Seven Liberal MPs now back Brad Bradford for Toronto mayor
Three more federal Liberal MPs announced their support for Toronto mayoral candidate Brad Bradford since the weekend, bringing the total number of Liberal MPs backing his campaign to seven.
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Seven federal Liberal MPs now support Brad Bradford's campaign for Toronto mayor, after three more announced their backing since the weekend, CityNews Toronto reported on October 5.
Vince Gasparro, the MP for Eglinton-Lawrence, Leslie Church, the MP for Toronto-St. Paul's, and Ali Ehsassi, the MP for Willowdale, all declared their support for Bradford over the weekend and on Monday. Campaign videos featuring each of the three MPs were shared on Bradford's social media accounts on Sunday and Monday.
They join four other Liberal MPs who had already signalled support for Bradford: Jennifer McKelvie (Ajax), Judy Sgro (Humber River-Black Creek), James Maloney (Etobicoke-Lakeshore) and Yvan Baker (Etobicoke Centre), according to CityNews Toronto.
Bradford has also received backing from Conservative MP Scott Aitchison, Ontario Liberal MPP Stephanie Smyth and York Centre City Councillor James Pasternak, the outlet reported.
What the MPs said
Church described Bradford as "somebody who shows up for midtown Toronto and has been there every step of the way." She also said she wants "a great city for all our kids when they grow up, with affordable housing, transit and child care," and cited Bradford's positions on those issues as reasons for her support.
Ehsassi called Bradford "a serious, hardworking leader with a track record of getting things done for the people of this city."
Gasparro said he has known Bradford since 2018, when Gasparro worked as Principal Secretary to then-Mayor John Tory, and described Bradford's focus on economic growth, public safety and affordability as reasons for his support.
Bradford's response
"Leslie, Vince and Ali each spend their days fighting for Toronto in Ottawa, and they know what this city needs from its next mayor: a partner who shows up, gets the basics right and gets things built," Bradford said, according to CityNews Toronto. "I'm grateful for their support."
Bradford also said the city is ready for change and that a new mayor is necessary to achieve it.
Advance voting starts October 6
Advance voting opens on Tuesday, October 6 and runs through Sunday, October 11, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. There are two advance voting locations in each of Toronto's 25 wards. Voters can find their nearest location at myvote.toronto.ca. You can compare all mayoral candidates at /on/toronto-2026/candidates#mayor.
Brad Bradford's candidate page lists his declared positions and campaign links. Election day is Monday, October 26.
Questions this story answers
How many Liberal MPs are backing Brad Bradford for Toronto mayor?
Seven federal Liberal MPs are now supporting Brad Bradford's mayoral campaign, according to CityNews Toronto's report from October 5, 2026. The most recent three are Vince Gasparro (Eglinton-Lawrence), Leslie Church (Toronto-St. Paul's) and Ali Ehsassi (Willowdale). They join Jennifer McKelvie, Judy Sgro, James Maloney and Yvan Baker, who announced their support earlier.
Which Liberal MPs endorsed Brad Bradford for Toronto mayor?
CityNews Toronto reported on October 5, 2026 that the seven Liberal MPs backing Bradford are: Vince Gasparro (Eglinton-Lawrence), Leslie Church (Toronto-St. Paul's), Ali Ehsassi (Willowdale), Jennifer McKelvie (Ajax), Judy Sgro (Humber River-Black Creek), James Maloney (Etobicoke-Lakeshore) and Yvan Baker (Etobicoke Centre). Bradford's campaign shared videos with Gasparro, Church and Ehsassi on Sunday and Monday.
Has Brad Bradford received endorsements from other parties?
Yes. According to CityNews Toronto on October 5, 2026, Bradford has also received endorsements from outgoing Conservative MP Scott Aitchison, Ontario Liberal MPP Stephanie Smyth, and York Centre City Councillor James Pasternak, in addition to the seven federal Liberal MPs.
What did the endorsing MPs say about Brad Bradford?
Leslie Church, the MP for Toronto-St. Paul's, described Bradford as 'somebody who shows up for midtown Toronto and has been there every step of the way.' Ali Ehsassi, the Willowdale MP, said Bradford is 'a serious, hardworking leader with a track record of getting things done for the people of this city.' These quotes were reported by CityNews Toronto on October 5, 2026.
What did Brad Bradford say about the endorsements?
Bradford said, as reported by CityNews Toronto: 'Leslie, Vince and Ali each spend their days fighting for Toronto in Ottawa, and they know what this city needs from its next mayor: a partner who shows up, gets the basics right and gets things built.' He also said the city is ready for change and that changing the mayor is necessary to achieve it.
When can Toronto voters cast a ballot?
Advance voting runs from Tuesday, October 6 to Sunday, October 11, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. There are two advance voting locations in each of Toronto's 25 wards. Voters can find their nearest location using the MyVote tool at myvote.toronto.ca. Election day is Monday, October 26.
Where can I see Brad Bradford's full candidate profile on this site?
Brad Bradford's candidate page is at /on/toronto-2026/candidates/brad-bradford. It lists his office, ward, and links to his campaign. You can compare all mayoral candidates at /on/toronto-2026/candidates#mayor.
How do federal endorsements work in a municipal election?
Federal MPs have no formal role in municipal elections: they hold seats in Parliament and are elected separately. An endorsement from an MP is a public statement of personal support for a candidate, not a party decision or an official act. CityNews Toronto reported these endorsements on October 5, 2026, based on campaign videos and statements released by the Bradford campaign.
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