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Steven Alfonso Del Duca ECO (born July 7, 1973) is a Canadian politician who has been serving as the mayor of Vaughan since 2022. Del Duca previously served as the leader of the Ontario Liberal Party from 2020 to 2022 and was an Ontario cabinet minister from 2014 to 2018, first as the minister of transportation and then as the minister of economic development. He represented the riding of Vaughan in the Ontario Legislative Assembly from 2012 to 2018. On October 24, 2022, he was elected the mayor of Vaughan,[1] taking office on November 15.

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Early and personal life

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Steven Alfonso Del Duca[2] was born on July 7, 1973, in Etobicoke, Ontario.[3] He is a first-generation Canadian, born to an Italian father and a Scottish mother.[4] His paternal grandfather immigrated to Canada from Terelle, Italy in 1951,[5] while his father Benny immigrated to Canada seven years later in 1958, both working in the construction industry.[6] His mother Margaret immigrated from Scotland to Canada in 1961.[6]

Del Duca has cited his grandparents as key influences on his political career, stating, “Ontario and Canada gave them a ton of opportunity. I grew up believing… you have to be dedicated, sacrifice, all those important things. But the other half of the bargain is that this province, this country are supposed to give you real opportunity.”[7]

He lives with his wife, Utilia Amaral, and their two daughters, in Woodbridge, Ontario.[8] Del Duca's younger brother, Michael, was killed in a car crash in June 2018.[9]

Education and early career

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Del Duca studied political science and Canadian history at the University of Toronto and Carleton University before earning a law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School.[10] He was not called to the bar in Ontario and has not practiced law.[11]

Del Duca founded a local group called Go Vote Vaughan in 2006 in an effort to boost voter turnout in his hometown’s municipal elections and worked on a city task force for democratic reform at a time when Vaughan’s local government had a reputation for dysfunction.[12]

In 2008, Del Duca served as the fundraising chair for the Annual Vaughan Hospital Fundraising Gala that raised over $1 million. He worked with all levels of government, community leaders and organizations to establish the Greater Toronto Region Economic Summit, which took place in May 2009.[13]

Del Duca has worked as an executive assistant to MPP Greg Sorbara and was the director of public affairs for the Carpenters’ District Council of Ontario before he was elected in 2012.[14][15][16]

Political career

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Member of Provincial Parliament and cabinet minister

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In 2012, he ran as the Liberal candidate in the riding of Vaughan, in a by-election called to replace Greg Sorbara who retired earlier in the year.[15] He defeated the Progressive Conservative (PC) candidate Tony Genco.[17][18] He was re-elected in the 2014 provincial election defeating PC candidate Peter Meffe.[19]

On June 24, 2014, he was named to cabinet by Premier Kathleen Wynne as the minister of transportation.[20] In 2014, as the Minister of Transportation, he allocated $29 billion dedicated to transit and transportation in the GTA over 10 years.[21]

In June 2016, the Ministry of Transportation issued a press release about twelve new stations for the GO Transit network, only ten of which had been approved by the Metrolinx board planning the regional transit projects.[22] The board convened in late June to approve the two additional stations, Kirby GO Station for the Barrie line, and Lawrence East station as part of the SmartTrack project. Metrolinx reports stated that the Kirby station would have a negative effect on overall ridership on the line.[22]

Del Duca defended the decision stating that Metrolinx’s original analysis didn’t take into account the explosive population growth planned in Vaughan and Etobicoke, and the transit needs that would accompany this growth. He also noted that a similar economic assessment done by Toronto staff gave the Toronto Relief Line a negative score despite an expert consensus that the project was needed to meet Toronto’s long-term transit needs.[23]

In January 2018, Del Duca left his position as minister of transportation and took over the Ministry of Economic Development and Growth.[24]

During the June 2018 election, Del Duca ran for the Ontario Liberal Party in the provincial election for Vaughan–Woodbridge, and lost to PC Candidate Michael Tibollo.[25] Del Duca was amongst a wave of Ontario Liberal Party MPPs who lost their seat during that election, removing the Liberal Party from government and relegating them to the third party in Ontario's legislature. After losing his seat, Del Duca taught a course at York University from January to April 2019.

