In the News

Marianne Meed Ward
in the News

A selection of recent coverage of Marianne’s leadership, record, and recognition-from credible local and national outlets.

Leadership and civility

Elect Respect launched to combat toxicity in politics

Municipal World · July 2025

Marianne co-founded Elect Respect, a national campaign against harassment and abuse in political life.

Despite political toxicity, Burlington mayor running for another term

Municipal World · July 2026

On choosing to serve again and rising above the toxicity that drives people from public life.

Marianne Meed Ward: Taking a stand for civility in local government

Municipal World · December 2025

Named Canada’s 2025 Mayor of the Year, recognized for leadership and a commitment to civil discourse.

Elect Respect: Leading with civility in business

CanadianSME Small Business Magazine · August 2026

A national cover feature on how Elect Respect’s principles are resonating beyond politics—with business leaders from British Columbia to Nova Scotia embracing the pledge.

Building for the Future

Burlington announces phased opening of Robert Bateman Community Centre

Burlington Today · August 2025

The city’s largest community centre—delivered through partnerships with Brock University, the library, and the school board as paying tenants, easing the burden on taxpayers.

Protecting the Waterfront

Ontario Land Tribunal upholds Burlington’s decision to reject Lakeshore towers

CHCH · October 2024

The tribunal upheld the city’s rejection of proposed 30- and 35-storey towers on the waterfront—called ‘an exceptional and significant win for the city and the community.’

Safe Communities

Burlington mayor speaks in support of speed cameras: ‘They save lives’

CTV News · September 2025

Leading the fight to keep speed cameras in school zones, as Ontario’s Big City Mayors chair.

A Voice Beyond Burlington

What mayors need

CTV News · June 2025

Marianne as a national voice on what Canadian mayors need from other levels of government—reflecting her role as Chair of Ontario’s Big City Mayors.