By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. . York Centre was the 210th closest race out of all 338 ridings. The Liberals gained more than three-per-cent support from 2015, while the Conservatives dropped nearly 7%: In York Centre, Liberal Party candidate Ya'ara Saks won with 45.7 cent of the vote, against 41.8 per cent for Conservative Party candidate Julius Tiangson after a very tight race. Even though we doubt it will happen now, this seat could be a good measuring stick for the popularity, or lack thereof, for new Conservative leader Erin O’Toole. Voters in two Toronto ridings will head to the polls on Oct. 26 to choose new MPs. This riding is red all the way, and has been since 1993. Byelections called for Toronto Centre, York Centre on Oct. 26. Finally, as is our wont, we may have a prediction (or two) to offer. Like York Centre, Toronto Centre has a strong Liberal past and the byelection saw a slip in the party’s vote share. She also said she will take care of people in the riding as the second wave of COVID-19 continues to grip the city. First, dating back to the 1960s, York Centre has spent a lot more time coloured in red. Toronto Centre became vacant when Bill Morneau, former finance minister, resigned in August in the wake of the WE Charity scandal. York Centre became vacant when Liberal MP Michael Levitt resigned on Sept. 1 to become CEO of Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust Studies. (Melissa Renwick/Toronto Star) A byelection to fill York Centre’s soon-to-be-vacated seat will test whether Elections Canada can hold a safe vote during the COVID-19 pandemic. READ MORE: York Centre byelection a litmus test for safe voting in a pandemic. The federal Liberals have held onto the ridings of Toronto Centre and York Centre in Monday's byelections. The federal Liberals have held onto the Ontario ridings of Toronto Centre and York Centre in Monday's byelections, according to preliminary results from Elections Canada. For the Toronto by-election in 2020, people in both York Centre and Toronto Centre are heading to the polls but the deadline to vote by mail is fast approaching. WATCH | Federal Liberals win two byelection seats: In a statement, the Green Party congratulated Paul for running an "extraordinary" campaign. With files from Lorenda Reddekopp and The Canadian Press. Michael Levitt (Liberal) won with 50.2% support — and a 13.5% margin of victory over Conservative runner-up Rachel Willson. Of the 2020 Canadian federal by-elections, this is the more competitive, but will it be competitive? The by-election in York Centre is as a result of the resignation of Michael Levitt, a Liberal first elected in 2015. You are looking at the daughter of immigrants who landed in St. James Town in the late '60s hoping to give their kids a chance. more information Accept. By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. York Centre was the 210th closest race out of all 338 ridings. Rachael Maskell. In York Centre, some 6,306 people voted in advance, down from 9,881. Both of them are taking place in the GTA, or the Greater Toronto Area for those outside the loop. LAB Labour. Voters were encouraged to wear masks and to keep two metres apart. Bob Rae was also a Liberal leader and is a former Ontario premier. The York Centre byelection must be called before March 1, 2021 — six months after Levitt’s last day. I want to tell all of them to a person: I will not leave them behind. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click "Accept" below then you are consenting to this. And if I can stand here, so can they." Poll workers were instructed to wear masks and face shields and rubber gloves were supposed to be available. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. It was held on the same day as the by-election in nearby Toronto Centre Global News has declared Liberal incumbent Michael Levitt winner in the riding of York Centre. For the Toronto by-election in 2020, people in both York Centre and Toronto Centre are heading to the polls but the deadline to vote by mail is fast approaching. Annamie Paul, the newly elected leader of the Green Party and Green candidate for Toronto Centre, called on the government to delay the by-elections, citing increased restrictions on movement and activity in Toronto in light of rising cases of COVID-19. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. United States Governors and Chief Executives Current List, World Election Predictions and World Election Calendar. After all, in the Liberals’ nightmarish 2011 federal election, this was one of the 34 seats they kept. That compares to more than 13,000 who made use of advanced polls in the riding in the general election last year. For more stories about the experiences of Black Canadians — from anti-Black racism to success stories within the Black community — check out Being Black in Canada, a CBC project Black Canadians can be proud of. "These two byelections are the first federal election events we've been able to deliver under these pandemic conditions. Social Sharing. The federal Liberals have held onto the Ontario ridings of Toronto Centre and York Centre in Monday’s byelections, according to preliminary results from Elections Canada. "Fairly or not, byelections are commonly interpreted as a statement on how a government is doing at the moment they are held. Once elected, councillors are involved with setting policies that impact on their ward and across York. You can also do this method if you don't feel safe going out to polling stations. There are two by-elections currently underway in the Toronto ridings of York Centre and Toronto Centre. 