Serious Politics. Principled Results. Federal MP, Former Housing Minister, Runner-up 2023. Seeking Scarborough Southwest nomination + OLP Leadership.
67.7%
2025 Federal Win
46.6%
2023 OLP (2nd)
4x
Elected MP
OMOV
Champion
Inter Black Italic
#PowerToTheRidings #OMOV
Grassroots, Young Families
Strategy
Decentralizing the party. Local Riding Associations are the heart of democracy - we're putting tools back in local hands.
Philosophy
Evidence-based policy. Independent voices. Real solutions for housing, climate, and healthcare.
2023 Results
Transformed the provincial conversation. Proved Ontarians want real change.
VOTE
ONTARIO LIBERAL
SCARBOROUGH SOUTHWEST
Federal MP | Former Housing Minister | OLP Leadership Candidate
"I believe Ontario is a place where every voice matters. Where your government listens and treats every single person in the province with respect. I believe in a place where we find common ground and meet in the middle so we can build a prosperous future for all of us."
Born
June 15, 1984 (age 41)
Toronto, Ontario
Education
BA, JD, BCL/MLaw
Queen's & Oxford
Pre-Politics
Commercial Litigation
Pro bono for CCLA
Family
Wife Amy Symington
Two sons
DEC 2024 - MAY 2025
Minister of Housing
Federal cabinet under PM Trudeau & PM Carney
APRIL 2025
Re-elected MP (67.7%)
Beaches-East York, 4th term
MARCH 2023
OLP Leadership Runner-Up
46.6% on 3rd ballot vs. Crombie
2021
Re-elected MP (56.7%)
Beaches-East York, 3rd term
2019
Re-elected MP (53.8%)
Beaches-East York, 2nd term
2017
Founded Animal Welfare Caucus
Liberal Animal Welfare Caucus
OCT 2015
First Elected MP
Beaches-East York, defeated NDP incumbent
Strategic Situation
RACE 1: Scarborough SW By-Election
Doly Begum's Vacated Seat
Status: Seeking OLP nomination (vs. Qadira Jackson, Ali Demircan)
Timing: By-election likely Summer 2026 (writ by Aug 3, 2026)
2025 Result: NDP 42.89% | PC 30.65% | LIB 22.94%
Advantage: Profile, cabinet experience, 4 federal campaigns
RACE 2: OLP Leadership
Winner Announced Nov 21, 2026
Status: Strongly signaled candidacy
Vote: Nov 9-20, 2026 (electronic ranked ballot)
Deadline: Nomination by July 31, 2026 at 5pm
2023 Result: Lost to Crombie 46.6% to 53.4% (3rd ballot)
THE STRATEGIC CALCULUS
If Erskine-Smith wins the Scarborough SW by-election (summer 2026), he becomes an MPP before the leadership vote (Nov 21, 2026). "I'm already in Queen's Park fighting Ford" beats "I'm a federal MP asking for your trust." -- Peter Graefe, McMaster University
2026 Leadership Candidate
Federal MP (Beaches-East York) | Former Housing Minister
"I believe Ontario is a place where every voice matters. Where your government listens and treats every single person in the province with respect. I believe in a place where we find common ground and meet in the middle so we can build a prosperous future for all of us."
After six years, Doug Ford and the Conservatives have made it abundantly clear they are not in it for the real people of Ontario. Doug Ford chooses to use your tax dollars to make his friends and insiders richer, while you fall behind. You deserve better.
Member of Parliament
Beaches-East York (2015-2025)
Served four terms as federal MP (67.7% in 2025). Minister of Housing under Trudeau & Carney (Dec 2024 - May 2025).
2023 OLP Leadership Race
Runner-Up - Final Ballot
Transformed the provincial conversation with substance over soundbites, championing OMOV and grassroots renewal.
Policy Reformer
Drug Policy & Digital Privacy
Championed drug policy reform and digital privacy legislation, tackling complex issues with nuanced approaches.
