As councillor for Ward 11, I’ll advocate for a city-wide seating strategy including: 🏘️ Standards for distances between seating. 🌳 ⁠A rolling review of parks’ seating availability. 🚉 ⁠Seats at every covered streetcar stop.

OPSEU Local 540 had wages stolen under Ford’s unconstitutional Bill 124 while supporting Toronto’s most vulnerable women and gender-diverse people. They faced police violence at a recent picket for exercising their right to protest. Proud to join them today. 1/2

One month after the official start of municipal election season, our intrepid team has already knocked on ten thousand doors in Ward 11 University–Rosedale. 🚪 #DoorsWillOpenOnTheLeft

After eight years of Doug Ford, it’s clear that “for the people” has not been working for… the people. 60% of us didn’t vote for him. Let’s make this his last mandate. @fairvote.ca ✊

Our generation has its Spadina Expressway: the expansion of Billy Bishop. In the 70s, residents fought back against bad infrastructure forced on them by people who wouldn’t live with the consequences. We’re sick of Ford’s playbook. We’ll fight back too. ✊

We canvass every day! We’re knocking on our 10,000th door soon. Join us at gabeforunirose.ca/volunteer

Doug Ford has pulled up the ladder for a generation: no jobs, no homes, no education. Instead he offers tunnels under the 401 and paving over Lake Ontario. Proud to stand with NoJetsTO and @fairvote.ca 🛑

Hundreds of Torontonians pass through the doors of the Toronto Islamic Centre every day. Like all Torontonians, they deserve a safe place to be in community and practice their faith. The courage and inter-faith solidarity they’ve shown in the face of harassment and threats is remarkable. 1/2

Hey, Ward 11! Our community proves we can have more if we share more. And we deserve more: That’s why we’re fighting for lower rents and shorter commutes. You can follow along here to see my full platform as it’s released over the next few weeks. Stay tuned! 🚉🏘️🌳

The City of Toronto needs to be a safe place to work, and that starts with our elected leaders at city hall. Council staff do so much to connect constituents with vital services: A healthy work environment for them is a better city for everyone.

A pleasure to attend CUPE Local 79’s Toronto Workers’ Summit. City workers are what make the city, well… work!

Doors Open Toronto this weekend! Where are yall going? Any interesting suggestion this year besides the usual? www.toronto.ca/explore-enjo...

You may have noticed that my team is using a new logo. We want our branding to reflect what makes Ward 11 special: A font inspired by TTC stations, with colours based on Line 1 and Line 2 🟡🟢 We looked at alternatives, inspired by iconic businesses in the ward:

Hope you had a good long weekend, Toronto! Here’s how #TeamGabe made the most of the sun ☀️ We’ve got plenty more canvasses happening this week, sign up for one at gabeforunirose.ca/volunteer !

I had the pleasure of speaking to Mia Johnson of the Local Journalism Initiative for Frequency News when registering to run in the Toronto Municipal Elections on May 1st 📻

When @gabeblanc.bsky.social delegates at Toronto City Hall:

We’re off to the races! Hear my interviews with Ward 11 residents👂

🚨URGENT🚨 Church St Ped Update In preparation for the May 20 city wide council vote, this DIFFERENT petition will be sent to more councillors and may include Chief of EMS/Fire/ Police & GM of Transportation Services. Pls sign even if you signed the last one! www.experiencethevillage.ca/petition

Pizza Shop Talk pt. 2: Defne Yildirim and I talk climate change, affording rent in Toronto, and the GO Train for Toronto Thrive 🍕

Pizza Shop Talk: Defne Yildirim and I talk glizzies, immigration, and making change at the municipal level for Toronto Thrive 🍕

Good to see you today, Dupont! 🚪

If you’d like to reach out to my campaign, our email has been changed over to [email protected] Being responsive to Ward 11 residents is my top priority for this campaign.

Come get your copy of the Annex Gleaner! This month, I’ve got an article talking about public health access for high-rise residents. I picked up my copy at Fiesta Gardens and stopped by Tiny’s Coffee to read it.

