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Joseph Carmine Frascà (born July 16, 1990) is an Italian-Canadian community organizer, political candidate, esports coach, streamer, and former youth soccer player known for his leadership in Italian-Canadian cultural organizations, candidacy with the People’s Party of Canada, and contributions to FIFA esports and digital media. He is a prominent figure in Toronto’s Italian-Canadian community and an advocate for cultural engagement and public safety.
Early Life
[edit]Frascà was born on July 16, 1990, in Toronto, Ontario, to parents Colomba and Onofrio Frascà, on the feast of San Carmine. At the insistence of his mother’s aunt, he was given the middle name Carmine. He was born at St. Michael’s Hospital and baptized at St. Francis of Assisi Church. Raised in Toronto’s Corso Italia neighborhood near St. Clair Avenue, Frascà grew up close to his grandparents’ home in Little Italy on College Street, fostering a strong Italian-Canadian identity. His Italian roots are specifically Calabrese and Pugliese.
Education
[edit]Frascà began his education at Clinton Public School, near his grandparents’ home in Little Italy, before transferring to St. Alphonsus Catholic School in the Toronto Catholic District School Board. Identified as gifted, he participated in specialized programs at St. Thomas Aquinas and Darcy McGee, where he witnessed the September 11, 2001, attacks live during a program visit. He later attended St. Michael’s College School, embodying the institution’s values. Frascà earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto, majoring in Italian Culture with double minors in Women and Gender Studies and Christianity and Culture. He also studied Graphic Design and Paralegal Studies at George Brown College and pursued Community Justice at Humber College.
Italian-Canadian Community Involvement
[edit]Frascà was a key figure in Toronto’s Italian-Canadian community, serving four years with the University of Toronto Italian-Canadian Association (UTICA), eventually becoming president of North America’s largest student-run cultural association at the time. Since his tenure, UTICA lost its domain name, impacting its online presence. He served as treasurer for the Italian Undergraduate Student Cultural Association (IUSCA) and founded the Italian Canadian Youth Organization, a grassroots movement focused on sports and community events. Frascà also worked as a social media representative for the Italian Contemporary Film Festival (ICFF), promoting its cultural initiatives.
Political Career
[edit]Frascà has a history of political engagement, beginning with volunteering for various campaigns in Toronto and working as a recruitment coordinator for provincial and federal elections. At the University of Toronto, he served as head of a St. Michael’s College student union election, overseeing the ballot box to ensure a fair process. In 2018, he ran for the Viamonde school board in the Toronto Centre race, leading to a significant controversy over candidate eligibility (see below). As of 2025, Frascà is a candidate for the People’s Party of Canada (PPC) in Toronto—St. Paul’s, advocating for stricter measures against gun crime and violent crime, motivated by the murders of close friends Thomas Coish, killed via handgun in 2024,[1][2][3] and Victoria Selby-Readman, murdered in 2021,[4] amid rising crime rates.[5]
Viamonde Election Controversy
[edit]In 2018, Frascà ran for the Viamonde school board in the Toronto Centre race, a French-language public board with strict eligibility requirements. Due to inadequate oversight by the city clerk’s office, Frascà and his opponent, Madame Abibi, were allowed to run despite not being French-language rights holders under the Education Act. Frascà proactively brought the ineligibility issue to the clerk’s attention after consulting legal counsel and reviewing Charter protections for minority language rights.[6] When asked why there was no oversight for such a strictly regulated race, the clerk’s office provided no response. To avoid misrepresenting himself or forcing parents into litigation, Frascà supported the nullification of the election, in which he had been leading in polls.[7] Frascà campaigned for a more intensive French-language experience, while Abibi favored greater English inclusion, a stance Frascà viewed as redundant given the anglophone board’s French immersion programs. Many in the community expressed gratitude for his transparency, which led to a by-election with increased voter engagement and stricter oversight, revitalizing interest in the Viamonde trustee race.[8]
PPC Campaign
[edit]In 2025, Frascà is running as the People’s Party of Canada candidate for Toronto—St. Paul’s, focusing on public safety, economic reform, and individual freedoms. His campaign prioritizes addressing gun crime and violent crime, driven by the murders of close friends Thomas Coish and Victoria Selby-Readman. Frascà advocates for reduced government spending, lower taxes, and policies to strengthen Canadian sovereignty, aligning with the PPC’s platform. Women's spaces and gender-affirming care for minors, he views, must be revisited and reflect biological realites, which should be free of, recognized, social contructs and persnal expressions. He engages the community through local events, and social media outreach to connect with Toronto—St. Paul’s residents and promote his vision for community-driven governance.[9]
Frascà, embraces populist movements, aligning closely with Steve Bannon, particularly as he self-identifies as an economic nationalist. His platform seeks to abolish the monarchy for national independence, restore Sir John A. Macdonald as a Canadian icon, and eliminate Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID). Frascà opposes Canada’s plastic ban as unconstitutional overreach, advocating for the return of plastic straws to protect federalism, provincial jurstictions and individual freedoms.[10] He supports forest management to prevent wildfires, enhancing Canada’s carbon sink for carbon net neutrality, while criticizing environmental regulations as government overreach.[11] He vehementally opposes any globalist sentiment and false hysterical climate gaslighting- in turn truthfully applying ethical environmental approaches to his beliefs.