Integrity Champion
Campaign Finance Reform
Led the push to ban corporate and union influence in leadership contests, ensuring grassroots voices prevail.
Generational Leadership
As a millennial leader, Nate occupies a critical space in our political landscape. He represents the generation that grew up at the intersection of the analogue and digital worlds, giving him a unique perspective on how to modernize our institutions.
Bill-Led Innovation: Weaving technology into legislative frameworks
Intergenerational Equity: Housing, climate, and economic hurdles for younger Ontarians
Trust through Transparency: Data-driven governance for digital-native voters
Bridging Generations
Boomers Connection | Leading Gen Z & The Future
The Case for Nate
After six years, Doug Ford and the Conservatives have made it abundantly clear they are not in it for the real people of Ontario. Doug Ford chooses to use your tax dollars to make his friends and insiders richer, while you fall behind. You deserve better. Your government should be working for you.
Experience in Government
4 terms as federal MP, Housing Minister - he's done the job at the highest level
Independent Voice
Known for voting his conscience, challenging his own party when needed
Generational Bridge
Millennial leader who connects with Gen Z voters while respecting elders
Grassroots Champion
OMOV advocate - believes the party belongs to members, not insiders
Recognition
Humane Legislator Award - Animal Justice
10 Years of Receipts
HOUSING
Minister Dec 2024 - May 2025
ANIMAL WELFARE
His Signature Issue
DRUG POLICY REFORM
Progressive Champion
ELECTORAL REFORM
Democracy Champion
The Grassroots Champion
We won One Member, One Vote. Now we must protect it from backroom attempts to dilute the power of individual members.
Local Riding Associations (PLAs) are the heart of the party. We are decentralizing funding to put tools back in local hands.
No more parachuted candidates. If you want to run for the Ontario Liberals, you earn the support of the people in that riding.
Building the infrastructure for real-time policy voting. Your phone should be your connection to the party's platform.
Ending the culture of strict whipped votes. MPPs should be leaders in their communities, not just numbers in a legislature.
Every dollar, every board decision, every meeting minute—available to every member. The party belongs to you.
Real-Time Representation
Integrating Liquid Democracy with an AI Command Center. Your vote, your proxy, your community—managed in real-time.
Dynamic Proxies
Delegate your vote to experts or vote directly on local bills.
AI Command Center
24/7 digital oversight of constituency needs and service tracking.
Direct-Action
Instant translation of community feedback into legislative action.
Liquid Democracy System
Real-Time Constituent Feedback
Next Generation Policy
Revenue Innovation
Tax Automation And Displacement Adjustment - a progressive levy on companies that replace human workers with AI and automation. The revenue funds retraining and transition support.
Youth Investment
Massive investment in youth training programs to fight AI and automation-related job loss. Digital literacy, AI skills, and entrepreneurship for the next generation of Ontarians.
Legislative Innovation
Digital-first legislation design. Every bill considered for its technological implementation from day one. Modern governance for a digital province.
Talent Retention
Provincial AI Research Institute to keep Ontario's best minds here. Partnerships with universities, startups, and industry to build the AI economy of the future.
Student Issues
Doug Ford's cuts to OSAP have devastated Ontario students. Nate is committed to reversing these harmful policies and making post-secondary education accessible to all Ontarians.
Restore OSAP Grants
Reverse Ford's cuts that converted grants to loans, burdening students with debt
Eliminate Interest on Student Loans
Ontario students shouldn't profit banks while pursuing education
Tuition Freeze & Reduction
Make education affordable, not a pathway to lifelong debt
Support International Students
Fair treatment and pathways to permanent residency
$2B+
Cut from OSAP by Ford government
40%
Reduction in student grants since 2019
$32K
Average student debt at graduation
Generational Leadership
FIRST-TIME VOTERS & STUDENTS
You're entering a world of climate crisis, housing unaffordability, and student debt. Nate fights for a province where your future isn't predetermined by your parents' wealth.