Weeks after losing his provincial seat, it was reported that Del Duca would be running to be regional chair of York Region in the October 22, 2018, municipal election,[26] but owing to the provincial government's passing of the Better Local Government Act, there was no election for the post.[27]

Ontario Liberal leader

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On April 3, 2019, Del Duca announced that he would enter the 2020 Ontario Liberal Party leadership election. On March 7, 2020, he won the election with 58.8 per cent of the ballot vote, having received 1,258 delegate votes.[28] Under his leadership, the Ontario Liberals have retired their $10 million debt from the 2018 election and nominated an equal slate of male and female candidates across the province.[29]

He has focused his time on publicly-funded education, health care, a clean, safe and health environment, and economic dignity.[30] Key commitments include a plan to end for-profit long-term care and adopt a “home-care first” approach to seniors’ care, a portable benefits package for Ontario workers, and a ban on handguns across the province.[31][32][33] Del Duca has also announced that the Ontario Liberal Party will work to provide equal pay and opportunity for women, create five new provincial parks, fight systemic racism in schools and policing, and boost Old Age Security payments.[34][35][36][37]

2022 Ontario general election

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Del Duca ran in the riding of Vaughan—Woodbridge in the 2022 Ontario general election.[38] After failing to win the seat, Del Duca announced his pending resignation as party leader.[39] His resignation took effect on August 3 with the appointment of John Fraser to serve as the interim leader.

Mayor of Vaughan

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In August 2022, Del Duca announced he would run for mayor of Vaughan.[40]

On October 24, 2022, he was narrowly elected the 5th mayor of Vaughan.[41] He took office on November 15.[42]

Del Duca served as mayor of Vaughan during the 2022 Vaughan shooting, where six people (including the gunman) were killed and one was injured. Del Duca also attended the candlelight vigil held for the victims of the shooting.[43][44]

In October 2024, Del Duca and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau signed a $59M deal with to build 1,700 homes over three years, and 40,000 homes over a decade, under the Housing Accelerator Fund.[45]

In March 2024, he proposed to ban protests near places of worship, schools and hospitals. Anyone who violates the proposed bylaw could be fined up to $100,000.[46]

In the city's finances, Del Duca proposed a 3% property tax increase in 2024 and 2025.[47][48]

Electoral record

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2022 Vaughan mayoral election

Mayoral candidate Vote %
Steven Del Duca 22,699 38.06%
Sandra Yeung Racco 21,848 36.64%
Danny DeSantis 7591 12.72%
Paul Donofrio 2697 4.52%
Lino Mancinella 2427 4.07%
Parveen Bola 1492 2.50%
Robert Gulassarian 880 1.48%
2022 Ontario general election: Vaughan—Woodbridge
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Progressive Conservative Michael Tibollo 19,340 53.78 +3.29
Liberal Steven Del Duca 12,615 35.08 +3.08
New Democratic Will McCarty 1,927 5.36 −9.20
New Blue Luca Mele 802 2.23  
Green Philip James Piluris 694 1.93 −0.33
Ontario Party Gerrard Fortin 304 0.85  
Populist Mario Greco 249 0.69  
Moderate Walid Omrani 27 0.08  
Total valid votes 35,958 100.0  
Total rejected, unmarked, and declined ballots 242
Turnout 36,200 44.03
Eligible voters 81,090
Progressive Conservative hold Swing +0.10
Source(s)
  • "Summary of Valid Votes Cast for Each Candidate" (PDF). Elections Ontario. 2022. Archived from the original on May 18, 2023.
  • "Statistical Summary by Electoral District" (PDF). Elections Ontario. 2022. Archived from the original on May 21, 2023.
2018 Ontario general election: Vaughan—Woodbridge
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Progressive Conservative Michael Tibollo 21,687 50.50 +23.49
Liberal Steven Del Duca 13,742 32.00 -25.99
New Democratic Sandra Lozano 6,254 14.56 +3.60
Green Michael DiPasquale 972 2.26 +0.06
Libertarian Paolo Fabrizio 291 0.68
Total valid votes 42,946 100.0  
Progressive Conservative pickup new district.
Source: Elections Ontario[49]
2014 Ontario general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Steven Del Duca 33,545 55.99 +4.62
Progressive Conservative Peter Meffe 16,654 27.80 -5.49
New Democratic Marco Coletta 7,105 11.86 +0.48
Green Matthew Pankhurst 1,336 2.23 +0.47
Libertarian Paolo Fabrizio 1,277 2.13 +1.19
Total valid votes 59,917 100.0  
Liberal hold Swing +5.06
Source: Elections Ontario[50]
Ontario provincial by-election, September 6, 2012
Resignation of Greg Sorbara
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Steven Del Duca 16,469 51.37 -1.65
Progressive Conservative Tony Genco 10,674 33.29 +2.05
New Democratic Paul Donofrio 3,647 11.38 +0.05
Green Paula Conning 564 1.76 +0.35
Libertarian Paolo Fabrizio 300 0.94 -0.94
Family Coalition Bart Wysokinski 144 0.45  
Independent Stephen Tonner 118 0.37  
Freedom Erin Goodwin 90 0.28  
People's Phil Sarazen 54 0.17  
Total valid votes 32,060 100.00
Total rejected, unmarked and declined ballots 301 0.93
Turnout 32,361 25.62
Eligible voters 126,323
Liberal hold Swing -1.85
Source: Elections Ontario[51]

