As a result of this, Di Iorio became involved in a program to develop "Cool Taxi" coupons to assist people in getting a safe ride home.

The previous incumbent, Massimo Pacetti, had been kicked out of the party as a result of a sexual harassment allegation, and Di Iorio earned the strong backing of the riding's Italian community.

[4] There was some controversy surrounding the nomination battle, as one of his opponents, Domenic Cusmano, alleged that Di Iorio was distributing memberships in contravention of the rules.

During an in camera session of the Public Safety Committee meeting on March 8, 2017, Dianne Watts received a call on her cellphone, which emitted a "jaunty" ringtone.

He claimed that he had accomplished the goals he had set out for himself when he entered politics in 2015 such as securing funding to extend Montreal's Blue rapid transit line.

[8] However, according to CBC News, Di Iorio had expected to handpick the Liberal candidate who would run in the riding for the 2019 Canadian federal election and leave his office by summer 2018.