Joshua Pagdato joins mayoral race as 7th candidate

A seventh candidate, Joshua Pagdato, registered to join Winnipeg's mayoral race.

A seventh candidate joined the race to become Winnipeg’s next mayor.

Joshua Pagdato, a lifelong Winnipeg resident, officially registered as a mayoral candidate.

In an email, Pagdato told CTV News his campaign is focused on addressing housing, affordability, addiction and others through practical policy proposals and community-based solutions.

He currently operates a community group called Protect the Kids Canada, centred around youth advocacy, he added.

Deadline to register as a mayoral candidate is Sept. 22. The election is set for Oct. 28.