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Steven Del Duca is a Canadian who has served as of , , since 2022.
He previously led the from 2020 to 2022, succeeding after the party's 2018 electoral defeat that reduced it to seven seats without official party status.
Del Duca represented as a Member of Provincial from 2012 to 2018, initially elected in a , and held cabinet positions under Wynne including Minister of Transportation from 2014 to 2016 and Minister of Economic Development, Jobs and Growth from 2016 to 2018.
As transportation minister, he oversaw initiatives contributing to a $130 billion provincial plan over 10 years, emphasizing road safety improvements that positioned 's roads as the safest in in 60 years.
Under his party leadership, the campaigned on affordability and but won only eight seats in the 2022 provincial election, with Del Duca losing his own –Woodbridge riding, prompting his immediate resignation; the Progressive Conservatives secured a .
Following this setback, Del Duca mounted a successful municipal campaign in , defeating incumbent Mario Ferri by a narrow margin of 851 votes, and has since prioritized addressing , rising auto theft, , and expanding public safety measures including police substations and budget increases.

Early life

Family background and upbringing

Steven Del Duca was born on July 7, 1973, in , a suburb of , , to Benny Del Duca, an Italian immigrant whose father Alfonso had arrived in from Terelle, , in 1951, and a Scottish-born immigrant mother. As a first-generation Canadian in a family shaped by his parents' post-World War II migrations, Del Duca grew up in a household reflecting the self-reliant work ethic common among mid-20th-century immigrants, with his father employed in . At age 14, Del Duca relocated with his parents and three siblings to , another suburban area north of known for its growing multicultural population, including a significant Italian-Canadian community. This move embedded him in a stable, family-oriented environment amid Vaughan's rapid development from rural roots into a diverse commuter hub, fostering early familiarity with community dynamics in a region attracting waves of European immigrants.

Education and early career

Academic achievements

Del Duca began his postsecondary studies at Carleton University in Ottawa, where he spent one year before transferring to the University of Toronto to pursue political science and Canadian history. He completed an undergraduate degree in these fields at the University of Toronto. Following graduation, Del Duca enrolled at Osgoode Hall Law School, part of York University, earning a Bachelor of Laws degree in 2007. Although qualified to practice law, Del Duca did not pursue a legal career and instead entered public affairs roles focused on labor and municipal matters. Post-graduation, he served as executive assistant to Mario Gizzi, a York Regional Councillor, gaining experience in regional governance and policy coordination. He later advanced to Director of Public Affairs for the Carpenters' District Council of Ontario, where his work involved advocacy on construction regulations, labor policy, and stakeholder engagement in municipal development issues. These positions built practical expertise in advisory functions relevant to public administration, bridging his academic training in law and political science to real-world regulatory and community affairs.

Professional roles prior to politics

Del Duca obtained a degree from in 2007. He chose not to pursue admission to the bar or engage in legal practice, citing familiarity with dissatisfaction among practicing lawyers. Instead, following graduation, he entered public affairs, leveraging his background in and history from the and to advocate on behalf of organized labour. From January 2007 to November 2012, Del Duca served as Director of Public Affairs for the Carpenters' District Council of , representing over 50,000 members in the construction trades across the province. In this role, he focused on policy advocacy, , and government outreach to advance worker interests, including training programs, safety regulations, and infrastructure investments that supported unionized employment. His efforts contributed to union positions on issues like opposition to boycotts unrelated to labour disputes and promotion of skilled trades development amid 's building boom. Del Duca's tenure involved direct engagement with provincial policymakers, providing input on regulatory frameworks for projects without notable controversies or high-profile outcomes attributed solely to his initiatives. Prior to this position, he had assisted in Liberal campaigns, including managing aspects of MPP Greg Sorbara's successful 1999 provincial bid, though these were volunteer efforts rather than formal employment. Throughout his pre-electoral career, Del Duca maintained a subdued public presence, primarily within labour and community networks, avoiding media spotlight or personal scandals. His professional focus remained on behind-the-scenes advocacy, such as contributing to union-driven consultations on urban development and workforce policies in the , though verifiable tangible impacts like specific legislative changes tied to his work are limited in .