Athletics and Esports
[edit]Frascà played high level youth soccer for York Jets, Etobicoke SC, Woodbridge Strikers, Vaughan Azzurri, and North Islington. At St. Michael’s College School, he helped the senior soccer team secure third place at the 2008 AAAA OFSAA championship in Windsor. He served as a soccer referee across Toronto, officiating a Toronto FC U16 match and three TDSB city finals. In 2006, Frascà worked as a video review technician for the Toronto St. Michael’s Majors in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), assisting goal judge Ed Butler in the league’s first video review season. In 2003, his gifted class won the Ontario Destination Imagination finals and competed at the global finals in Tennessee.
At the University of Toronto’s St. Michael’s College (SMC), Joseph Carmine Frascà played a key role in securing the team’s first Division 1 Trophy, winning it twice consecutively, marking the first victories since 1967. He also celebrated a championship with the St. George’s Gold-Tri Campus team and won the inaugural 2-on-2 hard floor tournament at UofT alongside Massimo DiGiovanni. Frascà earned 5 Clubs Cups, including a Golden Boot, and received SMC UofT MVP medals and MSP awards. He gained two varsit university caps with Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University) but prioritized higher education over further commitment. Additionally, he completed physical training at the University of Windsor as a varsity option while remaining in Toronto.
In FIFA esports, Frascà briefly ranked number one in Canada for single-player mode in 2009. In 2020, under the pseudonym “cutieJF,” he was the top-ranked midfielder in the world on PlayStation 5 ProClubs with Team Hoss, alongside "HeavyDuty" as the top striker. He coached Canada’s FIFA esports team to second place in the Gold Cup, losing to the USA, and assisted the World Cup team against a Manchester City professional-led UK team.
Work Life
[edit]Frascà has over a decade of experience in graphic and video production, working with startups and the City of Toronto. He held roles in the hospitality industry, notably at Sotto Sotto in Yorkville and Oakville, as well as a Toronto nightclub. As a digital content creator, Frascà achieved partner status on Twitch and Kick, securing partnerships with cryptocurrency platforms. He amassed over 100,000 interactions on Springform, reflecting his online influence. His graphic design studies informed his creative work, including his role as a social media representative for the ICFF. Frascà contributed articles to The Mike, the St. Michael’s College student newspaper at the University of Toronto, and wrote for the Canadian newsletter of ManagerZone.com, a sports management game.
Personal Life
[edit]Frascà remains deeply connected to his Italian-Canadian roots and resides in Toronto. He enjoys skateboarding, playing soccer, and collecting Canadian coins, reflecting his active and varied interests.
Achievements
[edit]- President of the University of Toronto Italian-Canadian Association (UTICA).
- Treasurer of the Italian Undergraduate Student Cultural Association (IUSCA), University of Toronto.
- Founder of the Italian Canadian Youth Organization.
- Head of a St. Michael’s College student union election, University of Toronto.
- People’s Party of Canada MP Candidate for Toronto—St. Paul’s (2025).
- Canada FIFA esports coach, Gold Cup second place.
- Ranked number one in Canada for FIFA single-player mode (2009).
- Over 100,000 interactions on Springform. (2008)
- Credited with revitalizing interest in the Viamonde school board trustee race (2018).
- Administrator largest Inter Milan FB group in world Inter Fans! Facebook group (82,000 members) (2009)
Soccer Achievements
[edit]- Championship with St. George’s Gold-Tri Campus team, University of Toronto.
- Inaugural 2-on-2 hard floor tournament winner, University of Toronto, with Massimo DiGiovanni.
- 5 Clubs Cups, including one Golden Boot.
- St. Michael’s College, University of Toronto MVP medals and MSP awards.
- Two university soccer caps with Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University).
- Ryerson University Clubs World Cup winner.
- York University Clubs World Cup winner.
- City of Toronto City Parks and Recreation Centre Soccer Champion with Joseph J. Piccininni.
- Finalist, McGill University Division 1 intramurals finals, played at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium.
- Third place, OFSAA Senior Soccer with St. Michael’s College School (2008).
- York University Invitational Champion (1 time).
- University of Toronto Invitational Champion (2 times).
- Two Division 1 Trophy wins with St. Michael’s College, University of Toronto (first since 1967).
External Links
[edit]- People’s Party of Canada
- "Joseph Frascà PPC Campaign". Joseph Frascà. 2025. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
References
[edit]- ^ "Toronto homicide 85: Police investigate the fatal shooting of Thomas Coish". Homicide Canada. 2025-01-01. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ^ "Police seeking suspects after man dead, another in serious condition following shooting, stabbing in Toronto's Earlscourt". Toronto Star. 2025-01-01. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ^ "Man shot to death, another stabbed in Toronto's west end". Toronto Sun. 2024-12-31. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ^ "Richard Isaac, 44, guilty of second-degree murder of Victoria Selby-Readman, who had offered him a place to stay". Toronto Star. 2025-02-07. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ^ "Violent Crime Spikes Under Trudeau". Toronto Sun. 2024-07-25. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ^ "Joseph Frasca soutient la décision du greffier". Radio-Canada. 2022-10-20. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ^ "Election for French public school board in central Toronto ward made void". Beach Metro News. 2022-10-21. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ^ "After a Voided Election, A Surge of Interest in a French School Trustee Race". The Local. 2023-01-18. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ^ "Joseph Frascà PPC Campaign". Joseph Frascà. 2025. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ^ Joseph Frascà (2025-01-21). "Beyond Straws: The Constitutional Crisis of Canada's Plastics Ban". Medium. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ^ Joseph Frascà (2025-01-22). "Comprehensive Report: Canada's Carbon Tax, Forest Potential, and a Path to Net Neutrality Without Taxes". Medium. Retrieved 2025-04-27.