Gord Perks
1,342voted yes
417voted no
47absent
1,806 recorded ballots between 2022-11-23 and 2026-07-21. Voted against 24% of the time when present.
On the record
moved East Harbour employment area: city staff to report once developer and province finish negotiating land-use changes. Moved referral to Chief Planner requesting a report once negotiations between Cadillac Fairview and the province on additional land-use changes have concluded. (2026-07-16)
moved Billy Bishop Airport Proposed Expansion; Response to Council Request on Housing and Transportation Impacts. Moved and carried Deputy Mayor Malik's motion on the item; asked several pressing questions of staff about whether a formal plan exists, corporate beneficiaries, and the city's red lines; summarized that city staff and public have not been given full plans and the beneficiaries remain hidden. (2026-07-16)
amended The consent block: variance reports, AGMs, arena boards, utility corridors. Moved a small amendment to the Spirit Garden item striking the second clause; asked to hold the supportive housing item (2026-07-21)
pressed Toronto's push for constitutional protection from Queen's Park stalls at the last Executive Committee of the term. Pressed that forwarding a constitutional-relationship report requires government-to-government consultation with the Mississaugas of the Credit first (2026-07-21)
Votes against
| Date | Item | Motion | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-25 | 2026.MM42.55. Recognition, Restoration, and Expansion of The AIDS Memorial (Toronto) - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers | Amend Item | Lost, 5-17 |
| 2026-06-24 | 2026.MM42.44. Reducing Development Charges in Partnership with the Provincial and Federal Governments - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll | Amend Item (Additional) | Carried, 20-6 |
| 2026-06-24 | 2026.MM42.44. Reducing Development Charges in Partnership with the Provincial and Federal Governments - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll | Amend Item (Additional) | Lost, 7-19 |
| 2026-06-24 | 2026.MM42.44. Reducing Development Charges in Partnership with the Provincial and Federal Governments - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll | Amend Item (Additional) | Lost, 4-22 |
| 2026-06-24 | 2026.MM42.44. Reducing Development Charges in Partnership with the Provincial and Federal Governments - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll | Amend Item (Additional) | Lost, 2-24 |
| 2026-06-24 | 2026.MM42.44. Reducing Development Charges in Partnership with the Provincial and Federal Governments - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll | Amend Item (Additional) | Carried, 19-6 |
| 2026-06-08 | 2026.CA36.1. Appointment of Public Members to the Heritage Toronto Board of Directors | Refer Item | Lost, 1-2 |
| 2026-05-21 | 2026.EX31.2. Standardizing the Air Conditioner Benefit (Pilot) | Amend Item | Lost, 8-16 |
| 2026-05-21 | 2026.CC41.14. 155 St Dennis Drive - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions | Amend Item (Additional) | Lost, 7-15 |
| 2026-05-21 | 2026.PH30.3. 3838 Bloor Street West - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval | Amend Item | Lost, 4-19 |
| 2026-05-21 | 2026.MM41.24. A Voice for Torontonians on Jet Island Airport Plan - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow | Adopt Item | Lost, 9-16 |
| 2026-05-21 | 2026.DM41.1. Payment of Legal Expenses Related to an Integrity Commissioner Investigation | Receive Item | Lost, 6-16 |
| 2026-05-20 | 2026.MM41.31. Addressing Toronto's Female Ginkgo Trees - by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle | Introduce Motion without Notice | Carried, 18-3 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2026.TE32.5. 1233 Yonge Street and 9 Woodlawn Avenue East - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval | Amend Item | Lost, 2-5 |