Provincial political career

Election as MPP and initial roles

Steven Del Duca was elected to the as the Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for in a held on September 6, 2012, following the resignation of incumbent Liberal MPP Greg amid controversy over undeclared stock holdings. The occurred in the context of a Liberal under , with the contest drawing attention as one of two byelections that day aimed at securing a ; Del Duca's victory retained the seat for the Liberals against Progressive Conservative candidate Tony Genco and candidate Marilyn Rafuse. Upon entering the legislature, Del Duca assumed backbench duties typical of a first-term MPP in the governing party, including participation in debates and scrutiny of government business. He contributed to committee proceedings, such as questioning witnesses before the Standing Committee on Justice Policy in June 2013 on matters related to legal and regulatory issues. No private member's bills sponsored by Del Duca were passed during this initial period, reflecting limited independent legislative initiatives amid the demands of supporting the minority government's agenda. In mid-2013, he received his first appointed role as Parliamentary Assistant to Finance Minister Dwight Duncan, tasked with leading a statutory review of the Mortgage Brokerages, Lenders and Administrators Act, 2006, which examined consumer protections and industry regulations. Del Duca's swift assignment to a parliamentary assistant position—less than a year after his —highlighted his alignment with party leadership, particularly as McGuinty's navigated fiscal challenges and impending transition to Kathleen Wynne's premiership, rather than emerging from distinctive policy innovations or constituency breakthroughs. He was re-elected in the riding during the June 12, 2014, , defeating PC challenger Peter Meffe in a campaign centered on local needs like a city hospital. This solidified his position within the Liberal ahead of Wynne's cabinet formation.

Cabinet positions and responsibilities

Del Duca served as Ontario's Minister of Transportation from June 24, 2014, to January 17, 2018. In this capacity, he oversaw the planning and implementation of provincial transportation infrastructure, including coordination with agencies like and municipal governments to advance projects under the Moving Ontario Forward plan, which committed $29 billion overall—$15 billion targeted at (GTHA) transit expansions and $14 billion for other regional initiatives. Key administrative duties involved prioritizing GTHA-specific developments such as the Eglinton Crosstown transit, Union-Pearson Express upgrades, and Regional Express Rail enhancements designed for 15-minute peak service frequencies, alongside highway investments totaling $2.5 billion in the 2014-2015 fiscal year for extensions like Highway 407 East and the Rt. Hon. Herb Gray Parkway. His responsibilities extended to policy alignment across transportation modes, including modernization of the intercity bus regulatory framework, assessment of short-line rail viability, and integration with broader provincial strategies such as the Growth Plan for the GTHA and Northern Ontario's Multimodal Strategy. Del Duca also managed road safety oversight, allocating $25 million for improvements through the #CycleON initiative and developing frameworks for like autonomous vehicles and non-emergency stretcher transport services. These efforts required ongoing collaboration with federal counterparts on cross-jurisdictional matters and local authorities for seamless network integration. On January 17, 2018, Del Duca was reassigned as Minister of and Growth, holding the portfolio until June 29, 2018. His duties in this role focused on administrative leadership for economic expansion initiatives, including oversight of growth-oriented programs and coordination with regional stakeholders to foster business development and investment attraction across . This shorter tenure involved managing departmental operations amid cabinet transitions, with emphasis on aligning economic policies with provincial priorities.

Policy contributions and legislative record

Del Duca served as Ontario's Minister of Transportation from June 2014 to January 2018, during which he advanced the Moving Ontario Forward initiative, allocating $31.5 billion for public transit and highway expansions to address congestion in the , including . This program funded projects such as rail corridor improvements and lines, with an overall provincial commitment of $130 billion over 10 years for transportation infrastructure, of which $29 billion targeted transit-specific enhancements. These investments facilitated incremental capacity increases, such as additional rail service frequencies, though full project realizations extended beyond his tenure due to planning and procurement timelines. A key legislative achievement was his sponsorship of Bill 65, the Safer School Zones Act, 2017, introduced in April 2017 and enacted on May 30, 2017, which authorized municipalities to deploy automated speed enforcement cameras in school and community safety zones. The act lowered default speed limits to 40 km/h in such areas and enabled fines for violations detected electronically, aiming to reduce pedestrian risks through data-driven enforcement rather than manual policing. In , this supported local efforts amid growing suburban development, with implementation tied to municipal budgets for camera installations. Del Duca also issued the Action Plan for Highway Construction Contracts and Oversight in February 2017, outlining 50 measures to enhance project delivery efficiency, including stricter contractor accountability and streamlined approvals for maintenance on key routes like Highway 400 serving . These reforms addressed delays in upkeep, prioritizing cost controls and timelines for repairs estimated at hundreds of millions annually across Ontario's network. Later, as Minister of Economic Development and Growth from January to June 2018, he promoted regional economic incentives, though no major standalone bills passed under his direct sponsorship in that role.

