Canadian politician and youth advocate Neethan Shan is Toronto City Council’s newest elected member, holding a seat for Scarborough-Rouge Park or Ward 25. Shan beat 19 candidates earning more than 26 per cent of the vote in the recent fall byelection.
The returning councillor ran a campaign that prioritized affordability, advocating for better transit options into Scarborough’s east-end and driving economic development. With less than 400 days until the next municipal election, his time is limited, and Scarborough residents want to feel seen. Can he handle this feat?
Met Radio sits down with the self-proclaimed ‘Scarborough champion’ once again, this time with three months under his belt. We dive into his plans for developing Scarborough, including addressing transit needs and service gaps for families in what Shan says is a “childcare desert.” Plus, what the councillor really thinks about priority bus lanes.