2019 2017. Will it be a tough defence? For Robbins-Kanter, the other “interesting factor” in the byelections was that People’s Party Leader Maxime Bernier — a longtime Quebec Conservative MP — chose to run in York Centre. "The people of Toronto Centre have given me a mandate," Ien told reporters. York Centre By-election – October 26, 2020. The Liberals gained more than three-per-cent support from 2015, while the Conservatives dropped nearly 7%: 'Full Council' 2. committee meetings 3. board … Comments are welcome while open. Elections Canada Office: Address: 1117 Finch Avenue West, Toronto, ON M3J 2P7 Election Day is Oct. 26th. “I'm more worried about my freedom”: PPC leader Maxime Bernier on COVID-19, economy and York Centre by-election You never know who you’ll bump into at a #YahooNation protest... and such was the case last Saturday when the leader of the People’s Party of Canada, Maxime Bernier, made an appearance at Toronto’s Yonge-Dundas Square. The cookie settings on this website are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible. She has worked at Mastro’s Ristorante on Wilson Avenue since it … In Toronto Centre, Liberal Party candidate Marci Ien, a journalist, won with 42 per cent of the vote, against 32.7 per cent for Annamie Paul, Green Party candidate and leader. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. LAB HOLD. The federal Liberals have held onto the Ontario ridings of Toronto Centre and York Centre in Monday’s byelections, according to preliminary results from Elections Canada. YORK CENTRE IN 2019. One could also say it may serve as a gauge of Justin Trudeau’s popularity in the GTA, the region that helped him avoid calamity in 2019’s vote. It would take some serious doing for an opposition party to knock the Liberals off in this riding. Maxime Bernier says a likely loss in his by-election race won’t deter him from pushing ahead with his new party. By Jolson Lim. Each one is also a Liberal seat that has become vacant, putting the Trudeau government on defence. Obviously, we'll be taking notes, going back to the drawing board, if needed, trying to see what worked well and if there are any areas that could use improvement," Gauthier said. The official House of Commons standings prior to the by-elections were as follows: Liberal 154, Conservative 121, Bloc Quebecois 32, NDP 24, Green 3, 2 Independent, and two vacancies. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. The NDP candidate, Brian Chang, placed third with 17 per cent, with 144 out of 144 polls reporting. Voters were allowed to bring pencils to mark ballots or use disposable pencils provided by Elections Canada. That compares to more than 13,000 who made use of advanced polls in the riding in the general election last year. In York Centre, about 6,300 people voted in … Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. If you'll be away during advanced polls or on election day, which is on October 26, you can vote by mail or in person at an Election Canada office. Candidates. An estimated 14,266 voters cast ballots over four days of advance polls in the byelections, Elections Canada said. He served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade before becoming Minister of Veterans Affairs, a beleaguered file he successfully turned around within 10 months at the end of the Harper government. Advanced polling days are Friday, October 16, 2020 to Monday, October 19, 2020. The Liberals currently hold both seats. The by-election in York Centre is as a result of the resignation of Michael Levitt, a Liberal first elected in 2015. Elections Canada took steps to ensure voter safety in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, said spokesperson Natasha Gauthier. It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. Perhaps not in at least one riding. See author's posts. Liberal: Michael Levitt Conservative: Rachel Willson NDP: Andrea Vasquez-Jimenez The NDP's Andrea Vásquez Jiménez placed third with 5.8 per cent, with 143 out of 143 polls reporting. In that time, its Liberal MPs have tended to be high-profile. And here I stand. The Toronto Centre riding, which covers the heart of downtown Toronto, has been held by the Liberals since 1993. York Centre byelection a litmus test for safe voting in a pandemic. Voter turnout was higher than average for byelections: 25.6 per cent in York Centre and 30.9 per cent in Toronto Centre. Elections Canada Office: Address: 1117 Finch Avenue West, Toronto, ON M3J 2P7 They are Toronto Centre and York Centre. Share this: Share 3 … In Toronto Centre, Liberal Party candidate Marci Ien, a journalist, won with 42 per cent of the vote, against 32.7 per cent for Annamie Paul, Green Party candidate and leader. a. writs have been issued for a by-election in the electoral districts of toronto centre (ontario) and york centre (ontario) with polling day scheduled for 26 oct 20. b. inform all mbrs of their unit of their eligibility to vote and available methods to cast a ballot. If you'll be away during advanced polls or on election day, which is on October 26, you can vote by mail or in person at an Election Canada office. If there is any possibility of a flip, it’s in York Centre. Like York Centre, Toronto Centre has a strong Liberal past and the byelection saw a slip in the party’s vote share. 3. maps for the elctoral districts may be found at the following links: Trudeau rejected changing the schedule, saying that the by-elections have to be held within a certain time period of the seats becomin… To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). She was also a co-host of the network's former morning talk show Canada AM. Copyright 2017-2020. YORK CENTRE IN 2019. While election day is officially on Oct. 2. as previously announced at ref, writs ordering federal by-elections in the electoral districts of toronto centre (ontario)and york centre (ontario) were issued on 18 sep 20. polling day is scheduled for 26 oct 20. 