Criticisms and accountability issues

During his tenure as Minister of Transportation from February 2013 to June 2018, Steven Del Duca faced scrutiny from Ontario's for exerting political influence over decisions, particularly in the approval of new GO rail stations that did not meet established business criteria. The 2018 's report detailed how improperly recommended the Kirby GO station in Vaughan's Woodbridge area—Del Duca's riding at the time—after he intervened directly with agency officials, including multiple communications urging reconsideration despite initial rejections based on low ridership projections and high costs exceeding $60 million per station. The report highlighted similar pressures for stations at Park Lawn Road and Spadina-Lakeshore, noting that bypassed standard evaluations to align with ministerial directives, raising concerns about accountability in public infrastructure planning. Del Duca also drew criticism for oversight lapses contributing to cost overruns on major transit projects under . The 's 2018 identified significant delays and budget excesses on transit initiatives, including the Eglinton Crosstown line, where poor contract management and scope changes led to millions in additional expenditures during his ministry; for instance, incurred $237 million in settlements and unrecovered costs on the Crosstown alone due to inadequate vendor performance tracking. Earlier, a 2016 review of provincial road and transit contracts under Del Duca's purview revealed design errors and delayed deliveries causing overruns, such as faulty asphalt testing that wasted taxpayer funds on premature repairs. In 2016, opposition parties accused Del Duca of tolerating a "" through a discretionary grant program that distributed $1.3 million to community projects without transparent criteria, prompting questions in the about potential political favoritism. Del Duca defended the program as supporting local transit enhancements but faced calls for greater fiscal controls, amid broader findings of weak mechanisms at the agency. These issues contributed to perceptions of inefficiencies in Liberal-era transportation governance, with subsequent governments citing them as evidence of prior mismanagement in project delivery and budgeting.

Ontario Liberal Party leadership

Ascension to party leadership

Following the Ontario Liberal Party's reduction to seven seats in the 2018 provincial election, a leadership contest ensued to replace interim leader John Fraser, with Steven Del Duca announcing his candidacy on October 8, 2019. As a former cabinet minister under , Del Duca positioned himself as a continuity candidate backed by party establishment figures, securing endorsements from over half of elected delegates by early February 2020 through targeted regional meetings. This support reflected internal dynamics favoring experienced insiders over more ideological challengers like and , amid a party seeking stability after its third-place finish behind the Progressive Conservatives and New Democrats. Del Duca's campaign emphasized pragmatic reorganization to restore competitiveness, promising to expand the party's suburban appeal and rebuild organizational infrastructure without radical ideological pivots from the Wynne era. He highlighted the need to address the Liberals' weakened volunteer base and , drawing on his roots as a self-described "suburban dad" to project relatability in ridings. However, his relatively low public —stemming from a profile confined largely to party circles—served as both an asset, allowing a "blank slate" for rebranding the diminished party, and a liability, as critics noted it limited his ability to immediately galvanize broader voter enthusiasm. At the leadership convention held March 6–7, 2020, in , Del Duca won on the first ballot with 1,258 votes out of 2,140 eligible ballots cast, achieving approximately 58.8 percent support and avoiding a runoff. This victory, confirmed by party officials, underscored the dominance of establishment preferences in the delegate-weighted system, positioning Del Duca to lead the opposition amid ongoing recovery efforts from the rout.

2022 provincial election strategy

Del Duca's campaign strategy emphasized a "Plan for Economic Dignity," unveiled on March 27, , which targeted working families through pledges like raising the to $15.50 immediately and $16.55 by October 1, 2023, introducing 10 paid sick days, protections for gig workers, and pilots for a four-day work week. The platform, fully costed and released as "A Place to Grow" on May 9, , projected $74 billion in new spending over four years, funded partly by closing loopholes and increasing taxes on high earners, though internal party reviews later critiqued it as overly complex and lacking a unifying that hindered voter communication. On housing, the Liberals pledged to construct 1.5 million additional homes over a by ending exclusionary , reinstating a development charges freeze for multi-unit buildings, and streamlining approvals, measures aimed at addressing supply shortages but reliant on municipal cooperation without specified enforcement mechanisms. Health care commitments included hiring 13,000 personal support workers, expanding surgical capacity to reduce wait times, and investing in attachments for family doctors, positioned as counters to perceived Progressive Conservative underfunding, though the promises echoed prior Liberal governments' approaches without novel fiscal offsets beyond general revenue growth assumptions. To exploit Doug Ford's vulnerabilities, particularly on affordability and post-pandemic recovery, the campaign allocated $9.6 million in advertising, focusing on digital and TV ads highlighting Liberal contrasts on wages and , though this trailed the NDP's $13 million spend and faced challenges in penetrating Ford's incumbency advantage. Efforts to coordinate anti-Ford votes included appeals for strategic balloting in winnable ridings, with Del Duca urging NDP-leaning voters to back Liberals on June 1, 2022, to avoid splitting the opposition; however, reciprocal NDP calls fragmented this approach, as evidenced by mutual criticisms that prioritized party-specific attacks over unified opposition tactics. Visibility remained a core challenge, with Del Duca derided as a "mystery man" due to low public recognition stemming from the party's protracted leadership selection and limited pre-writ exposure; to counter this, he ramped up media appearances, including CBC interviews on May 2, 2022, and riding-level events like the March 26 launch, but the absence of large-scale rallies—hampered by lingering COVID protocols and resource constraints—limited grassroots momentum compared to competitors' turnout-driven mobilizations.

