Longtime Riverdale resident Grant Gordon has announced he's seeking the federal Liberal nomination in Toronto-Danforth.
The father of three sons, Gordon is married to broadcaster/author Gill Deacon.
He's also the founder of Key Gordon Communications Inc., which focuses exclusively on the branding and marketing of socially and environmentally responsible companies, and is a public speaker on topics relating to advertising and design, sustainability and ethical marketing.
Gordon is also a local hockey and ball hockey coach and is the volunteer president of Dreamwalker Dance Co. as well as the co-founder of the Toronto Bridge Club.
Amiel Blajchman, president of the Toronto-Danforth Federal Liberal Association, said that as of Tuesday they're still in the process of reviewing potential candidates. The Toronto-Danforth federal Liberal nomination meeting is expected to be held early next month.
The Conservatives have opened their nomination but have not set an official date for their nomination meeting. John Recker is the riding's candidate for the Ontario Libertarian Party.
The Green Party will hold its annual general meeting / Toronto-Danforth nomination meeting Sunday, Feb. 5 at 4 p.m. at the Riverdale Library, 370 Broadview Ave.
The New Democratic Party selected Craig Scott, a human right lawyer and professor, as their candidate on Jan. 9.
- Joanna Lavoie