SCARBOROUGH, ON – Peter Yuen, Toronto’s Former Deputy Chief of Police, has been officially nominated as the Ontario Liberal candidate for Scarborough—Agincourt.
“As Toronto’s former Deputy Chief of Police, Peter built a career committed to public service and has a stellar record of maintaining the health, safety and wellbeing of those in his community.
“From tackling Doug Ford’s health care crisis to finding families in Scarborough family doctors and cutting classroom sizes to protect our children’s education, Peter is ready to deliver more for the people of Scarborough—Agincourt.
“Peter will be an essential part of our team as we prepare for the next election. I’m excited to announce that Peter is officially your Ontario Liberal candidate for Scarborough—Agincourt!”
— Bonnie Crombie, Leader of Ontario’s Liberals
“I served as a police officer for 35 years for the City of Toronto, finishing my career as the Deputy Chief of Police for Toronto Police Services, and I am ready to serve the community as your MPP for Scarborough Agincourt and be part of Bonnie Crombie’s team at Queens Park.
“I believe in honesty, accountability, transparency and customer service. Community Wellness that connects public safety, education, health care, economic development and family and youth services are keys to what I will deliver for my constituents.”
— Peter Yuen, Ontario Liberal Candidate for Scarborough—Agincourt
Peter Yuen retired in 2022 after a distinguished 34-year career with the Toronto Police Service, where he served as Deputy Chief overseeing Community Safety Command.
He led public safety initiatives, managed frontline policing across 12 districts with over 4,000 staff, and directed Field Services, which included the Toronto Police Operations Centre and specialized units such as the Public Safety Response Team.
Throughout his career, Yuen developed extensive expertise in areas like criminal investigation, community response, and corporate risk management. Born in Hong Kong and immigrated to Canada in 1975, he is a strong advocate for multiculturalism, equity, and community-focused policing. He contributed to diversity initiatives on the Toronto Police Services Board, implemented the Race-Based Data Collection Strategy, and served on multiple advisory panels.
Yuen holds degrees in Justice Studies and Leadership and frequently lectures on leadership and change management. Recognized with over 20 awards, he now directs Y-ICE Consulting Inc., providing leadership and conflict management training to public and private sectors.