Erskine-Smith Eyes Beaches Council Seat | Toronto News

Toronto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

Nate Erskine-Smith, the ex-MP for Beaches—East York and former housing minister, is making a bold comeback by running for city council in his old ward—this time as a local candidate. After recent political missteps, including a narrow loss in a provincial byelection and a failed leadership bid, he’s now eyeing the open seat left vacant when incumbent Brad Bradford pivots to run for mayor. Joining him in the race are media veteran Natalie Johnson, community activist Jennie Worden, and former bureaucrat James Dann. With the election just weeks away, this could be the most competitive—and…