| 2026-04-23 | 2026.EC27.2. Review of Toronto's Street Vending and Artists By-laws | Amend Item | Lost, 3-19 |
| 2026-04-23 | 2026.MM40.25. Community Engagement Process to Assess Local Community Support for Echoes and Nighttime Closure of Barbara Hall Park - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers | Waive Referral | Lost, 7-16 |
| 2026-04-23 | 2026.IE28.8. Community Sports Equipment Sponsorship | Adopt Item as Amended | Carried, 16-1 |
| 2026-04-23 | 2026.MM40.22. It's Time to Reinstate Cummer Station for the North York Centre - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers | Waive Referral | Carried, 16-7 |
| 2026-04-23 | 2026.MM40.25. Community Engagement Process to Assess Local Community Support for Echoes and Nighttime Closure of Barbara Hall Park - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers | Waive Referral | Lost, 6-17 |
| 2026-04-22 | 2026.EX30.11. Fighting for the Scarborough East Rapid Transit Line | Amend Item (Additional) | Carried, 23-2 |
| 2026-04-22 | 2026.EX30.11. Fighting for the Scarborough East Rapid Transit Line | Amend Item (Additional) | Carried, 21-4 |
| 2026-03-26 | 2026.MM39.50. Safer Subways: Making Public Safety a Priority and Restoring Confidence to Toronto Transit Commission Riders Across Toronto - by Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak | End Debate | Lost, 13-9 |
| 2026-03-26 | 2026.MM39.87. Standing in Solidarity with Iranian-Canadians - Declaring Persian Heritage Month at the City of Toronto - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow | Introduce Motion without Notice | Carried, 21-4 |
| 2026-03-26 | 2026.EX29.4. Pothole Blitz and Local Road Repair Strategy | Amend Item (Additional) | Lost, 9-13 |
| 2026-03-26 | 2026.TE29.12. 1684, 1698, 1700 and 1702 Queen Street East - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval | Amend Item | Lost, 5-19 |
| 2026-03-26 | 2026.EX29.4. Pothole Blitz and Local Road Repair Strategy | Amend Item (Additional) | Carried, 19-5 |
| 2026-03-26 | 2026.MM39.42. Evaluating Changes to Mute Swan Management in Etobicoke-Lakeshore - by Councillor Amber Morley, Seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow | Adopt Item | Carried, 20-4 |
| 2026-03-26 | 2026.MM39.50. Safer Subways: Making Public Safety a Priority and Restoring Confidence to Toronto Transit Commission Riders Across Toronto - by Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak | Adopt Item as Amended | Carried, 19-4 |
| 2026-03-26 | 2026.TE29.12. 1684, 1698, 1700 and 1702 Queen Street East - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval | Amend Item | Lost, 5-19 |
| 2026-02-04 | 2026.IA36.1. Blue Bin Litter | Refer Item | Lost, 9-15 |
| 2025-12-17 | 2025.MM35.17. Showing Respect for Transit Customers: Implementing a Toronto Transit Commission Money-Back Guarantee - by Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Vincent Crisanti | Waive Referral | Carried, 16-6 |
| 2025-12-17 | 2025.EX28.1. Making life more affordable for families by asking luxury-home buyers to chip in more | Amend Motion | Lost, 4-19 |
| 2025-12-17 | 2025.PH26.10. Permanent Closure of a Portion of the Public Laneway at 66-66Y Third Street | Refer Item | Lost, 4-20 |
| 2025-12-17 | 2025.MM35.11. Securing More Good Jobs in Toronto: Support for Hosting the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank Headquarters - by Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak | Waive Referral | Carried, 19-4 |
| 2025-12-17 | 2025.EX28.1. Making life more affordable for families by asking luxury-home buyers to chip in more | Refer Item | Lost, 6-18 |
| 2025-12-17 | 2025.MM35.11. Securing More Good Jobs in Toronto: Support for Hosting the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank Headquarters - by Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak | Adopt Item | Carried, 15-7 |
| 2025-12-17 | 2025.MM35.17. Showing Respect for Transit Customers: Implementing a Toronto Transit Commission Money-Back Guarantee - by Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Vincent Crisanti | End Debate | Lost, 12-11 |
