Olivia Chow

Olivia Chow has served the people of Toronto for over three decades. Born in Hong Kong in 1957, she immigrated to Toronto with her parents at the age of 13. An apartment in the St. James Town neighbourhood was the launchpad for her remarkable personal journey as a community organizer, activist, school board trustee, Metro Toronto Councillor, Member of Parliament, and now the first person of Asian descent to serve as Mayor of Toronto, and the first woman to serve as Mayor since the six municipalities of Metro Toronto were amalgamated.

As Toronto’s new Mayor she is working hard to build a city that holds the same kind of hope and promise that it did when she first arrived here – a city that is more affordable, caring and where everyone belongs.

Andrea Horwath

Andrea Horwath is the 58th Mayor of Hamilton, elected in October 2022.

A lifelong Hamiltonian, Mayor Horwath is dedicated to supporting a thriving city where people of all ages and income levels can build a great life.

Before becoming mayor, Horwath served the people of Hamilton as a City Councillor and a Member of Provincial Parliament. She was the leader of the Ontario NDP from 2009 to 2022, during which time she focused on improving education and health care, making housing affordable, protecting the environment and giving workers the respect they deserve.

The City of Hamilton is her pride and her inspiration, and she’s working hard to fulfill the city’s promise.

Bea Bruske

Bea Bruske is the President of the Canadian Labour Congress. She is only the second woman to hold the position.

For more than three decades, Bea has served workers and their families as an activist, workers’ advocate, negotiator, community organizer, and labour leader. Her passion for workers' rights was ignited in 1987 when she and her UFCW Local 832 co-workers held the line for 125 days to achieve a fair contract at the Westfair grocery chain in Manitoba.

Bea has also served as Vice-President of the UFCW Canada National Council, and had previously served as Secretary-Treasurer for UFCW Local 832, where she was responsible for the largest private-sector union local in Manitoba.

Robert Comeau

Robert Comeau is the president of the Alliance du personnel professionnel et technique de la santé et des services sociaux (APTS).

He previously worked as a medical imaging technologist until he was elected as a political liaison officer in the newly formed APTS in 2004.

Robert first joined the APTS executive committee in 2010, and occupied many positions until he was elected president by acclamation at the APTS Convention in 2021.

Robert’s commitment over the years has always been driven by the desire to improve the working conditions of professionals and technicians.

With years of experience at the APTS and a keen awareness of issues involving union democracy, Robert’s contributions to workers’ issues are invaluable.

Trisha Estabrooks

Trisha Estabrooks has spent years listening, learning and leading. Since 2017 she has served as a Trustee with the Edmonton Public School Board and spent four years serving as chair. Before being elected a Trustee she worked for CBC in stations across the country.

Trisha is a strong advocate for public education and believes in the power of education to create positive social change. She's also an award-winning journalist who worked with Journalists for Human Rights in West Africa and was co-host and producer of the Broadcast, a podcast about women and politics. She’s a runner, loves hiking in the mountains and while originally from the Maritimes, is proud to call Edmonton home.

Tiffany-Lee Norris Parent

Tiffany-Lee Norris Parent is the councillor for the district of Touraine in Gatineau. Elected in 2021, she became the youngest person elected in Gatineau’s history.

Tiffany-Lee Norris Parent was born in Gatineau. Her early involvement in the community made her quickly aware of the various challenges and injustices facing our society. These include the low proportion of women in politics, racism and discrimination, and the cynicism of some people towards politics and social issues. These are all challenges that Tiffany-Lee seeks to overcome during her career.

She is president of the Commission du vivre-ensemble, co-president of the Youth Council, vice-president of the Table de concertation sur les événements and a member of the Commission des loisirs, des sports et du développement communautaire. While in office, Tiffany-Lee pursues a bachelor's degree in political science.

Monique Taylor

Monique Taylor is the Ontario NDP MPP for Hamilton Mountain.

As the Official Opposition Deputy Whip and the Critic for Children, Community and Social Servies, Monique continues to challenge the current government on the issues that matter to Hamiltonians, Ontarians, and the communities they live in.

Monique’s passion for community and all of her amazing constituents fuels her advocacy and activism.

That passion is easily seen when she’s at Queen’s Park. Having been escorted out of the chamber for standing up and speaking out about the Ontario Autism funding, Monique is known for not backing down and was voted “most determined MPP” by her colleagues in the Legislature.

Monique holds true to the words - You, Me and the NDP!

Yuk-Sem Won

Yuk-Sem Won is the current candidate for Thunder Bay-Rainy River, continuing her momentum from the 2019 and 2021 federal elections.

She is a community leader with vast experience in both Labour and Social Justice areas. Yuk-Sem is a labour litigator for the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) in mediations and arbitrations across Ontario, as well as a professor at Confederation College in the Business Management and HR programs.

As a professional artist, when time permits, she can be found painting and capturing moments in the beauty of Northern Ontario.