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← Ward 1 Orléans East-Cumberland Councillor
Mazhar Choudhry
Candidate for Ward 1 Orléans East-Cumberland Councillor
In their own words
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Where they stand
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Taxes & spending
What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Mazhar Choudhry would consider Increased federal infrastructure funding; Increased provincial infrastructure funding
- Increased federal infrastructure funding
- Increased provincial infrastructure funding
- Development charges for growth-related infrastructure
- Public-private partnerships where appropriate
“• Increased federal infrastructure funding • Increased provincial infrastructure funding • Development charges for growth-related infrastructure • Public-private partnerships where appropriate”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Mazhar Choudhry would consider Increased federal infrastructure funding; Increased provincial infrastructure funding; Development charges for growth-related infrastructure; Public-private partnerships where appropriate to address Ottawa's infrastructure requirements.
- Increased federal infrastructure funding
- Increased provincial infrastructure funding
- Development charges for growth-related infrastructure
- Public-private partnerships where appropriate
“• Increased federal infrastructure funding • Increased provincial infrastructure funding • Development charges for growth-related infrastructure • Public-private partnerships where appropriate”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Emergency services
When I call for help, will it come fast enough?
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Transit
Can I get where I need to go without driving?
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Mazhar Choudhry names An acceptable Ottawa alignment; Appropriate federal and provincial funding; An acceptable City of Ottawa financial contribution; Further technical, financial or public consultation work as important conditions for supporting the tram.
- An acceptable Ottawa alignment
- Appropriate federal and provincial funding
- An acceptable City of Ottawa financial contribution
- Further technical, financial or public consultation work
“• An acceptable Ottawa alignment • Appropriate federal and provincial funding • An acceptable City of Ottawa financial contribution • Further technical, financial or public consultation work”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Mazhar Choudhry commented: “https://choudhry.org/multimodal”
- https://choudhry.org/multimodal
“https://choudhry.org/multimodal”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Mazhar Choudhry assigns high priority to the western Stage 3 LRT extension toward Kanata and Stittsville.
- High priority
“High priority”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Mazhar Choudhry would prioritize improving OC Transpo frequency and reliability before major expansion if Ottawa receives significant new
- Improving OC Transpo frequency and reliability before major expansion
“Improving OC Transpo frequency and reliability before major expansion”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Mazhar Choudhry assigns medium priority to the Baseline BRT corridor across the Baseline–Heron corridor.
- Medium priority
“Medium priority”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Mazhar Choudhry names An acceptable Ottawa alignment; Appropriate federal and provincial funding
- An acceptable Ottawa alignment
- Appropriate federal and provincial funding
- An acceptable City of Ottawa financial contribution
- Further technical, financial or public consultation work
“• An acceptable Ottawa alignment • Appropriate federal and provincial funding • An acceptable City of Ottawa financial contribution • Further technical, financial or public consultation work”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Mazhar Choudhry names “Transit (Multimodal)” as their first infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.
- Transit (Multimodal)
“Transit (Multimodal)”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Mazhar Choudhry would prioritize improving OC Transpo frequency and reliability before major expansion if Ottawa receives significant new transit funding.
- Improving OC Transpo frequency and reliability before major expansion
“Improving OC Transpo frequency and reliability before major expansion”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Mazhar Choudhry supports the proposed STO Gatineau–Ottawa tram extending from western Gatineau into downtown Ottawa.
- Support
“Support”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Government
Will decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them?
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Roads & infrastructure
Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Mazhar Choudhry says the City should require or evaluate Acceptable environmental and land-use impacts
- Acceptable environmental and land-use impacts
- Acceptable City financial contribution and senior-government cost sharing
- Improved regional movement of people and goods
“• Acceptable environmental and land-use impacts • Acceptable City financial contribution and senior-government cost sharing • Improved regional movement of people and goods”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Mazhar Choudhry is undecided on a Kettle Island interprovincial bridge, saying more study is required.
- Undecided / more study required
“Undecided / more study required”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Mazhar Choudhry commented: “I believe in Multimodal : https://choudhry.org/multimodal”
- I believe in Multimodal : https://choudhry.org/multimodal
“I believe in Multimodal : https://choudhry.org/multimodal”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Mazhar Choudhry would prioritize Accelerated combined sewer separation; Green infrastructure, permeable surfaces and natural stormwater management; Residential flood-protection programs, including backwater valves and sump systems; Sanitary sewer capacity improvements; Larger…
- Accelerated combined sewer separation
- Green infrastructure, permeable surfaces and natural stormwater management
- Residential flood-protection programs, including backwater valves and sump systems
- Sanitary sewer capacity improvements
- Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas
- Stormwater management ponds and facilities
“• Accelerated combined sewer separation • Green infrastructure, permeable surfaces and natural stormwater management • Residential flood-protection programs, including backwater valves and sump systems • Sanitary sewer capacity improvements • Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas • Stormwater management ponds and facilities”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Mazhar Choudhry commented: “Public consultation is required on the Ring Road.”
