Alice graduated from the University of Toronto as the Class Valedictorian with a Bachelor of Commerce and completed her graduate studies in accounting at the Rotman School of Management. She built a successful career in assurance at PwC Canada and obtained her CPA, CA designation.

Fluent in Mandarin and English, Alice immigrated to Canada at the age of seven. In search of a better life and education, Toronto became Alice’s new, beloved home. Growing up facing financial hardship has taught her the value of hard work, family, and personal responsibility. 

Alice has deep roots in the community and volunteered tirelessly with organizations such as SickKids and the Kids Help Phone. Growing up, Alice’s passion has always been about service to others, and stepping up to run for public office is an extension of that. 

Alice’s interest in leadership and governance sparked at a young age. She was keen to get involved with the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee and City Youth Council of Toronto. At the University of Toronto, she served three consecutive terms on campus governance, spearheading multiple election campaigns. 

In 2018, Alice founded a grassroots charitable initiative that raised funds for social causes through community engagement - earning national media attention and support. In 2019, Alice was honoured to be the recipient of the Miss Universe Canada Humanitarian Award.

Having worked in Toronto's public transit for the past 9 years, Alice has gained a unique yet important insight into the city. It has given Alice the opportunity to meet millions of transit riders and residents. The stories that you share are ones that Alice can also relate to. We are all in this together as one team. 

Alice believes in a Toronto where transit, safety, and affordability are treated as priorities.

Throughout Alice’s time working in Toronto’s public transit, she has experienced theft and security incidents causing more than $30,000 in personal loss and damages. In 2025, an assault at Bloor-Yonge station resulted in a spinal disc herniation, dislocation in both shoulders, torn meniscus, and multiple cuts and bruises. Alice’s experience with section 271 of the Canadian Criminal Code has also greatly shaped who she is today. This is just a small glimpse of the current reality that all constituents live in everyday - and it is not okay. Transit workers, frontline staff, and commuters all deserve safety.

As a mental health advocate, Alice started a grassroots project called “No More Chunky Bracelets” to address the gap and take action in her local community. Nobody should feel alone or judged when they need help. It is time that we destigmatize mental health and normalize open discussions. A core memory that Alice will never forget is at the northbound platform of Bloor-Yonge station, when Alice pulled back a customer who was going over the yellow line as a train was incoming. As a community, we need to be there for each other. It is important that the right resources can be connected to those who need it and when they need it.

Being part of a generation that is severely impacted by the affordability crises, Alice understands the struggles and pressures that households face. When three meals a day became a luxury, Alice trained her body to adjust to one meal a day. Not only did it save money, but it also allowed more time available in the day to stay working. Too many people today cannot afford to stop working or afford to be sick. Alice is not alone in her creative coping mechanisms with rising inflation and surging costs. An effective solution requires willing and joint effort from all levels of government.

As someone who has worked in public education, Alice has first-handedly experienced the systematic crisis that is affecting classrooms today. It was beyond challenging to manage the class sizes that she was given, while giving each student the individual support that they deserve. The classroom is becoming an increasingly complex space while resources are relatively decreasing. In her free time, Alice started a project called “Education Beyond the Classroom” to speak to students about important topics such as finances, career goals, and finding your passions. The voices of students, parents, and educational workers needs to be heard.

Our beautiful city is rich in arts and culture. The local talent deserves more support, more recognition, and more opportunities to flourish in the creative fields. As a performing artist herself, Alice sees the value that local creators contribute to the community. It is something we should celebrate, embrace, and encourage.

Toronto is our home. No one understands this place better than us. We live here, work here, and experience it every day. We need leaders who not only have the credentials and work experience, but also have the heart and passion to truly care. I look forward to knocking on your door, listening to you, and working together with you. Tell me what will get you out to vote this year.



Alice Li is a member of the Canadian Armed Forces who will take a leave of absence from the CAF if elected as a Toronto City Councillor.