Many say they arrived at the idea of running after experiencing racism or discrimination and deciding they could help change that for others. And there are more racialized candidates than ever before. The most multicultural borough in Montreal may get its first non-white city councillor. LGBTQ+ candidates are running in the three major parties.
Regardless of who wins the upcoming election, the new administration could be the most diverse we’ve ever seen, with a record number of first-time candidates.