Canada is a beautiful and peaceful nation, and one of the best places in the world to live. The image we present to the world is excellent, unless people experience dealing with our federal and local governments. There are too many taxes in Canada and in the G.T.A., too many fees, and too much government waste. We have a great deal of problems--political, economic, and social--and most of the reasons for this can be traced to      a lack of real leadership on every level.

           While Canada and Toronto both used to be among the world’s glories, as time has gone on, its governmental bodies have grown too big, too old, and too out-of-shape. Our citizens have grown to hate our governments and our politicians. There is no question that most Canadians can agree on this statement: we deserve better leaders. We need real leaders and true leadership, and not any more “talking show only” politicians!

           I am hardly the only one who sees the serious problems in our political, financial, legal and medical systems, where we usually get only empty words and promises, but no responsibility, accountability, or wise actions (other than endless increases in taxes and fees.)  I would be a real leader for Toronto; one who would bring real changes to this city and to all of Canada, so we can save both from corruption and monetary disaster.

           A classic example of how much the average Canadian and Torontonian has been let down by its politicians and civil servants was the G20 meetings of several months ago:  that international gathering was supposed to be an opportunity to increase awareness of our wonderful city and country; to attract new tourism; to showcase us to the world. We held the world stage for several days, and what we got was cars in flames and poorly-handled crowds and multiple arrests (nearly all of the latter seeing their charges soon dropped.)

           If I, Weizhen Tang, am elected, I would show true leadership and bring real changes to our city government: to make it efficient, effective, reliable, responsible, and accountable, and to boost our economy, so that both businesses and investors can thrive once more. To invest Canadian pension funds to work for the local and nation-wide economies first. To reduce and eliminate personal income tax. My goal is to mobilize, utilize, and energize all the tens of thousands new immigrants to immediately become positive forces for all of our economies, national and local.

           Toronto is the best place to start putting our current government   on a plan of “extreme fitness.”  We have waited far too long to see a truly democratic, free, wealthy city; one of which we can all be proud. Former Mayor Lastman had the right idea, as a successful entrepreneur, who suggested that all city councilors be from the business world, and not merely “talk show” stars. Toronto is a world-class commercial centre, financial centre, and the economic centre of all of Canada. We need someone who can be a true entrepreneur, both in his past, and for the future success of this great city.