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Pooja Walia

Candidate for Councillor, Regional - Wards 1, 5

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.

Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

Advocate for affordable homes and no property-tax increases until residents see results.

  • Advocate for affordable homes and no property-tax increases until residents see results.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“Affordable housing Families are being priced out of the city they built. I will advocate for affordable homes and no property tax increases until residents see results.”

Source: Meet the Candidates: Brampton regional council Wards 1 and 5 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 8, 2026

Confidence:High

Taxes & spending

What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?

Walia would support practical approaches that help make life more affordable.

  • Practical approaches to affordability
  • Help make life more affordable for Brampton residents and families
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“Supporting practical approaches that help make life more affordable for Brampton residents and families.”

Source: poojawalia.ca

Confidence:High

Emergency services

When I call for help, will it come fast enough?

Walia would work toward a safer Brampton where residents, families and seniors feel secure.

  • A safer Brampton
  • Residents, families and seniors feel secure in their community
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“Working toward a safer Brampton where residents, families and seniors feel secure in their community.”

Source: poojawalia.ca

Confidence:High

Transit

Can I get where I need to go without driving?

Push more buses, better transit/infrastructure and free passes for residents over 60.

  • Push more buses, better transit/infrastructure and free passes for residents over 60.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“Better transit and infrastructure Wards 1 and 5 need reliable, connected transit that keeps pace with growth. I will advocate for more buses and free passes for residents over 60.”

Source: Meet the Candidates: Brampton regional council Wards 1 and 5 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 8, 2026

Confidence:High

Government

Will decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them?

This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

Walia would promote transparency, responsibility and accountability in how public funds are managed.

  • Transparency, responsibility and accountability
  • In how public funds are managed and spent
“Promoting transparency, responsibility and accountability in how public funds are managed and spent.”

(one sentence)

Source: poojawalia.ca

Confidence:High

Vote for an independent auditor general and hold council accountable for every tax dollar.

  • Vote for an independent auditor general and hold council accountable for every tax dollar.
“Transparency and accountability Brampton deserves an independent auditor general. I will vote for one and hold council accountable for every tax dollar.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Meet the Candidates: Brampton regional council Wards 1 and 5 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 8, 2026

Confidence:High

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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?

Walia would support local entrepreneurs and small businesses that drive Brampton's economy.

  • Supporting local entrepreneurs and small businesses
  • Help drive Brampton's economy and community
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“Supporting local entrepreneurs and small businesses that help drive Brampton's economy and community.”

Source: poojawalia.ca

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?

Walia would advocate for stronger healthcare support and better access to care.

  • Stronger healthcare support
  • Better access to care for people across our community
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“Advocating for stronger healthcare support and better access to care for people across our community.”

Source: poojawalia.ca

Confidence:High

Growth & development

How fast should we grow, and who decides what gets built where?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

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?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Bylaw enforcement

Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Child care

Can families find child care here — and afford it?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

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