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Marina Qureshi

Candidate for English Public School Trustee Ward 5

In their own words

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Where they stand

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What a trustee actually does

Does the candidate understand the trustee job?

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 & source (one sentence)
“Every student. Every family. Every school.”

Source: Marina Qureshi for PDSB School Trustee, Ward 5 (campaign website)

Confidence:High

Student wellbeing and learning

Will kids be safe, supported and learning well?

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

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