Housing
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← Councillor, City - Wards 7, 8
Monica Singh Soares
Candidate for Councillor, City - Wards 7, 8
In their own words
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Where they stand
Every candidate in this race is shown against the same 17 issues, in the same order, whether or not we’ve found something for each one. Why we do it this way.
Taxes & spending
What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?
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Scrutinize spending, protect taxpayers and fight for Brampton's fair share.
- Scrutinize spending, protect taxpayers and fight for Brampton's fair share.
“Affordability matters. I will scrutinize spending, protect taxpayers, fight for Brampton’s fair share from other levels of government and ensure growth is managed responsibly without sacrificing the services families depend on.”
(a few sentences)
Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for city councillor Wards 7 and 8 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 14, 2026
Confidence:High
Soares's approach: consult first, cost honestly, measure results — and never make taxpayers pay twice for avoidable mistakes.
- Consult first, plan properly, cost it honestly
- Set clear standards and measure results
- Report back to residents
- Protect taxpayers from paying twice
“Listen before deciding. Plan before building. Protect taxpayers from paying twice.”
(several paragraphs)
Source: Monica Singh Soares — Candidate for Brampton Ward 7 and 8
Confidence:High
Emergency services
When I call for help, will it come fast enough?
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Soares says residents are asking for safer neighbourhoods and leaders who listen before decisions are made.
- Safer neighbourhoods and cleaner communities
- Leaders who listen before decisions are made
- Fresh leadership with the heart to listen and the experience to lead
“Residents are asking for safer neighbourhoods, cleaner communities, better services, responsible spending and leaders who listen before decisions are made, not after taxpayers are left paying to correct avoidable mistakes.”
(several paragraphs)
Source: Monica Singh Soares — Candidate for Brampton Ward 7 and 8
Confidence:High
Push stronger police co-ordination, proactive bylaw and action on repeat problem properties.
- Push stronger police co-ordination, proactive bylaw and action on repeat problem properties.
“Public safety must come first. I will push for stronger co-ordination with police, proactive bylaw enforcement, safer roads and practical action on repeat problem properties.”
(a few sentences)
Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for city councillor Wards 7 and 8 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 14, 2026
Confidence:High
Transit
Can I get where I need to go without driving?
Improve transit connections across the city.
- Improve transit connections across the city.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)
“I will also focus on attracting quality jobs closer to home, supporting local businesses, improving transit connections and making City Hall easier to navigate.”
Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for city councillor Wards 7 and 8 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 14, 2026
Confidence:High
Government
Will decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them?
Soares says confidence in the election's integrity has to come first, raising questions about Brampton's voting safeguards.
- Confidence in the election's integrity 'has to come first'
- Questions Brampton's safeguards against duplicate voting
- Says voters have no idea what safeguards are in place
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“Confidence in the integrity of the election has to come first.”
Source: ‘A culture of corruption’: One voter card, many polling options; Brampton candidates question how City Hall plans to stop duplicate voting · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Roads & infrastructure
Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?
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Economy
Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?
Attract quality jobs closer to home and support local businesses.
- Attract quality jobs closer to home and support local businesses.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)
“I will also focus on attracting quality jobs closer to home, supporting local businesses, improving transit connections and making City Hall easier to navigate.”
Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for city councillor Wards 7 and 8 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 14, 2026
Confidence:High
Environment
Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?
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Healthcare
Will there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one?
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Growth & development
How fast should we grow, and who decides what gets built where?
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Social & community services
Who looks after the most vulnerable residents?
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Active transportation
Can I walk and bike safely around town?
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Arts & culture
Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?
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Data centres
Should energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?
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Water & waste
Is our drinking water safe and our waste handled?
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Bylaw enforcement
Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?
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Child care
Can families find child care here — and afford it?
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