10. Like Toronto Centre, this riding has a history of Liberals representing it, but there are two key differences. Saks is a co-owner of a yoga studio and director of a mental health charity. There is a federal byelection underway in the ridings of Toronto Centre and York Centre. In York Centre, about 6,300 people … Global News has declared Liberal incumbent Michael Levitt winner in the riding of York Centre. People’s Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier, who lost his long-held Quebec seat of Beauce seat in last October’s federal election, hopes to make a comeback in York Centre. Toronto Centre became vacant when former finance minister Bill Morneau resigned in August. Ien said she has spoken to her family and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau but not yet to Paul. The York Centre by-election is on October 26th and was called due to Liberal MP Michael Levitt resigning the seat to be the CEO of Canadian Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Centre for Holocaust Studies. By-electionsare use to elect a councillor in a single ward whenever a position becomes available - for example, when a councillor resigns or dies. Here, you’ll be able to find more information on each of the two 2020 Canadian federal by-elections. "If they win, the Liberals will portray it as an endorsement of their policies. Andrew McDougall, an assistant political science professor at the University of Toronto Scarborough, said byelections are a kind of referendum on the current government. York Centre (French: York-Centre) is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the House of Commons of Canada from 1904 to 1917 and since 1953.. As per the 2016 Census, 17.0% of York Centre residents are of Filipino ethnic origin and 16.0% belong to the Filipino visible minority, which are the highest such figures among all City of Toronto ridings. York Centre By-Election. Is it 2021 yet? OTTAWA—When it comes to what matters in the York Centre byelection, Rina Camarra has a lot on her mind. When candidate lists are announced, we will have those as well. The Elections Canada offices in York Centre and Toronto Centre will open soon. You can also do this method if you don't feel safe going out to polling stations. "I have to say to the young people, and I met a lot of them and a lot of them through these weeks who said: 'We don't see ourselves.' It remains to be seen whether Marci Ien will apologize for her statement. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. We announced our candidates in a press conference on October 8, 2020. October 16, 2020 Betel Centre. York Central Parliamentary constituency. Voter turnout was higher than average for byelections: 25.6 per cent in York Centre and 30.9 per cent in Toronto Centre. Like Toronto Centre, this riding has a history of Liberals representing it, but there are two key differences. In Toronto Centre, an estimated 7,960 people voted in advance polls, down from 13,140 in last federal election. Not since the Mulroney days has Toronto Centre been blue; in fact, it has also never been orange. She said people living outside need help because winter is coming. Evan Scrimshaw. ... Canada election results: York Centre. Election day is Monday, October 26, 2020. ... General Election 2017 results; Party Votes % Net percentage change in seats +/- % Party. Local elections are held every 4 years, and are used to elect councillors to represent each one of York's wardson the City of York Council. Part of the Logomachian Network. A win for the governing party is portrayed as a vindication of their agenda, while a loss is seen as an indictment of their program," McDougall said in an email on Monday. Then, of course, Morneau was finance minister for five years until his resignation. Andrew Scheer and the Conservatives were let down by Ontario less than a year ago, but their new leader is from there. The Liberals captured more than 50 per cent of the vote in both ridings in last fall's general election. CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. Canadian citizens in York Centre and Toronto Centre who are at least 18 years old on election day are eligible to vote. The Liberal government is 16 seats short of an outright majority. A short notice from the Prime Minister’s Office says the votes in York Centre and Toronto Centre will take place on Oct. 26. Chrystia Freeland shifted ridings, but went on to become Canada’s deputy prime minister. The by-election will take place on October 26th for Toronto Centre and York Centre. Results. Trudeau called the byelections for Toronto Centre and York Centre in September. This one is all about the two 2020 Canadian federal by-elections taking place on October 26. Second, their last Tory MP was much more recent: following the aforementioned disastrous 2011 federal election in which the Liberals were almost annihilated. Voter turnout was 61.7%. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced both by-elections on Friday September 18, along with Liberal candidates for each riding. Liberals will have an edge here even in years when their fortunes are bleak. They are Baljit Bawa in Toronto Centre and Maxime Bernier in York Centre! In Toronto Centre, an estimated 7,960 people voted in advance polls, down from 13,140 in last federal election. Losing them would be a big deal, however. Voter turnout was 61.7%. 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