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Serena Purdy
New Democratic Party
University—Rosedale, Ontario
By-Election
April 13, 2026
Completed
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 now represented by Danielle Martin, who won the April 13, 2026 by-election for approximately 106,000 constituents.