Meet Lyall Sanders
Who is Lyall Sanders
Lyall Sanders is a Toronto community leader, Métis educator, and father of eight who helps people from around the world study and find jobs in Canada. He has served as a bus driver, Ontario prison system volunteer, First Nations lecturer, yoga instructor, pain management practitioner, and school presenter, while advocating for people facing financial, social justice, and landlord-tenant issues. Sanders ran in the 2023 Toronto mayoral by-election, placing 12th out of 102 candidates, and promotes leadership built on integrity, community engagement, and open communication.
Core Principles
Integrity, community engagement, and progress define Lyall's approach. He believes in open communication, valuing every voice in Toronto's diverse landscape.
Building Together
Lyall Sanders’ campaign focuses on improving life in Toronto by tackling major issues affecting residents. His plan includes making housing more affordable by building more homes and reducing delays in development. He also proposes tiny home communities to address homelessness, giving people immediate shelter while connecting them with mental health support and rehabilitation services. Sanders supports making the TTC free and safer, helping residents move around the city without the burden of high transit costs. In addition, his platform focuses on creating more job opportunities for youth, supporting small businesses, and making Toronto a safer and more affordable city for everyone.
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FREE TTC
A Future Forward
Lyall Sanders has proposed making the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) free to help reduce the cost of living for residents and make public transportation accessible to everyone. As transit fares continue to rise, many people in Toronto struggle with daily commuting expenses. Sanders believes that removing fares would make it easier for workers, students, and families to move around the city without financial stress.
A free TTC system could also encourage more people to choose public transit instead of driving. This would help reduce traffic congestion, lower pollution, and create a more environmentally friendly city. By increasing ridership, the transit system would become a stronger part of Toronto’s infrastructure and economy.
Sanders also believes that making the TTC free would support young people and lower-income residents who rely on public transportation the most. Easier access to transit can help people reach jobs, education, and services across the city.
Overall, Lyall Sanders’ proposal to make the TTC free is part of his broader vision to create a more affordable, accessible, and connected Toronto for everyone.
My Commitment
As a candidate for mayor, I promise to be genuine and dedicated to the people of Toronto. My background as a teacher, consultant, and artist uniquely positions me to understand and address our community's needs. I am committed to transparency and fostering open dialogue. Together, we will tackle challenges and embrace opportunities, creating a vibrant future for our city. Your concerns matter and deserve attention. I invite every Torontonian to reach out, share their views, and get involved in shaping our neighborhoods and future.