Claire Seaborn for Beaches-East York
Claire Seaborn — candidate for Beaches-East York

Join us in supporting Claire Seaborn in becoming our next federal candidate for the Liberal Party of Canada in Beaches-East York! Claire is an accomplished lawyer, policy expert, and community advocate who would be proud to represent her home riding as your Member of Parliament.

Whether it's nation-building, community-building, or building people up, Claire believes in the power of public service to make a positive difference in people's lives. She brings a practical and contagious energy to everything she does.

Claire has real experience delivering funding programs, developing legislation, and working with the Liberal caucus in Ottawa. She listens, works hard, and knows how to get big things done.

The next federal Liberal candidate for Beaches-East York will be selected at the following nomination meeting organized by the Liberal Party of Canada, where you can VOTE FOR CLAIRE:
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Gledhill Junior Public School
Speeches: 10:00 AM
Voting: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PMOnly registered federal Liberals who attend the meeting in person will be eligible to vote. Claire has been approved as one of several nomination contestants.

Claire has sent two emails to registered Liberals in the riding. In case you missed them, you can read her emails here:

MEET CLAIRE

Claire is holding "Coffee Hours" this week to meet registered Liberals in Beaches-East York and earn your vote on Sat, July 18!

Mon, July 13 • 9–10 AM

Black Canary Coffee (900 Kingston Rd)

Tue, July 14 • 9–10 AM

Cafe Cocoro (1989 Danforth Ave)

Wed, July 15 • 9–10 AM

Morning Parade Coffee (1952 Gerrard St E)

Thu, July 16 • 9–10 AM

Nostalgia Coffee (855 O'Connor Dr)

Fri, July 17 • 9–10 AM

The Willow (2256 Queen St E)

No RSVP needed. Just show up!

ABOUT CLAIRE

  • Accomplished lawyer focused on environmental law and building green projects who was recognized as a Top Lawyer Under 40 by the Forward Law Review and with the Women's Infrastructure Network Emerging Leader Award
  • Former Chief of Staff and Director of Policy to federal Liberal cabinet ministers Jonathan Wilkinson and Catherine McKenna, where her work led to historic funding for public transit, community buildings, and green energy projects
  • Community leader who regularly attends local events and champions local causes, including being a founding member of the Michael Garron Hospital Foundation Impact Council and engaging in local fundraising for five years
  • Sought-after thought leader on public policy and environmental matters. Currently an Expert Advisor to the Canada Climate Law Initiative and Senior Fellow with the University of Toronto's Munk School of Public Policy & Global Affairs
  • Born and raised in East Toronto. Millennial mom who lives in Beaches-East York with her husband and their two children
Claire Seaborn at a professional event
Claire Seaborn reviewing documents

TRACK RECORD

  • Founded a non-profit that advocated for student and intern workplace rights that successfully lobbied to amend to the Canada Labour Code and Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act
  • Helped fundraise more than $500,000 for Michael Garron Hospital, including by selling more than 250 colouring books to engage children with philanthropy and by organizing an annual fundraiser at the Comedy Bar Danforth
  • Developed and helped pass the Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act to support workers with skills, training and economic opportunities
  • Secured $20 million in federal funding for Toronto's ravine network through the Natural Infrastructure Fund
  • Designed and implemented a national program to support the purchase of 5,000 electric buses and necessary charging infrastructure, bringing more quieter, cleaner electric buses to our community
  • Drafted Canada's first Green Building Strategy with over $1 billion in federal funding and helped created federal programs to retrofit residential and commercial buildings
  • Established the Active Transportation Fund, investing $400 million in federal funding for bicycle, walking and multi-use pathways, and developed Canada's first Active Transportation Strategy

PRIORITIES AS YOUR MP

  • Non-profit and alternative housing
  • Thriving local businesses and Buy Canadian
  • Green community and transit projects
  • Tackling cost of living challenges
  • Well-run public services
  • Protecting nature and fighting climate change
  • Community safety and stopping crime
  • Affordable childcare and disability supports
  • Supporting creativity and the arts
  • Protecting and enhancing the waterfront
  • Opposing the proposed expansion of the island airport
Claire at a construction site
Claire at a community event

FUN FACTS ABOUT CLAIRE

  • Loves riding public transit and once won a contest where the prize was to have her face displayed on the side of a bus
  • Collects lapel pins, many of which she inherited from her late grandmother, and enjoys choosing the right one to wear for every occasion
  • Claire is a lifelong Liberal who has made a point of supporting women in politics, most notably Carolyn Bennett, Joyce Murray, Catherine McKenna and Julie Dabrusin
  • One time she played an extra in a Bollywood show about five crime-fighting teenagers
  • Claire and her family make an effort to shop local, reduce waste, avoid toxic chemicals, and buy Canadian where possible, particularly products for their household and kids
  • Has a life goal of visiting every National Park in Canada and so far has visited more than 20

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