Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1734 - Ontario Votes 2026! Five Candidates, Big Issues & Election Night Preview

With Ontario's municipal elections just three days away, the race for local leadership is entering its final stretch. Who has the vision to lead growing communities, tackle affordability and deliver the services residents need?On this special election edition of The Brian Crombie Hour, host Brian Crombie continues his two-month series of conversations with municipal candidates from across the Greater Toronto Area and beyond.Five Candidates, Five Perspectives on Local LeadershipBrian welcomes five candidates to discuss their campaigns, community priorities and visions for the future:Asif Khan — Mayoral candidate, Milton George Tavares — City Councillor candidate, Mississauga Ward 7 Michelle Baker — City Councillor candidate, Mississauga Ward 2 Louroz Mercader — City Councillor candidate, Mississauga Ward 7 Andrea Kaiser — Lord Mayor candidate, Niagara-on-the-Lake From housing affordability and property taxes to public safety, infrastructure, urban development and municipal services, the conversations examine the challenges facing Ontario's communities and the decisions voters will make on October 26.Looking Ahead: The Municipal Election Night SpecialBrian also previews a special election-night broadcast beginning Monday, October 26.At 6 PM ET, Brian welcomes Mark Chamberlain, President and CEO of PV Labs, for a thought-provoking conversation exploring an unconventional question: What if children could vote?How might communities change if cities were designed around the needs, priorities and perspectives of children? The discussion challenges traditional approaches to municipal planning and considers what a more family-focused future could look like.Then, beginning live at 7 PM ET, Brian hosts extended municipal election coverage featuring Karen Stintz, George Smitherman, Marc Kealey, Kim Wright, John Campion and additional guests.Together, they will examine key races across Ontario, discuss emerging election results and explore what the outcomes could mean for local government over the next four years.Why Municipal Elections MatterFrom the roads residents travel and the taxes they pay to housing, recreation, development and public safety, municipal decisions directly shape everyday life.As Ontario prepares to vote, this episode encourages residents to look beyond campaign promises, understand the issues and make informed decisions at the ballot box.Who will lead Ontario's communities into the next four years, and what kind of future will voters choose? Make the title more conciseClarify the episode timeline