A real plan for real results.

A proud graduate of Dr. G.W. Williams S.S. and Western University, Bruce brings a strong track record to his advocacy for Aurora & Stouffville families, drawing on his experience working for three Ministers of Education, as a former YRDSB student trustee and as CEO of a national Canadian education charity.

Bruce’s Track Record & Experience

  • Worked for three Ontario Ministers of Education, advising on policy development

  • Former YRDSB student trustee & student senate chair

  • CEO of national Canadian education advocacy charity

  • Leading advocate against the establishment of a lottery for specialized programs (e.g. IB, AP)

  • Former member of the Minister’s Advisory Council on Special Education

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Platform

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Student Achievement & Wellbeing

Schools must prioritize strong academics and the foundational skills students need to thrive. Bruce will work to:

  • Maintain merit-based admissions for specialized programs like IB
  • Ensure every board-level decision is measured against its impact on student achievement and wellbeing
  • Support special education students with the resources, staffing and individualized programming they need to succeed
  • Setting clear, measurable standards for academic outcomes across all schools

Safe Schools

Every student deserves a learning environment that is safe, respectful and free from distraction. Bruce will work to:

  • Restrictions on cell phones so students can focus on the learning that matters
  • Strengthen bullying prevention programs and ensure consistent enforcement across all schools
  • Keep classrooms focused on learning by keeping divisive geopolitical conflicts out of schools
  • Promote respect, civility, and inclusion among students and staff
  • Ensure clear protocols are in place to address safety concerns quickly and transparently, working with our police partners

Listening to Parents

Parents are essential partners in their children's education. Bruce will work to:

  • Return every parent phone call and email in a timely, respectful manner
  • Hold regular community meetings and listening sessions across the ward
  • Make trustee communication clear and accessible

More Funding for Students & Classrooms

The YRDSB must be transparent, accountable and disciplined with its $1.8 billion budget. Bruce will:

  • Streamline administrative layers so more funding flows directly to classrooms, teachers, and students
  • Strengthen trustee oversight and responsible decision-making
  • Ensure teaching and guest speaker presentations are age-appropriate and provide real value

Endorsements

  • Ron Lynn

    YRDSB Chair (2022 - present)

    YRDSB Trustee (2018 - present)

  • Pamela McCarthy

    YRDSB Vice-Chair (2022 - present)

    YRDSB Trustee (2022 - present)

  • Allan Tam

    YRDSB Chair (2021-2022)

    YRDSB Trustee (2014-2022)

  • Cynthia Cordova

    YRDSB Chair (2020-2021)

    YRDSB Trustee (2017-2022)

  • Robert Kołosowski

    YRDSB Finance and Property Committee Chair (2025 - present)

    YRDSB Trustee (2024 - present)

  • Dr. Weidong Pei

    TDSB Trustee (2022 - present)

  • Hayden Lai

    YRDSB Student Trustee (2024-2026)

  • Shelley Wister-Smith

    Former OSSTF District 16 (York Region) President