| 2025-12-17 | 2025.MM35.12. 199 College Street Community Benefits Charge, College Streetscape - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers | Waive Referral | Lost, 1-22 |
| 2025-12-16 | 2025.EX28.3. Towards Implementing a Maximum Indoor Temperature Requirement for Rental Units and Cooling Rooms | Amend Item | Lost, 4-21 |
| 2025-12-16 | 2025.EX28.3. Towards Implementing a Maximum Indoor Temperature Requirement for Rental Units and Cooling Rooms | Amend Item | Lost, 2-23 |
| 2025-12-16 | 2025.IA35.3. Seeking Clarity on the City of Toronto's Application to the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund | Refer Item | Carried, 18-5 |
| 2025-12-16 | 2025.IA35.1. FIFA Traffic Management | Refer Item | Carried, 13-10 |
| 2025-12-16 | 2025.EX28.3. Towards Implementing a Maximum Indoor Temperature Requirement for Rental Units and Cooling Rooms | Amend Item | Lost, 4-20 |
| 2025-12-16 | 2025.EX28.4. Strengthening the City's Heat Relief Strategy | Amend Item (Additional) | Lost, 3-22 |
| 2025-12-16 | 2025.RM35.7. Review of the Order Paper | Amend Item | Lost, 10-13 |
| 2025-12-03 | 2025.PH26.10. Permanent Closure of a Portion of the Public Laneway at 66-66Y Third Street | Refer Item | Lost, 1-3 |
| 2025-11-13 | 2025.MM34.17. Driving Efficiencies at Toronto Parking Authority to Reduce 2026 Budget Pressures - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata | Amend Item | Lost, 4-15 |
| 2025-11-13 | 2025.MM34.4. Protecting Playgrounds and Parks: Ensuring Safety for Children and Families - by Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Jon Burnside | Amend Motion | Lost, 9-10 |
| 2025-11-13 | 2025.MM34.4. Protecting Playgrounds and Parks: Ensuring Safety for Children and Families - by Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Jon Burnside | Adopt Item as Amended | Carried, 16-3 |
| 2025-11-13 | 2025.MM34.17. Driving Efficiencies at Toronto Parking Authority to Reduce 2026 Budget Pressures - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata | Defer Item | Lost, 5-14 |
| 2025-11-13 | 2025.MM34.4. Protecting Playgrounds and Parks: Ensuring Safety for Children and Families - by Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Jon Burnside | End Debate | Lost, 6-14 |
| 2025-11-13 | 2025.MM34.22. Following Up on Plans to Advance the Extension of the Finch West Light Rail Transit - by Councillor Vincent Crisanti, seconded by Councillor Stephen Holyday | Introduce Motion without Notice | Carried, 22-2 |
| 2025-11-13 | 2025.GG25.15. Application for Approval to Expropriate a Portion of 20 Humberview Crescent and 50 St. Phillips Road - Stage 1 | Amend Item (Additional) | Lost, 4-21 |
| 2025-11-13 | 2025.MM34.4. Protecting Playgrounds and Parks: Ensuring Safety for Children and Families - by Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Jon Burnside | Waive Referral | Carried, 20-6 |
| 2025-11-13 | 2025.PH25.3. Community Within Reach: Expanding Housing Options in Neighbourhoods (EHON) Neighbourhood Retail and Services Study - Phase Three Final Report | Amend Item | Lost, 9-17 |
| 2025-11-13 | 2025.PH25.3. Community Within Reach: Expanding Housing Options in Neighbourhoods (EHON) Neighbourhood Retail and Services Study - Phase Three Final Report | Amend Item | Lost, 10-16 |
| 2025-11-13 | 2025.GG25.15. Application for Approval to Expropriate a Portion of 20 Humberview Crescent and 50 St. Phillips Road - Stage 1 | Amend Item (Additional) | Lost, 5-20 |
| 2025-11-12 | 2025.EX27.6. Reimagining Weston Lions Arena through a Nominal Lease with MLSE LaunchPad | Amend Item (Additional) | Carried, 23-2 |
| 2025-11-12 | 2025.EX27.13. Soft Drink Sponsorship Agreement - Coca-Cola Canada | Adopt Item | Carried, 15-7 |
| 2025-10-30 | 2025.PH25.3. Community Within Reach: Expanding Housing Options in Neighbourhoods (EHON) Neighbourhood Retail and Services Study - Phase Three Final Report | Amend Item | Carried, 4-2 |