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English Public School Trustee Ward 5 · Mississauga
4 candidates for 1 seat
Everyone is compared on the same 2 issues, in the same order. Candidates are listed alphabetically, and the order of issues is not a ranking. Each candidate's bio appears at the top, above the issues. How this works.
| Issue | Avtar Ghotra No website or social media listed | Marina Qureshi No website or social media listed | Mohamed Elghamry No website or social media listed | Susan Benjamin✓Elected (official result) No website or social media listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bio | No bio on record. Know something? | No bio on record. Know something? | No bio on record. Know something? | No bio on record. Know something? |
| What a trustee actually doesDoes the candidate understand the trustee job? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Qureshi's motto: 'Every student. Every family. Every school.' — running to be a strong voice for Ward 5 at the PDSB.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)“Every student. Every family. Every school.” Source: Marina Qureshi for PDSB School Trustee, Ward 5 (campaign website) Confidence:High | Elghamry pledges to be the 'bridge between Muslim families and the public school system.'
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)“He is committed to being the bridge between Muslim families and the public school system — bringing every concern forward with professionalism, respect, and an unwavering commitment to Canadian values.” Source: Mohamed Elghamry for PDSB School Trustee, Ward 5 (campaign website) Confidence:High | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| Student wellbeing and learningWill kids be safe, supported and learning well? | Ghotra lists student mental health, well-being and safety among his priorities.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)“Students mental health, well-being and safety” Source: 2026 Mississauga election: Meet the candidates running for Peel District School Board trustee in Ward 5 · October 12, 2026 Confidence:High | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Qureshi would prioritize equity and inclusion, and address food insecurity and basic needs.
“Second, I will prioritize equity and inclusion, working to eliminate systemic barriers so every student feels safe, welcome, and supported in their learning environment. I will also address food insecurity and other basic needs that affect learning.” (a few sentences) Source: 2026 Mississauga election: Meet the candidates running for Peel District School Board trustee in Ward 5 · October 12, 2026 Confidence:High Qureshi wants more counsellors and mental-health resources in every Ward 5 school, 'not just some.'
“Students are carrying more than ever. Marina will advocate for more counsellors and mental-health resources in every Ward 5 school — not just some.” (one sentence) Source: Marina Qureshi for PDSB School Trustee, Ward 5 (campaign website) Confidence:High | Elghamry promises mental-health support programs and safe, welcoming schools for every Ward 5 child.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)“Every child in Ward 5 deserves excellent education, mental health support, and a safe, welcoming school environment regardless of background.” Source: Mohamed Elghamry for PDSB School Trustee, Ward 5 (campaign website) Confidence:High | Benjamin aims for an education system inclusive for all children, centred on well-being and success.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)“As a lifelong educator, my aim is, and has always been, an education system that is inclusive for all children, and one that strives towards ensuring the well-being and success of all students.” Source: 2026 Mississauga election: Meet the candidates running for Peel District School Board trustee in Ward 5 · October 12, 2026 Confidence:High |
Bio
Avtar Ghotra
No bio on record. Know something?
Marina Qureshi
No bio on record. Know something?
Mohamed Elghamry
No bio on record. Know something?
Susan Benjamin ✓Elected (official result)
No bio on record. Know something?
What a trustee actually does
Does the candidate understand the trustee job?
Avtar Ghotra
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Marina Qureshi
No website or social media listed
Qureshi's motto: 'Every student. Every family. Every school.' — running to be a strong voice for Ward 5 at the PDSB.
- Campaign motto: 'A new vision for all.'
- Qureshi presents her guiding promise as: 'Every student. Every family. Every school.'
- She pledges to be a strong voice for Ward 5, advocating inclusive education, safer schools, mental health support and better resources.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)
“Every student. Every family. Every school.”
Source: Marina Qureshi for PDSB School Trustee, Ward 5 (campaign website)
Confidence:High
Mohamed Elghamry
No website or social media listed
Elghamry pledges to be the 'bridge between Muslim families and the public school system.'
- Campaign motto: 'Your Voice. Your Values. Your Schools.'
- A finance leader with 25+ years' experience, running for Peel District School Board trustee in Ward 5.
- Commits to being the 'bridge between Muslim families and the public school system,' bringing every concern forward with professionalism and respect.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)
“He is committed to being the bridge between Muslim families and the public school system — bringing every concern forward with professionalism, respect, and an unwavering commitment to Canadian values.”
Source: Mohamed Elghamry for PDSB School Trustee, Ward 5 (campaign website)
Confidence:High
Susan Benjamin ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Student wellbeing and learning
Will kids be safe, supported and learning well?
Avtar Ghotra
No website or social media listed
Ghotra lists student mental health, well-being and safety among his priorities.
- Prioritizes student mental health, well-being and safety.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)
“Students mental health, well-being and safety”
Source: 2026 Mississauga election: Meet the candidates running for Peel District School Board trustee in Ward 5 · October 12, 2026
Confidence:High
Marina Qureshi
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Qureshi would prioritize equity and inclusion, and address food insecurity and basic needs.
- Would work to eliminate systemic barriers so every student feels safe, welcome and supported.
- Would address food insecurity and other basic needs that affect learning.
“Second, I will prioritize equity and inclusion, working to eliminate systemic barriers so every student feels safe, welcome, and supported in their learning environment. I will also address food insecurity and other basic needs that affect learning.”
(a few sentences)
Source: 2026 Mississauga election: Meet the candidates running for Peel District School Board trustee in Ward 5 · October 12, 2026
Confidence:High
Qureshi wants more counsellors and mental-health resources in every Ward 5 school, 'not just some.'
- Lists mental health support as her second Ward 5 priority.
- Pledges to advocate for more counsellors and mental-health resources in every Ward 5 school — 'not just some.'
“Students are carrying more than ever. Marina will advocate for more counsellors and mental-health resources in every Ward 5 school — not just some.”
(one sentence)
Source: Marina Qureshi for PDSB School Trustee, Ward 5 (campaign website)
Confidence:High
Mohamed Elghamry
No website or social media listed
Elghamry promises mental-health support programs and safe, welcoming schools for every Ward 5 child.
- Platform includes student mental health support programs and safe, welcoming school environments.
- Pledges stronger, meaningful parent engagement and equal resources across all Peel wards.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)
“Every child in Ward 5 deserves excellent education, mental health support, and a safe, welcoming school environment regardless of background.”
Source: Mohamed Elghamry for PDSB School Trustee, Ward 5 (campaign website)
Confidence:High
Susan Benjamin ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Benjamin aims for an education system inclusive for all children, centred on well-being and success.
- As a lifelong educator, wants an education system inclusive for all children.
- Aims to ensure the well-being and success of all students.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)
“As a lifelong educator, my aim is, and has always been, an education system that is inclusive for all children, and one that strives towards ensuring the well-being and success of all students.”
Source: 2026 Mississauga election: Meet the candidates running for Peel District School Board trustee in Ward 5 · October 12, 2026
Confidence:High
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