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The 17 candidates running for Ward 7 councillor in Mississauga's Oct. 26 municipal election. The candidates are listed alphabetically. Graphic made in Canva

Two Filipino Canadians seek Mississauga’s Ward 7 council seat

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Two Filipino-Canadian candidates are running for Mississauga city council in the Oct. 26 municipal election. Gerald Adad and Louroz Mercader are seeking to represent Ward 7 on issues including affordability, public safety, housing and transportation. The two are among 17 candidates competing for the seat representing Cooksville and surrounding neighbourhoods. Both say their Filipino-Canadian backgrounds […]

A voter education presentation explores how municipal government affects everyday life during Kwentuhan with Kasamas. The workshop encouraged attendees to learn about their local candidates ahead of Toronto’s election. Photo by Luis Miguel De Castro

Filipino food sparks political conversations in Scarborough

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Filipino Canadians gathered at BGC East Scarborough on Oct. 3 for Kwentuhan with Kasamas, where organizers used art, food and conversation to encourage civic participation ahead of Toronto’s municipal election. Hosted by the Filipino-Canadian Civic Action Network (FCCAN) and KAPISANAN in collaboration with Voice the Vote, the event combined community consultation findings with storytelling, voter […]