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Serena Purdy
New Democratic Party
University—Rosedale, Ontario
By-Election
April 13, 2026
5 days away
What they are focusing on
Key issues this candidate is campaigning on
Affordable housingPublic healthcareRenters' rightsCommunity spaces
What the New Democratic Party is promising
Key platform positions
- +Universal pharmacare covering all Canadians
- +Full dental care for all Canadians, not just those under 18
- +Build 500,000 affordable homes with federal funding
- +1% wealth tax on fortunes over $10 million
- +End fossil fuel subsidies and invest in clean energy jobs
About this candidate
From public sources
Serena Purdy is a health systems scholar at the University of Toronto and a community organizer in Kensington Market, where she chairs Friends of Kensington Market. She has been a vocal advocate for affordable housing and public healthcare.
In the news
Recent coverage
Past results in University—Rosedale
How this riding voted in recent elections
2021
New Democratic Party won38%
2019
New Democratic Party won41%
2015
New Democratic Party won44%
About this by-election
University—Rosedale is currently vacant (vacancy). This by-election will determine who represents approximately 106,000 constituents in the House of Commons.