Former Toronto Mayoral Candidate Xiaohua Gong Officially Launches Federal Election Campaign in Don Valley North

2025-04-16 Editor

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, April 16, 2025 – Steven Zhao, Canada & World Report – Xiaohua Gong, prominent businessman and former mayoral candidate, has officially been approved by Elections Canada to run as an independent candidate for Member of Parliament in Don Valley North. Gong will participate in Canada’s federal election scheduled for April 28, with advance voting open from April 18 to April 21, 2025.

Gong has previously contested notable mayoral elections in Toronto (2023) and Mississauga (2024), consistently advocating for transparency, fairness, and efficiency in governance, with particular emphasis on education and healthcare.

“This election represents a substantial responsibility, and I am fully prepared to face any challenges ahead,” Gong stated. “With the ongoing deadlock between the Liberal and Conservative parties, many voters have lost faith in the current political system. We urgently need a representative who genuinely speaks for and prioritizes the interests of ordinary Canadians.”

Commitment to Free Higher Education

Central to Gong’s campaign is a groundbreaking policy of eliminating university tuition fees for Canadian citizens, designed to reduce financial burdens and promote equal educational opportunities. Gong views education as critical for Canada’s global competitiveness and believes financial barriers should never prevent students from realizing their potential.

A Diverse Voice for Fair Economic Growth

“As an immigrant, entrepreneur, and advocate, I deeply understand the diverse challenges facing our communities,” Gong noted. “My candidacy embodies the collective aspirations of those dedicated to fairness, justice, and economic growth.”

Six Key Policy Priorities:

Abolishing individual income tax

Implementing free university education

Attracting global talent

Improving healthcare accessibility

Expanding energy resources and international trade

Developing Canada into a digital nation

Throughout his campaign, Gong plans extensive community engagement, inviting feedback and dialogue with residents of Don Valley North. “I warmly invite all Canadians passionate about our nation’s future, multiculturalism, and equitable development to join our campaign,” Gong said.

Notable Achievements:

2012: Founded Canadian National Television and Canadian National Chinese Television.

2014: Awarded the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II.

2014–2023: Hosted large-scale multicultural events annually at Toronto’s Sony Centre.

2015: Acquired Canadian Days Inn Hotel and Delta Hotel.

2016: Purchased multiple U.S. enterprises, including the historic American Jewelry Building in Chicago, Ford Training Center Hotel, and Holiday Inn at Chicago O’Hare International Airport.

2016: Delivered keynote speech on “Corporate Sustainable Development” at the United Nations; invited to meet investment icon Warren Buffett.

2017: Founded US National Television.

2022: Established Harvard Metaverse Direct Sales E-commerce, pioneering Web 3.0 technology.

2023: Ran for Mayor of Toronto, placing 11th among 102 candidates.

2024: Competed for Mayor of Mississauga, finishing 9th among 20 candidates.

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