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Build complete communities; protect established neighbourhoods

• New and existing residents both benefit from growth
• Protect character, safety and quality of life of established neighbourhoods

“My goal is to build complete communities where both new and existing residents benefit from growth, while protecting the character, safety and quality of life of established neighbourhoods.”

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Source: Preserving Markham's Biodiversity Survey — Candidate Responses (Friends of Swan Lake Park) · September 23, 2026

Confidence:High

Liang would ride Markham's cycling routes alongside residents to experience conditions firsthand.

• In the Markham Cycles questionnaire's connectivity question, Liang — a lifelong cyclist since Grade 7 in China — says if elected he would join residents on cycling routes throughout Markham to experience conditions firsthand, identify hazards and gaps, and listen to suggestions.

“I have cycled since Grade 7 in China, commuting to school by bicycle every day. I believe one of the best ways to understand cyclists' needs is to ride alongside them. If elected, I would join residents on cycling routes throughout Markham to experience conditions firsthand, identify hazards and gaps, and listen to their suggestions.”

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Source: Laurence Liang — Ward 5 Councillor candidate (Markham Cycles questionnaire) · October 13, 2026

Confidence:High

Liang supports protected cycling infrastructure on suitable arterials, assessed per location.

• In the Markham Cycles questionnaire's protected-infrastructure question, Liang supports protected cycling infrastructure on suitable arterial and collector roads meeting safety standards, with reallocation considered where justified and decisions based on studies per location.

“I support protected cycling infrastructure on suitable arterial and collector roads when it can be designed to meet appropriate safety standards. Reallocating road space should be considered where justified, but decisions must be based on traffic studies, road geometry, transit needs, accessibility, and the safety of all users.”

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Source: Laurence Liang — Ward 5 Councillor candidate (Markham Cycles questionnaire) · October 13, 2026

Confidence:High