Meet Chanté

Chanté is a long-time Peterborough resident, Trent Alumna, and now your 2022 candidate for Otonabee Ward 1 City Councilor.

Chanté's Motivation

Chanté’s passion for politics stems from her desire to better her local community and her overarching goal of dismantling racial injustice in Canada.

She has spent years volunteering within the community advocating for youth and working with politicians for more accessible mental health care, environmental protections, affordable education, and many other issues facing Canadians today.

Chanté has published several articles on environmental policy for Electric City Magazine and most recently collaborated with the District Health Dept. to develop a policy scan to identify gaps in climate change mitigation policies.

Chante smiling in the park

Chanté's Motivation

Chanté’s passion for politics stems from her desire to better her local community and her overarching goal of dismantling racial injustice in Canada.

She has spent years volunteering within the community advocating for youth and working with politicians for more accessible mental health care, environmental protections, affordable education, and many other issues facing Canadians today.

Chanté has published several articles on environmental policy for Electric City Magazine and most recently collaborated with the District Health Dept. to develop a policy scan to identify gaps in climate change mitigation policies.

“There is only one way we will transform Peterborough, and that is together.”

Chanté White

Chante smiling with her dog

Chanté's Background

Chanté White is a second-generation Canadian, born to immigrant parents from Guyana and Jamaica, and grew up in Toronto. She has made Peterborough home for more than a decade.

Chanté is a recent graduate from Trent University Peterborough with an honour’s degree in Environmental Studies and a minor in Political Studies. She has a deep love for nature and the environment and is a leading member of the non-profit Climate Reality Project.

Chanté's Values

Chanté is committed to the development of an economically sustainable, healthy and diverse community.

With experience, education, an eye on local politics and her knowledge of environmental policy, she is committed to helping develop modern approaches to some of our most prevalent issues. Chanté loves her community and is eager to serve as councilor in Otonabee Ward 1.