These candidates are running for local office in Ontario. They’re also lobbyists

The IJF asked all registered lobbyists running for office if they plan to quit if elected

23 Oct 2026 • 6 min read

Political campaign signs for candidates Diana Yoon, Olivia Chow and Mike Layton are shown on a grassy corner.

Campaign signs adorn a street corner during the 2026 election municipal election in Toronto. Diana Yoon is one of 13 candidates for local office across Ontario who are also registered lobbyists. (The Investigative Journalism Foundation/Carly Penrose)

Carly Penrose

Carly is a Toronto-based journalist. She holds a master of journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University. Her work has appeared in the National Post, This Magazine and The Canadian Press.

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