You’ve collectively pledged $12,000 to date. Thank you so much for your support — every dollar goes a long way! 🍕 gabeforunirose.ca/donate

Another day, another few canvasses in the books! Always a pleasure to talk to Annex residents about the municipal issues that matter to them the most 🏘️🚉🌳

Today is International Harm Reduction Day. The decision by the provincial government to shutter sites that it previously funded has already had tragic effects in increasing overdoses. Residents report more open drug use, and the remaining services are overloaded. (1/2)

Thanks for the shoutout, graphicmatt.com ! I’m pretty darn committed to knocking on doors, too 🙂‍↕️

Thanks to everyone who came out to Toronto’s inaugural pedestrian summit tonight! Let’s organize for safer streets and livelier public spaces 🚶‍♂️

I had a great conversation with the torontostar.bsky.social on Friday about pushing for change as a young person 🥸

The summer pedestrianization of Church St. gives me #hope. Listen to my deputation from last week’s committee meeting. Billions must walk 🚶🫶 #TeamGabe

I walked with anotherglassbox.bsky.social to talk about neighbourhood retail for Jane’s Walk Toronto 2026. Unfortunately I can’t attend more this weekend as I’m nursing a foot injury. See you at the pedestrian summit on Sunday! 🚶

Thanks to Bickford Brewing for hosting my team, as we celebrated a successful campaign launch. We had people from all generations, neighbourhoods, and partisan backgrounds. See you at the next one! 🍻

Day one canvass: ✅ 179 days to go. Sign up to volunteer at gabrielblanc.ca/volunteer !

Thanks for taking the time to talk about my priorities for Ward 11, @torontotoday.ca @gabeoatley.bsky.social (and my foot 🥾).

It’s official: I am registered to run for Toronto City Council in Ward 11 University–Rosedale. Thank you to all of my friends, family and — most importantly — Ward 11 constituents who came out to celebrate with me! I’ll see you in the neighbourhood. Pledge to donate at gabrielblanc.ca/donate 🚀

Today is the first day of the 2026 Toronto Municipal Election. We’re with 🥸 for lower rents and faster trains. #TeamGabe

Look ma, I’m on Matt Elliott!

Interview dropping soon. You’ll love this duet!

Another expected registration: @gabeblanc.bsky.social is running in Ward 11.

Great model at City Hall. Hope we don’t have to update it soon!

I’ve got a busy weekend ahead. Check out these events and more at gabrielblanc.ca/inthecommunity 🚀

Today is the national day of mourning to remember workers killed, injured, or made ill on the job. The past year has seen multiple tragic deaths of workers at the City of Toronto. Today, we mourn the dead and recommit ourselves to safe workplaces for the living.

Thanks to all of the volunteers who came by to celebrate a successful launch, and sign my nomination papers! 📝 Join our intrepid crew at gabrielblanc.ca/volunteer 🌭

We are 5 days away from the start of the 2026 Toronto municipal election. If you want to join a movement for lower rents and faster trains, RSVP to meet me at Nathan Phillips Square on May 1st at gabrielblanc.ca/inthecommunity

This story from chanface.bsky.social is a great example of what is possible when politicians are open-minded and responsive to young people who love public spaces.

So exciting to see such an outspoken advocate run for city council! We definitely need more young people with fresh ideas.

I’m running for Toronto City Council in Ward 11 University–Rosedale.

Me and chanface.bsky.social talk pedestrianization. To support the movement to pedestrianize Church St., sign the petition using the link in my bio. Special thanks to Councillor Chris Moise, his staff, and especially Francesca Policarpio for their hard work in making this a reality!

Today I joined the founding convention of the Toronto Tenant Union. With rents as high as they are, a citywide tenant union is exactly the kind of collective power that can secure material wins for renters.

Thank you to the AED Foundation and Heart & Stroke for having me for your lobby day at Queen’s Park today! I’m glad to see multiple levels of government taking defibrillator access seriously as a public health issue.