, 2025 and close on nomination day between 30 and 60 days later. Voting day — 45 days after nomination day — will be no earlier than Sept. 8, 2025 and no later than Oct. 6, 2025. According to the report, the person elected will hold office for the remainder of the term, which ends on Nov. 14, 2026. McKelvie was councillor for Scarborough-Rouge Park for seven years. She was chair of council's infrastructure and environment committee. Prior to her stint on council, McKelvie was chair of the board of directors of the Scarborough Community Renewal Organization, an advocacy group of volunteers that seeks to renew Toronto's easternmost district.
Toronto Sun
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Sun
Byelection set for Scarborough-Rouge Park ward
Voters in Scarborough-Rouge Park will go to the polls this year to select a new city councillor. Photo by Ernest Doroszuk/Toronto Sun files Voters in Scarborough-Rouge Park will soon be going to the polls. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Toronto City Council voted 19-1 on Thursday evening to hold a byelection to fill the spot left by Jennifer McKelvie, now a Liberal MP for the riding of Ajax. While council could've opted to fill the vacancy with an appointment to council, Mayor Olivia Chow said it would be 'difficult' to ask that of Torontonians in Ward 25 with roughly a year-and-a-half before the next regular municipal election. 'I'm recommending we decide to hold the byelection, because I think it's important to respect local democracy and let the residents of Scarborough-Rouge Park decide who will represent them at City Hall,' Chow said at Thursday's council meeting. Read More Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Councillors largely agreed, with only Jon Burnside voting in opposition. The vote took place shortly before council took an evening break, and five councillors were absent – but one had a stated reason. Parthi Kandavel, the representative for Scarborough Southwest, declared a conflict of interest as his wife, Anu Sriskandarajah, is considering a run for the vacant seat. Sriskandarajah currently serves as a Toronto District School Board trustee for Scarborough-Rouge Park. She's eyeing a similar path to the one Kandavel took, as her husband is also a former TDSB trustee who joined council in a byelection. Jennifer McKelvie, the newly elected Liberal MP for the riding of Ajax, is greeted by fellow Toronto city councillor Paul Ainslie at a Boston Pizza location in Ajax on April 28, 2025. Photo by Jack Boland/Toronto Sun files Of note, the most recent municipal byelection, in November 2024, also brought a TDSB trustee, Rachel Chernos Lin, onto City Council. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. A report from the city clerk sets out June 23 as the day for nominations to open, with ballot boxes coming out in September or early October. The byelection comes at a cost of $550,000, the report adds. McKelvie also left a vacancy as deputy mayor. This week, Chow appointed Paul Ainslie as the new deputy mayor for Scarborough. Chow formally thanked McKelvie at the meeting for her 'many years of service,' adding that 'she stepped in and did an enormous amount of work' this council term as Toronto's temporary mayor after the sudden resignation of John Tory. 'I know that all of you in council want to join me in wishing Jennifer the best in the House of Commons, even though we know that we will miss her very much,' Chow said. McKelvie won the federal riding of Ajax, to the east of the city, in April's federal election. She picked up 56.3% of the vote, ahead of the 39.1% for Conservative Greg Brady. jholmes@
