Afam Elue
Biography
Afam Elue is a seasoned Investor and Business Consultant specializing in acquiring and scaling small to medium-sized businesses. With over 20 years of experience across three countries, he has worked in corporate banking, wealth management, and project management. A resident of Long Branch Village in Etobicoke-South for over 12 years, Afam is deeply rooted in his community.
He holds an MBA in Corporate Finance from the University of Dallas (2006) and is an Amazon bestselling author of From Legacy to Dynasty: How to Create Generational Wealth; The Business Acquisition Blueprint. Afam is also the Founder and Chairman of the African Business Community (ABC), a digital non-profit platform fostering wealth creation for entrepreneurs of Afro-descent.
Passionate about sustainability, Afam advocates for a greener future. He supports initiatives like ending poverty, promoting social justice, creating green jobs, providing affordable housing, enhancing seniors' care, and ensuring free tuition. His vision aligns with values that prioritize environmental stewardship and social equity, making him a compelling figure for those committed to a sustainable planet.
Reason for running
Afam Elue’s candidacy is rooted in a vision where environmental sustainability and social justice are inseparable. Drawing from his Green Party platform and local climate initiatives, his campaign emphasizes urgent, intersectional climate action that prioritizes both ecological preservation and equitable community outcomes.
Key Motivations:
- Accelerating Green Transition with Equity
- Afam advocates for policies like the Just Transition Act, ensuring fossil fuel workers and marginalized communities lead the shift to green jobs1. His plan includes wage insurance, retraining programs, and closing tax loopholes to redirect wealth toward underserved areas—aligning with Toronto’s TransformTO Net Zero Strategy and its focus on retrofitting city buildings for low-carbon energy4.
- Protecting Biodiversity & Advancing Environmental Justice
- He champions Indigenous-led conservation, aiming to protect 30% of Canada’s ecosystems by 2030 and halt habitat destruction1. This aligns with Toronto’s Green Standard, which prioritizes reducing urban heat islands and enhancing ecological functions2. Afam also pushes to modernize the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, regulating toxins and microplastics while addressing environmental racism in urban planning12.
- Local Leadership, Global Impact
- As a longtime Etobicoke-South resident, Afam integrates community-specific solutions, such as expanding affordable housing and green transit, with global commitments like the UN Convention on Biological Diversity. His work with Toronto’s waterfront retrofits (e.g., lake-powered heating/cooling systems4) exemplifies scalable, low-carbon innovation.
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