All six of Scarborough’s Green Party of Ontario candidates have signed Basic Income Now’s Candidate Pledge. By signing the pledge the candidates have promised to actively support the establishment of a Basic Income in Ontario. “To bring everyone opportunities during the climate emergency, we must take care of the most vulnerable, that is why I advocate for a Basic Guaranteed Income” said Priyan de Silva, candidate for Scarborough – Rouge Park, “We believe in treating people with dignity and fairness. We demand an immediate increase in Ontario Works and ODSP as the initial steps in bringing in a universal Basic...
Priyan de Silva nominated as Ontario Greens candidate in Scarborough–Rouge Park
SCARBOROUGH — The Green Party of Ontario is proud to announce that Priyan de Silva has been nominated as its candidate for Scarborough–Rouge Park ahead of the 2022 provincial election. He previously ran for the Ontario Greens in the 2016 by-election and 2018 provincial election. De Silva is eager to bring his years of community activism and his nearly two decades of experience working in public education to Queen’s Park to help build a greener, more caring and more equitable Scarborough. “Priyan has an authentic understanding of the issues that matter most to his neighbours,” Ontario Greens Leader Mike Schreiner said. “He has strong experience as a...