For Mayor of Toronto · 2026Prevention first
Invest in safe housing, recreation, community spaces, early intervention, public health, reliable services and visible public-realm care.
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Pillar 6 · Safety begins before crisisToronto needs compassion, order and prevention working together.
Residents should feel that the city notices problems, responds appropriately, follows through and learns from experience.
Safety is a system
Send the right response to the right situation at the right time.
Housing stability, youth opportunity, public health, cleanliness, lighting, transit confidence, crisis support, emergency response and public trust are connected.
Right response
Use outreach, crisis care and health services where appropriate—and enforcement or immediate emergency intervention where necessary.
Follow-through
Assign ownership, communicate clearly, track the result and learn from repeated incidents and resident experience.
Every neighbourhood
Clean, safe, accessible public spaces and reliable maintenance should not depend on postal code.
Why this turns Megacity into Gigacity: Toronto coordinates prevention, care, enforcement and accountability instead of treating every safety problem as an isolated emergency.
The Three Fs
Fire. Flood. Fall prevention for vertical Toronto.
High-rise safety is everyday protection for renters, condo residents, families, seniors, people with disabilities, workers and building staff.
Fire Prevention
Safer battery charging, clear exits, fire-safe storage, working alarms, better communication and stronger attention to high-risk activities.
Explore SafeCharge →Flood Prevention
Basement and garage risk reduction, backwater and sump-pump support, stormwater coordination, building plans and maintained emergency systems.
Explore flood resilience →Fall Prevention
Child-safe windows and balconies, safer high-rise design, guard awareness, family-friendly standards and safe common spaces.
Explore fall prevention →Why this turns Megacity into Gigacity: Toronto protects vertical communities before danger becomes disaster through prevention residents can understand.
Toronto SafeCharge & Secure Mobility
Prevent battery fires without punishing ordinary ownership.
Do not license ordinary e-bike ownership. Do remove damaged batteries, move commercial-scale charging and repair out of dwelling units, provide secure alternatives and focus strong enforcement on unsafe businesses and repeat violators.
Why this turns Megacity into Gigacity: Toronto makes the safe choice easier while concentrating resources where the real risk is greatest.
Fall prevention for families
Protection without losing light, views or welcoming spaces.
High-rise living should be safer for children, families, seniors and everyone using balconies, windows, rooftops and shared outdoor areas.
Child-safe barriersDiscreet mesh, guards and secure window systems designed for real buildings.
Secure accessWell-maintained railings, self-closing gates and controlled access where appropriate.
Designed for everyoneSafe common areas that remain attractive, accessible and inclusive.
Education and maintenanceClear resident information and regular attention to guards, windows, gates and shared spaces.
Why this turns Megacity into Gigacity: safety is designed into daily life instead of added only after tragedy.
Cleaner and safer streets
Visible care builds confidence.
A broken light, overflowing litter, damaged sidewalk or neglected public space affects comfort, accessibility, safety and trust.
Clean public spaces
Reliable litter, graffiti and public-washroom service, with visible ownership and clear standards.
Lighting and maintenance
Repair lights, sidewalks, landscaping and public assets before neglect compounds.
Welcoming design
Improve visibility, accessibility, wayfinding, seating and active use of public space.
Community partnership
Work with residents, BIAs, institutions and local organizations to care for neighbourhood places.
Community safety and youth opportunity
Prevention is civic infrastructure.
The safest city often prevents problems before they become emergencies.
Places to belong
Libraries, recreation, community spaces, arts, sport and neighbourhood programs reduce isolation and build connection.
Pathways to contribute
Mentorship, apprenticeships, civic projects, technology education, skilled trades, employment and entrepreneurship.
Early support
Public-health supports, crisis care and early intervention that reduce pressure on emergency systems later.
Measure prevention
Track access, participation, service availability, resident confidence and prevention outcomes—not incidents alone.
Why this turns Megacity into Gigacity: Toronto treats opportunity and connection as part of the safety system.
Emergency preparedness
Be ready before disruption happens.
Storms, floods, heat, smoke, power outages, infrastructure failures and public-health events require planning, training, communication, coordination, redundancy and recovery capability.
- Clear public information and alerts.
- Connected housing, utilities, transit, health and community response.
- Accessible emergency planning and backup communication.
- Post-event review, public reporting and corrective action.
Why this turns Megacity into Gigacity: Toronto prepares, responds and learns as one system rather than improvising during every crisis.
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Together, we can build a safer and stronger Toronto.
A serious citywide campaign needs people, resources and neighbourhood support to reach voters across Toronto.
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