ABOUT US
Charter City Toronto
We're a group of independent, engaged citizens and residents of Toronto who believe cities are the most important level of government in our confederation, and that they should be accorded the respect, rights and resources necessary for them to fulfill their responsibilities to their citizens, their neighbours, the province, the country and the world.
We're a group of independent, engaged citizens and residents of Toronto who believe cities are the most important level of government in our confederation, and that they should be accorded the respect, rights and resources necessary for them to fulfill their responsibilities to their citizens, their neighbours, the province, the country and the world.
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David Del Grande is a lifelong Torontonian, (having lived in East York, Scarborough, and the Annex), now married and raising two young children in a car-free home close to the Danforth. David's love of cities blossomed in the pages of Jane Jacob's pivotal book: The Death and Life of Great American Cities. |
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Doug Earl is a former print, radio and TV journalist with roots in Toronto. As the legislative reporter for CBC Radio in the Northwest Territories, he covered the repatriation of the Canadian constitution in the 1980s, the creation of Nunavut and the transition of the NWT to self-government after centuries of direct rule from Ottawa. Having lived in Mexico City, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore and Islamabad, Doug is a big fan of well-run cities and knows one when he sees one. |
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Merrilee Evans is a retired strategic sourcing director and Master Class negotiator with experience working with major corporations such as Scotiabank, Direct Energy, and CIBC. She is a member of the Sourcing Interest Group (SIG) Thought Leaders Council, speaks on sourcing related topics, and is an MBA advisor for Royal Roads University. |
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Tim Grant is a former board member and chair of the Harbord Village Residents’ Association and was a four-time Green Party candidate. A former high school teacher, he was the editor of Green Teacher magazine for 25 years, and is now the publisher. |
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Howard Green held senior positions over a 25-year Government of Canada career, including Assistant Deputy Minister of Service Canada and Director-General in the Privy Council Office. A strong advocate for the not-for-profit sector, he worked after leaving government with United Way Toronto, the Ontario Non-Profit Network and as the volunteer Chair of St. Stephen’s Community House Board of Directors. |
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Beth Levy has a background in urban planning and was a candidate for city council in the 2018 municipal elections. She currently works for a member of parliament. Beth has volunteered extensively in Toronto and, as chair of the Allenby Parents Association, fought harmful cuts to the public education system.
As a life-long resident Toronto resident, Beth has witnessed how plans and policy which would positively affect Toronto have been ignored, overruled and changed by the provincial government. She believes that, as the economic engine of the province, Toronto should have the power to govern itself and give residents a voice in decision-making. |
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Ashley Quan is a passionate believer in civic engagement, participatory democracy, and the great potential of the City of Toronto. Her areas of expertise include food security, active transportation, and social justice. She currently works in the charitable sector in the fields of marketing and communications. |
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John Sewell was a member of Toronto City Council from 1969 to 1984, and was Mayor of Toronto 1979 – 80. He has engaged in politics in Toronto as a community activist, city councillor, journalist, writer, housing administrator, and social entrepreneur. He has authored a dozen books. He was awarded the Order of Canada in 2005. |
Charter City Toronto is a sub-committee of Defend Toronto, a citizens’ group that is also active on the subway upload issue and the future of Ontario Place.
