Ward 13 incumbent Chris Moise says he will fight province on drug treatment sites
Frequency News reports that councillor Chris Moise, seeking a second term in Toronto Centre, says he will challenge Ontario on supervised consumption site closures and prioritize housing in the ward.
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Ward 13 councillor Chris Moise is running for a second term in Toronto Centre. Frequency News reports he told journalist Mia Johnson on October 19 that he would keep challenging the province on supervised consumption site closures and make housing the centre of his second term.
Moise won his Ward 13 seat in 2022 with 6,517 votes, according to Frequency News. He has chaired the Toronto Public Board of Health since 2022, a position he says informs his approach to the supervised consumption issue.
Ontario announced the closure of supervised consumption sites across the province. Moise said he would continue to push back against those closures, according to the Frequency News article. The sites offer supervised spaces for people who use drugs, with the aim of reducing overdose deaths.
On housing, Moise said he would prioritize new housing projects in the ward, the article reports. Ward 13 has grown since his first election: Liaison Strategies, a research firm, estimates that 17,512 new residents have entered the ward since 2022. The firm's analysis, linked in the Frequency article, finds that Ward 13 and the neighbouring Ward 10 together account for more than 20 per cent of the city's net increase in eligible voters.
One main opponent Moise faces is Curran Stikuts, a political newcomer. Toronto Centre MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam recently endorsed Stikuts. Frequency News notes that both candidates share similar progressive platforms, which means voters in the ward face a close choice between two candidates with overlapping positions on issues like housing and public health.
The article by Mia Johnson, who covers Toronto for CJTM News, is an audio journalism piece. The audio interview with Moise was recorded on October 14 and published on October 19. Frequency News is a network of campus and community radio journalists.
Ward 13 voters choose their councillor on October 26. Polls are open from 10am to 8pm. You can find your voting location at toronto.ca through the voter registration tool. See all candidates for Ward 13 Toronto Centre on this site.
Questions this story answers
What are Chris Moise's main platform commitments for Ward 13?
According to Frequency News reporter Mia Johnson, who interviewed Moise on October 19, Moise said he would challenge the province on supervised consumption site closures and prioritize housing projects in Ward 13 if re-elected. He also cited his work as chair of the Toronto Public Board of Health since 2022 as central to his platform.
Has Chris Moise held office before?
Yes. Moise has represented Ward 13 in Toronto Centre for four years. He won his seat in the 2022 election with 6,517 votes, as reported by Frequency News. He is now seeking a second term on October 26, 2026.
Who is Moise running against in Ward 13?
Frequency News reports that one of Moise's main opponents is Curran Stikuts, a political newcomer. Toronto Centre MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam recently endorsed Stikuts. Moise and Stikuts share similar progressive platforms, according to the article. Other candidates are also on the ballot.
Why are supervised consumption sites a campaign issue in Ward 13?
The provincial government has announced closures of supervised consumption sites across Ontario. Moise said he would continue to push back against those closures if re-elected, according to Frequency News. The sites provide supervised spaces for people who use drugs, reducing overdose deaths.
Has the population of Ward 13 changed since Moise's last election?
Liaison Strategies, a research firm, estimates that 17,512 new residents have entered Ward 13 since the last election, according to Frequency News. The article notes that Ward 13 and the neighbouring ward together account for more than 20 per cent of the city's net voter increase.
What has Moise done on the Toronto Public Board of Health?
Moise has chaired the Toronto Public Board of Health since 2022, according to Frequency News. The board oversees public health programs and services for the City of Toronto. His chairmanship is one of the positions he highlights in his re-election campaign.
When and where do Ward 13 residents vote on October 26?
Voting day in Toronto is October 26, 2026, from 10am to 8pm Eastern time. The City of Toronto runs the election. Ward 13 residents can find their voting location through the City's voter lookup tool on toronto.ca.
Where can I read more about Chris Moise's candidacy?
The Frequency News article by Mia Johnson, published October 19, 2026, profiles Moise's platform and background at frequencynews.ca. You can also see his candidate page on this site at the link below.
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- Frequency News: Meet Toronto Centre Council Candidate Chris Moisefrequencynews.ca
- Liaison Strategies: Toronto elector growth 2023-2026press.liaisonstrategies.ca
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