Election results and leadership fallout

In the June 2, 2022, Ontario provincial election, the Liberal Party, led by Del Duca, won eight seats—exactly the threshold for official party status—while capturing 23.7 percent of the popular vote, finishing a distant third in seats behind the Progressive Conservatives' 83 and the New Democratic Party's 46. This outcome represented minimal progress from the party's seven seats in , despite high hopes of resurgence, with vote shares nearly tied between Liberals and NDP but vastly differing seat efficiencies due to geographic concentration in the . In Del Duca's home riding of Vaughan—Woodbridge, he lost to Progressive Conservative incumbent Michael Tibollo by a margin exceeding 10,000 votes, marking his second consecutive defeat there. Del Duca announced his resignation as on election night, June 2, 2022, citing the need for new leadership to address the "devastating and disappointing" results, which he had informed party executives of earlier that evening. The immediate aftermath saw internal recriminations over the failure to capitalize on anti-incumbent sentiment, with the party clinging to relevance but facing a leadership vacuum that accelerated departures of key figures and deepened organizational disarray. A January 2023 Campaign Debrief Report, commissioned by the party's executive, delivered a scathing assessment of systemic failures under Del Duca's tenure, including chronic organizational weaknesses, inadequate grassroots mobilization, and a disconnect from non-urban voters who perceived Liberals as elitist and out-of-touch. The review highlighted strategic missteps such as overdependence on digital advertising over door-to-door campaigning, insufficient policy differentiation from competitors, and neglect of ridings beyond the GTA, attributing the third-place finish to entrenched complacency rather than isolated campaign errors. While acknowledging Del Duca's efforts to rebuild post-2018, it emphasized broader institutional shortcomings—like weak candidate recruitment and fundraising lags—that predated his leadership and perpetuated the party's marginalization. This analysis underscored a trajectory toward prolonged irrelevance in opposition, as talent exodus and voter apathy compounded the Liberals' inability to challenge the Progressive Conservative dominance.

Mayoral career

2022 Vaughan by-election

Following his loss in the Vaughan—Woodbridge provincial riding on June 2, 2022, and subsequent resignation as leader that evening, Steven Del Duca shifted focus to municipal politics by announcing his candidacy for of on August 16, 2022. This move came amid the end of incumbent mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua's term, with the contest forming part of Ontario's province-wide municipal elections scheduled for , 2022. Del Duca positioned himself as a leveraging his prior experience as a Vaughan-area MPP and cabinet minister in transportation and to address local priorities. Del Duca's campaign emphasized fiscal restraint, pledging to maintain low property taxes while investing in traffic relief measures such as expanded road networks and public transit improvements to combat in the growing . He faced competition from multiple candidates, including regional councillor Sandra Yeung Racco, who highlighted her municipal governance record, as well as others like Mario Ferri and various independents. Del Duca drew on his familiarity with Vaughan constituents from representing the area provincially since , framing the race as an opportunity to deliver stable, experienced leadership amid post-pandemic recovery and housing pressures. On October 24, 2022, Del Duca secured victory in a closely contested race, edging out Yeung Racco by fewer than 1,000 votes in final tallies reported by city officials, with turnout reflecting broader municipal patterns below 40%. This outcome demonstrated sustained personal popularity in despite the Liberals' poor provincial performance, where Del Duca had lost his own seat by over 4,000 votes to Progressive Conservative candidate Michael Tibollo; locally, it underscored voter preference for his track record over partisan provincial baggage. The win marked a rapid rebound, validated by empirical support from a diverse field of eight candidates, affirming his appeal in the community he had served for a .

