Toronto's Little Jamaica neighbourhood is under strain as construction on the Eglinton Crosstown light-rail transit system continues.

"He's one of the fathers of Toronto, he really is."

"It's wall to wall trucks from here to Windsor, from here to Montreal, and once those trucks spill over to residential streets it's a recipe for disaster."

"She was one of the most passionate, devoted, loving, caring and most kind women that the world needs more of ... she was amazing."

"This gun violence is happening all over the city, even on The Bridal Path. You can't just say it's Lawrence Heights's problem, this is the city's problem. This is a provincial problem. It's a federal problem."

The Ontario government is holding back on a funding that would help build a cultural community hub in the area of Lawrence Heights and residents who live in the area say it’s disappointing to hear.

Instead, the mayor wants to see the land, which holds both commercial and residential properties, used for affordable housing.

Mayor John Tory and city councillor Mike Colle were canvassing Eglinton-Lawrence asking for support in their fight against provincial budget cuts.

In a 20-minute speech, Mayor John Tory also called for city council to make progress on the key priorities of affordable housing, expanded transit, and safe neighbourhoods.

Meet the four councillors-elect who will be joining the 21 current members of Toronto city council.