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From Federal Minister to Local Advocate | Toronto News
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Former federal housing minister Nathaniel Erskine-Smith is running for Toronto city council, ditching national policy for hyper-local fixes like speeding up lead pipe and electrical panel upgrades—stuck in bureaucratic limbo—and calling the outdated property tax system a missed opportunity. After political turbulence—including being dropped from cabinet and losing a provincial leadership bid—he’s framing his council run as a return to community roots, not a backup plan. Grounded in public service and buoyed by ties to Mayor Olivia Chow, he’s betting that tackling everyday problems with hands-on grit will win over Beaches-East York voters, even amid skepticism and past setbacks.
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