Paul Ainslie
1,313voted yes
329voted no
155absent
1,797 recorded ballots between 2022-11-23 and 2026-07-21. Voted against 20% of the time when present.
On the record
moved The consent block: variance reports, AGMs, arena boards, utility corridors. Moved his annual 'levy on institutions' motion (the Howard Moscoe memorial motion) and moved item 27 (2026-07-21)
moved Heads and Beds levy on institutions renewed, with annual plea to the province to update the frozen $75 rate. Moved his annual motion urging the province to update the frozen levy rate, noting provincial staff said they were studying it (2026-07-21)
amended Reserve funds + Ainslie's 'Moscoe memorial motion' on payments-in-lieu (2026-07-21)
pressed Child Care Expansion in High-Inequity Neighbourhoods; Update on Workforce and Funding Barriers. Asked about Children's Services involvement in for-profit child care within development applications in priority neighborhoods; requested briefing on historical city matching-fund policy no longer in place. (2026-07-14)
Votes against
| Date | Item | Motion | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | 2026.SC33.12. 60 Guildwood Parkway - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval | Adopt Item | Lost (tie), 3-3 |
| 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) | 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, 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 |
| 2026-06-03 | 2026.TTC15.4. Presentation: Indigenous Wayfinding on the TTC | Receive Item | Carried, 5-3 |
| 2026-05-28 | 2026.SC32.8. 120 Donside Drive - Application for Fence Exemption | Amend Item | Lost, 2-3 |
| 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.SC31.1. 3307 and 3313 Ellesmere Road - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval | Amend Item | Carried, 12-9 |
| 2026-05-21 | 2026.DM41.1. Payment of Legal Expenses Related to an Integrity Commissioner Investigation | Receive Item | Lost, 6-16 |
| 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.EX31.2. Standardizing the Air Conditioner Benefit (Pilot) | Amend Item | Lost, 8-16 |
| 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 |
| 2026-04-23 | 2026.EC27.2. Review of Toronto's Street Vending and Artists By-laws | Amend Item | Lost, 3-19 |
| 2026-04-23 | 2026.MM40.22. 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 |
| 2026-04-23 | 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 |
| 2026-03-26 | 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.MM39.45. Addressing Recycling in Public Spaces - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher | Adopt Item | Carried, 22-4 |
| 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 |
| 2026-03-26 | 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.EX29.4. Pothole Blitz and Local Road Repair Strategy | Amend Item (Additional) | Lost, 9-13 |
| 2026-03-09 | 2026.GG27.5. Award of Request for Proposal Doc5386487782 to ClaimsPro LP for the Provision of Insurance Adjusting Services | Adopt Item | Carried, 3-1 |
| 2026-02-10 | 2026.MPB38.1. 2026 Operating and Capital Budget | Amend Mayor's Proposed Budget | Lost, 1-23 |
| 2026-02-10 | 2026.MPB38.1. 2026 Operating and Capital Budget | Amend Mayor's Proposed Budget | Lost, 3-21 |
| 2026-02-10 | 2026.MPB38.1. 2026 Operating and Capital Budget | Amend Mayor's Proposed Budget | Lost, 1-23 |
| 2026-02-10 | 2026.MPB38.1. 2026 Operating and Capital Budget | Amend Mayor's Proposed Budget | Lost, 5-20 |
| 2026-02-10 | 2026.CC38.1. Budget Implementation Including Property Tax Rates, User Fees and Related Matters | Amend Item (Additional) | Lost, 9-16 |
| 2026-02-10 | 2026.CC38.1. Budget Implementation Including Property Tax Rates, User Fees and Related Matters | Amend Item (Additional) | Lost, 3-20 |
| 2026-02-10 | 2026.CC38.1. Budget Implementation Including Property Tax Rates, User Fees and Related Matters | Amend Motion | Lost, 5-20 |
| 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.MM35.11. 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.MM35.12. 199 College Street Community Benefits Charge, College Streetscape - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers | Waive Referral | Lost, 1-22 |
| 2025-12-17 | 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.EX28.1. Making life more affordable for families by asking luxury-home buyers to chip in more | Refer Item | Lost, 6-18 |
| 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.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 |
| 2025-12-16 | 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.EX28.3. Towards Implementing a Maximum Indoor Temperature Requirement for Rental Units and Cooling Rooms | Amend Item | Lost, 4-21 |
| 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.MM34.17. 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 | 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 | Amend Item | Carried, 14-5 |
| 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.MM34.4. 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.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 |
| 2025-11-13 | 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.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 |
| 2025-11-12 | 2025.RM34.1. Call to Order | Extend the Meeting | Carried, 19-6 |
| 2025-11-12 | 2025.AU10.1. Auditor General's Office 2026 Work Plan and Budget Highlights | Amend Item | Carried, 16-3 |
| 2025-10-09 | 2025.CC33.1. Expanding Toronto Community Crisis Response to the Toronto Transit Commission | Amend Item (Additional) | Lost, 9-15 |
| 2025-10-08 | 2025.IE24.13. Optimizing the Automated Speed Enforcement Program to Stop Speeding | Amend Item (Additional) | Lost, 4-21 |
| 2025-10-08 | 2025.IE24.13. Optimizing the Automated Speed Enforcement Program to Stop Speeding | Amend Item | Lost, 5-20 |
| 2025-07-24 | 2025.EX25.1. Building Faster: Streamlining Housing Delivery and Strengthening the City's Development Capacity | Amend Item | Lost, 9-15 |
| 2025-07-24 | 2025.MM32.42. 42 Donalda Crescent - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Nick Mantas, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie | Adopt Item | Lost, 5-17 |
| 2025-07-24 | 2025.EX25.1. Building Faster: Streamlining Housing Delivery and Strengthening the City's Development Capacity | Amend Item | Lost, 8-16 |