Governance and municipal initiatives

Del Duca's administration prioritized enhancements to address Vaughan's rapid growth, including the advancement of the Kirby Road Extension Project, which progressed significantly under his to improve connectivity and reduce congestion. In May 2025, the Canada Drive-America Avenue Bridge achieved a key milestone with the installation of girders, facilitating better cross-border and local traffic flow. also began on a $20 million park in the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre in October 2025, aimed at expanding green spaces amid urban expansion. Additionally, upgrades to 7-1 at 835 Clark Avenue, originally built in 1985, commenced in July 2025 to modernize facilities and enhance emergency response capabilities. To combat traffic gridlock, Del Duca's council approved a 10-year Action Plan in 2023, incorporating multiple city-building projects focused on road expansions and intersection improvements, which have yielded measurable reductions in peak-hour delays through phased implementations. In July 2025, priorities included accelerating these road initiatives alongside investments in stormwater management, such as improvements to the West Don River in Langstaff Park, set to commence that fall for flood mitigation and environmental resilience. On budget management, the 2025 operating budget totaled $441.9 million, incorporating a 3% levy increase while maintaining Vaughan's position among Region's lowest rates, reflecting fiscal restraint amid inflationary pressures. efforts emphasized business attraction, as highlighted in Del Duca's February 2025 keynote to the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce, where he underscored stable to foster growth and job creation. In housing and transit responses, the administration reduced development charges by up to 47% in late 2024, correlating with accelerated approvals for residential projects and lower construction costs, contributing to increased housing starts in targeted areas. Vaughan committed to the provincial Housing Pledge in March 2023, prioritizing high-density developments near transit hubs like GO stations, which facilitated federal and municipal funding for Jane Street activations in April 2024 to boost accessibility and flow. These measures supported over $1.3 billion in provincial water infrastructure investments by May 2025, enabling expanded housing capacity without proportional tax hikes.

Public safety and community policies

As mayor of Vaughan, Steven Del Duca proposed and implemented Canada's first municipal bubble zone in 2024, prohibiting "nuisance demonstrations" within 100 metres of places of worship, schools, childcare facilities, hospitals, and other vulnerable social infrastructure. The , approved by council, imposes fines up to $100,000 for violations and aims to prevent disruptions, intimidation, and incitement of hatred from large protests near these sites, responding to incidents such as protests outside synagogues and schools. Del Duca has advocated for stricter measures at the municipal level, emphasizing tougher laws for repeat violent offenders and a system prioritizing victims over leniency toward criminals. Following a 2025 home invasion murder in involving suspects previously released on , he publicly called for immediate reforms to keep dangerous individuals incarcerated, arguing that the current system enables and endangers communities. He extended this stance to , urging federal action on stricter deterrence amid a series of incidents in the city during 2025. To address rising concerns over , Del Duca's administration invested in expanded , allocating $350,000 from the 2026 budget to support with additional cameras. Empirical data from existing installations showed a 6% reduction in within one of monitored areas between May 2024 and May 2025, informing the push for broader deployment to enhance deterrence and response times. These initiatives reflect a focus on proactive municipal tools to mitigate empirical risks from gun crime, home invasions, and auto theft, amid resident reports of heightened fear following clustered incidents.

Controversies in municipal role

In March 2024, Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca proposed a prohibiting demonstrations within 100 metres of places of worship, schools, and child-care centres if they involved or of , with fines up to $10,000 for violations. The initiative followed incidents of disruptive protests, including a March 11, 2024, gathering outside a Thornhill synagogue hosting an Israeli event, where arrests occurred amid clashes between pro-Palestinian demonstrators and counter-protesters. Del Duca framed the measure as a response to rising tensions that threatened public safety and community harmony, emphasizing that while protests are a fundamental right, they should not enable harassment near vulnerable sites. The proposal drew criticism during an April 2024 town hall meeting, where pro-Palestinian activists confronted Del Duca, accusing him of restricting freedom of expression and selectively targeting their demonstrations while ignoring other forms of protest. Participants demanded clarification on the bylaw's intent, viewing it as an overreach amid broader debates on Israel-Palestine issues, though Del Duca defended it as narrowly aimed at preventing verifiable intimidation rather than silencing dissent. Critics from advocacy groups argued the policy could disproportionately affect marginalized voices, but supporters, including columnists, praised Del Duca for addressing causal harms from prior unrest—such as blocked access and heightened fears—where other municipalities hesitated. Vaughan City Council unanimously endorsed advancing the bylaw on May 8, 2024, signaling broad local support for enhanced protections, though implementation details remained under review. Public reception polarized along ideological lines: right-leaning observers commended the emphasis on order and deterrence of repeat disruptions, contrasting it with perceived leniency elsewhere, while left-leaning critiques labeled it potentially authoritarian, prioritizing institutional sensitivities over unrestricted assembly. No evidence emerged of in early applications, but the debate highlighted tensions between free expression and preventing empirically linked escalations in community friction.

