Meeting City Councillor of my School Ward (Alejandra Bravo)
I met the City Councillor of my school ward to discuss transit access and local parks around my school, and shared what students want to see improved.
What is Meeting Your Representative?
A respectful conversation with an elected leader - Councillor, Mayor, or MPP/MP - to share concerns and solutions. Remember: your school, park, or library might be in a different ward, so meet those representatives too.
I treat each as a working meeting, not a photo - I bring one specific local issue, evidence or student stories, and a clear ask, then follow up.
What I did
Meeting MPP Adil Shamji (Ontario Science Centre Ward)
I met with MPP Adil Shamji to advocate for youth access to STEM learning and discuss the impact of the Ontario Science Centre closure on students.
Meeting City Committee Members
I met committee members from key City committees (Budget, Libraries, Transit, Housing) to share youth perspectives and push for practical community improvements.
Meeting the Mayor of Toronto (Olivia Chow)
I discussed city budget allocation for youths and parks access with the Mayor, sharing stories from classmates to highlight community needs.
Meeting Home Ward Councillor (Ausma Malik)
I met my home ward City Councillor, Ausma Malik, to raise local issues and share what residents and students want improved in daily city life. This ongoing work later led her to name me a Public Spaces Champion for Ward 10. Read more →
Meeting Home Ward Provincial Representative (MPP Chris Glover)
I met MPP Chris Glover to discuss STEM opportunities for youth and how provincial policy decisions shape schools, science, and community resources. He later presented me the Youth Leader Award 2026 for civic leadership and building the Better My City app. Read more →
How you can do it too
- Email or call your representative with a clear topic and ask for 15 minutes of their time.
- Bring facts, photos, or youth stories to illustrate the issue clearly and positively.
- Follow up politely with a thank-you note and reflect on what you learned from the meeting.