Open letter: Brad Bradford failed as our councillor, he shouldn't be mayor

Open letter: Brad Bradford failed as our councillor, he shouldn't be mayor

Beaches-East York residents share how Councillor Brad Bradford has failed to respond to the needs of his community. These residents reached out to Progress Toronto to help get out their message. Has Councillor Bradford failed you? Add your name and share your story so the rest of Toronto can get to know the real Brad better. All names will be kept anonymous. So far 75+ residents have signed on. Read more here.

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SOLD OUT: City Politics Trivia Night

SOLD OUT: City Politics Trivia Night

Join us at Sin & Redemption for a fun night of city politics trivia with comedian, community organizer, and Progress Toronto volunteer Lubaba Gemma. On May 20 at 7pm. Put your knowledge of Toronto and City Hall to the test for prizes (and more importantly, bragging rights). 

UPDATE: Trivia Night has sold out. You can still register for our waitlist for a chance to get a ticket!

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MAY 8: Five Ways Brad Bradford Had a Very Bad First Week

MAY 8: Five Ways Brad Bradford Had a Very Bad First Week

Failure to Launch: Brad Bradford's Bad Announcement Week

You might think that an integrity complaint over an alleged cash-for-access event in Concord (where lobbyist-organized donors paid $250 to $3,000 to get face time with a sitting councillor) would be the worst thing to happen to Brad Bradford in his first week on the campaign trail. You would be wrong. It only got worse from there. Read more here.

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MAY 1 2026: Caught red handed in cash-for-access scandal —a second Brad Bradford integrity commissioner investigation?

MAY 1 2026: Caught red handed in cash-for-access scandal —a second Brad Bradford integrity commissioner investigation?

On April 2, 2026, a full month before candidates could even register to run for Mayor of Toronto,  Councillor Brad Bradford was the featured participant at a cash-for-access event in Concord, Ontario billed as “An Evening With Brad Bradford.” Individuals were allowed to meet with Councillor Bradford for fees ranging from $250 to $3,000. The event was orchestrated by lobbyist Nick Ainis and held in Concord, Ontario, far from Councillor Bradford’s constituents in Beaches—East York and even Toronto residents. Read more here.

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Sign up for our 2026 Spring Training Series!

Sign up for our 2026 Spring Training Series!

Join our 2026 Spring Training Series to learn important and practical skills on meeting people where they are at and motivating them to get involved in shaping the place they live.

The series includes three free trainings: Organizing Renters to Win, How to Talk Politics with Family and Friends, and How to Knock on Doors. You can also join us for Progress Toronto’s famous City Politics Trivia Night to meet people who care about this city just like you and win prizes!

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