Frequently Asked Questions

Jason McDonald is a local barber, community organizer, and longtime Ward 8 resident (27 years) running for Toronto City Councillor in 2026 to bring real accountability, contractor penalties, and small business relief to City Hall.

Ward 8 is a vibrant, diverse Toronto municipal district encompassing neighborhoods along the Eglinton corridor, Yorkdale, Lawrence Heights, and surrounding residential communities.

Jason's platform is built on 4 clear pillars: 1. Punish the Parasites (freeze $58M consultant waste & ban repeat-offender contractors), 2. Reveal Their Lies (expose $41M private golf club tax breaks & mandate live transit tracking), 3. Make Them Pay (claw back contractor funds for an Eglinton Small Business Relief Fund), and 4. Protect Our People (smart traffic signal synchronization, Vision Zero school safety, and responsive ward service).

Endless, uncompensated construction delays along Eglinton Avenue forced over 300 small businesses to shut down permanently. Jason McDonald is fighting to establish direct financial compensation for affected storefronts paid for by contractor delay fines.

City Hall maintains special property tax breaks worth approximately $41 Million for private, elite golf clubs. Jason McDonald believes private clubs should pay their fair share so those revenues can be redirected into Ward 8 roads, parks, and community centers.

Eligible Canadian citizens residing or owning property in Ward 8 who are at least 18 years old can vote on Municipal Election Day in October 2026, or during designated Advance Vote days. Visit our How to Vote page for full details.

You can easily sign up to volunteer or request a lawn sign delivered to your home by visiting our Get Involved / Contact page.

Yes! Municipal campaign contributions in Ontario receive generous tax credits: 75% refund on the first $100, 50% refund from $100 to $400, and 33.33% from $400 to $1,500 (up to the maximum $350 tax credit).