Joshua Pagdato, a 39-year-old document management specialist, has officially entered the Winnipeg mayoral race, becoming the seventh candidate to do so ahead of the municipal election on October 28. A lifelong resident of Winnipeg, Pagdato is also the founder of Project Protect the Kids Canada, a social media initiative focused on raising awareness about missing children. He describes himself as a 'policy and systems guy' and believes that his background equips him to tackle the city's pressing issues. Pagdato identifies several systemic failures affecting Winnipeg, including challenges related to housing, addiction, public disorder, affordability, and what he terms 'public burnout.' His campaign is driven by a desire to create a better future for his 10-year-old daughter and her generation. He aims to address homelessness, improve healthcare access, and reduce the cost of living in the city. The registration period for mayoral candidates ends on September 22, while the window for city councillor and school trustee candidates opens on June 30.