NATE'S GENERATION - THE SANDWICH GENERATION
Caught between aging parents and raising kids, facing housing costs your parents never imagined. Nate is one of you - he understands the squeeze.
LEGACY & DIGNITY
You built Ontario. Now Ford is privatizing your healthcare and making it harder to age with dignity. Nate will protect what you've earned.
Policy Platform
Aggressive zoning reform, purpose-built rentals, and rent stabilization to make Ontario affordable again.
Expanding access to family doctors, mental health services, and ending hallway medicine.
Investing in regional transit, electrification, and connecting communities across the province.
Evidence-based climate action, green jobs, and building a sustainable economy for future generations.
For All Ontarians
Digital-first engagement, climate action, and affordable pathways to education and housing.
Childcare support, family housing, and work-life balance policies for modern families.
Senior care, healthcare access, and respecting the contributions of all generations.
Campaign Assets
Podcast
Cross-partisan dialogue. Real solutions.
Ontario Liberal Leadership
Serious Politics. Principled Results.
Grassroots First
One Member, One Vote. No exceptions.
Decentralize Power
Local Riding Associations are the heart of democracy.
No Parachutes
Earn the support of the people in your riding.
Policy Priority
Zoning reform. Purpose-built rentals. Rent stabilization.
Innovation
Real-time representation. Your voice, amplified.
Accountability
Every dollar. Every decision. Available to every member.
Scarborough Southwest
Seeking OLP nomination. By-election Summer 2026.
Local Issue
Line 2 extension. Reliable transit for our community.
Scarborough Healthcare
Scarborough Health Network needs real investment, not cuts.
Newcomer Services
Credential recognition. Settlement support. Fair pathways.
Community First
Investment in youth programs. Community-led solutions.
Cost of Living
Rent control. Groceries. Hydro. Real relief for families.
By-Election 2026
Doly Begum served you. I'll keep fighting for Scarborough.
Experience
I've done the job. Now let me do it for Ontario.
2025 Result: NDP 42.89%
Scarborough deserves a voice in government, not opposition.
Enough is Enough
Six years of insiders over families. Time for change.
AI Policy
Tax automation. Fund transitions.
Future of Work
Fight AI job loss. Invest in training.
Digital Governance
Digital-first legislation design.
Talent Retention
Keep Ontario's best minds here.
Take Action
#NateForScarborough #PowerToTheRidings
Scarborough Southwest
Line 2 Scarborough Extension
Scarborough has waited decades for reliable rapid transit. The Line 2 extension must be completed on time, connecting our community to jobs and opportunities across the GTA.
SHN Investment
Scarborough Health Network serves 850,000+ residents but has been chronically underfunded. We need real investment in emergency care, wait times, and staff retention.
Missing Middle & Rentals
As Housing Minister, I fought for density and affordability. Scarborough needs purpose-built rentals, missing middle housing, and real rent stabilization.
Credential Recognition
Scarborough is one of Canada's most diverse communities. We must fast-track credential recognition so skilled newcomers can contribute fully from day one.
Youth Investment
Real safety comes from opportunity. We need investment in youth programs, community centers, and after-school activities - not just enforcement.
Main Street Recovery
Lawrence Ave, Kingston Rd, and our local plazas are the backbone of Scarborough's economy. We need property tax relief and support for family-owned businesses.
"I believe Ontario is a place where every voice matters. Where your government listens and treats every single person in the province with respect."
— Nathaniel Erskine-Smith
Hosted by Nate
Nate hosts "Uncommon Ground" - a podcast that brings together people from across the political spectrum for real conversations. No soundbites. No gotchas. Just honest dialogue about the issues that matter.
Cross-partisan dialogue - Conservatives, NDPers, Greens all welcome
Evidence-based - Policy experts, academics, practitioners
Real solutions - Moving beyond partisan talking points
Housing Crisis Solutions
With urban planners & housing advocates
Drug Policy Debate
Harm reduction vs. enforcement
The Future of Work
AI, automation, and the workforce