Political positions

Fiscal and economic perspectives

During his time in the Ontario Liberal cabinet under Premier , Del Duca supported policies emphasizing government-led economic interventions, including a increase to $14 per hour effective January 1, 2018, which he described as the "right thing" despite concerns from businesses about potential job losses and cost pressures. As in , he launched the "Plan for Economic Dignity," proposing a provincial , new worker benefits, and investments in training to address inequality, while pledging to eliminate the eight per cent provincial on prepared foods to ease consumer costs. These positions aligned with the Liberal government's broader advocacy for and social spending, yet Ontario's net reached $348.8 billion by March 31, 2018, with a of 37.1 per cent and persistent annual deficits that averaged in the billions without delivering proportionally stronger GDP growth or job gains. In contrast, as mayor of since November 2022, Del Duca has prioritized business-friendly fiscal measures and local economic resilience, tabling the 2025 budget with a 3 per cent increase—held "as low as possible" while funding like road investments to alleviate congestion and new police substations. This approach supports Vaughan's status as an economic hub, hosting over 220,000 jobs and contributing 35 per cent of York Region's GDP, with the city earning recognition as one of Canada's top locations for investment and growth through targeted initiatives like preferences for Canadian firms amid U.S. threats. Municipal requirements for balanced enforce fiscal prudence here, differing from provincial patterns by focusing on private-sector attraction and infrastructure efficiency rather than expansive deficits, as evidenced by awards for Vaughan's practices.

Social and cultural stances

Del Duca advocated for a "home-care first" policy during his tenure as Liberal leader, proposing investments to expand services to an additional 400,000 seniors over four years as an alternative to overburdened facilities plagued by waitlists exceeding 40,000 individuals in 2022. This approach sought to prioritize non-institutional care amid of systemic delays, with home care wait times averaging 100 days for assessments in some regions prior to the 2022 election. In , a where immigrants comprise over 50% of the population and multiple languages are spoken at home, Del Duca has championed multicultural integration while emphasizing community safety over unchecked public disruptions. As , he supported provincial initiatives to direct skilled newcomers to underserved areas, arguing for Ontario's greater control akin to Quebec's model to match labor needs without straining urban services. Del Duca took a firm position against protests escalating into intimidation, enacting Vaughan's Protecting Vulnerable Social Infrastructure in March 2024 to impose 100-meter buffer zones around schools, places of , daycares, and community centers, barring "nuisance demonstrations" that incite hatred or hinder access. The bylaw targeted recurring disruptions near synagogues in Thornhill following the October 2023 Israel-Hamas conflict, with Del Duca stating it addressed "large, ugly protests" crossing into threats rather than peaceful expression. Critics, including the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, challenged it as overbroad and infringing on , prompting a 2025 court review. During the 2022 Ontario election campaign, Del Duca faced scrutiny for several misleading claims on social issues, including exaggerations about provincial health wait times and elder care crises, as documented in a Toronto Star fact-checking series that identified stretched truths in over 20% of his public statements tracked over one week. These inaccuracies, amid a media environment often aligned with Liberal viewpoints, underscored gaps in campaign accountability for empirically verifiable social policy assertions.

Electoral record

Provincial contests

Del Duca was first elected to the Ontario Legislative Assembly in the June 12, 2014, general election as the Liberal candidate for the riding of Vaughan, receiving 33,545 votes. In the June 7, 2018, general election, following redistribution of the riding to Vaughan–Woodbridge, Del Duca ran for re-election but lost to Progressive Conservative candidate Michael Tibollo by a margin of nearly 8,000 votes. Del Duca sought to regain the seat in the June 2, 2022, as Liberal Party leader, but was again defeated by Tibollo. The table below summarizes key data from Del Duca's provincial contests:
YearRidingPartyVotes for Del DucaResultMargin of Victory/DefeatPrimary Opponent (Party)
2014Liberal33,545Won+16,566 (approx.)Peter Meffe (PC)
2018–WoodbridgeLiberalN/ALost-8,000 (approx.)Michael Tibollo (PC)
2022–WoodbridgeLiberalN/ALostN/AMichael Tibollo (PC)

Municipal races

Steven Del Duca first contested municipal office in the Vaughan mayoral held on October 24, 2022. Competing against six other candidates, including prominent Regional Sandra Yeung Racco as the primary rival, Del Duca campaigned on continuing the infrastructure and development legacy of outgoing Maurizio Bevilacqua while addressing local concerns like . Del Duca won by a margin of fewer than 1,000 votes, capturing the position in a contest that remained undecided until late counts, underscoring divided local preferences amid a field emphasizing and community-focused governance. Voter turnout stood at 26.96%, consistent with broader trends of low participation in Ontario's 2022 municipal elections. This outcome highlighted Vaughan's electorate favoring Del Duca's familiarity and provincial experience for municipal leadership, even as broader provincial dynamics had earlier diminished Liberal support in the riding. No prior municipal candidacies appear in Del Duca's record, marking this as his initial foray into local executive office.

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