- Public consultation is required on the Ring Road.
“Public consultation is required on the Ring Road.”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Mazhar Choudhry: Neutral / case by case
- Neutral / case by case
“Neutral / case by case”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Mazhar Choudhry named Transfer of Ottawa Road 174 to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation; Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment; Cycling network investment; Road resurfacing and renewal; Rural road and bridge infrastructure among the five initiatives deserving the…
- Transfer of Ottawa Road 174 to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation
- Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment
- Cycling network investment
- Road resurfacing and renewal
- Rural road and bridge infrastructure
“• Transfer of Ottawa Road 174 to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation • Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment • Cycling network investment • Road resurfacing and renewal • Rural road and bridge infrastructure”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Mazhar Choudhry would defer, reconsider or not pursue as a first initiative: “Landsdowne 2.0”.
- Landsdowne 2.0
“Landsdowne 2.0”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Mazhar Choudhry names “Roads” as their second infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.
- Roads
“Roads”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Mazhar Choudhry says further information is required before deciding on a ring road or bypass study.
- Perhaps — further information is required
“Perhaps — further information is required”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Mazhar Choudhry says the City should require or evaluate Acceptable environmental and land-use impacts; Acceptable City financial contribution and senior-government cost sharing; Improved regional movement of people and goods for a new interprovincial crossing.
- Acceptable environmental and land-use impacts
- Acceptable City financial contribution and senior-government cost sharing
- Improved regional movement of people and goods
“• Acceptable environmental and land-use impacts • Acceptable City financial contribution and senior-government cost sharing • Improved regional movement of people and goods”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Mazhar Choudhry ranked “Public transit — buses and Bus Rapid Transit” as their #1 infrastructure investment priority.
- Public transit — buses and Bus Rapid Transit
- Public transit — rail
- Flood prevention, stormwater and sewer infrastructure
“1. Public transit — buses and Bus Rapid Transit 2. Public transit — rail 3. Flood prevention, stormwater and sewer infrastructure 4. Pedestrian infrastructure and sidewalks 5. Cycling infrastructure 6. Renewal of existing roads and bridges 7. Truck and goods movement infrastructure 8. New or expanded roads”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Mazhar Choudhry would establish flood resilience and stormwater infrastructure as one of Ottawa's top three capital priorities.
- Yes
“Yes”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Mazhar Choudhry strongly supports increasing Ottawa's road resurfacing and road renewal budget during the next term of Council.
- Strongly support
“Strongly support”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Mazhar Choudhry: Primarily renewal — Ottawa should prioritize repairing existing infrastructure before undertaking significant new expansion.
- Primarily renewal — Ottawa should prioritize repairing existing infrastructure before undertaking significant new expansion.
“Primarily renewal — Ottawa should prioritize repairing existing infrastructure before undertaking significant new expansion.”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Mazhar Choudhry selected Advocate for capacity or operational improvements at major bottlenecks as Ottawa's position on Highway 417 investment.
- Advocate for capacity or operational improvements at major bottlenecks
“Advocate for capacity or operational improvements at major bottlenecks;”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Mazhar Choudhry commits to advancing “Fixing existing roads” if elected.
- Fixing existing roads
“Fixing existing roads”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Mazhar Choudhry's infrastructure vision: “Ottawa's infrastructure deficit is a planning and accountability failure, not just a funding problem. My vision starts with fixing what we have before expanding what we don't. Roads in Orléans and Cumberland have been neglected while…
- Ottawa's infrastructure deficit is a planning and accountability failure, not just a funding problem.
- My vision starts with fixing what we have before expanding what we don't.
- Roads in Orléans and Cumberland have been neglected while investment flowed elsewhere.
“Ottawa's infrastructure deficit is a planning and accountability failure, not just a funding problem. My vision starts with fixing what we have before expanding what we don't. Roads in Orléans and Cumberland have been neglected while investment flowed elsewhere. I will push to close the $927 million road funding gap identified in the city's own audit, starting with the highest risk roads in our communities. For transit, I will push for a pay per passenger model that ties operator revenue to actual ridership, and a multimodal network that removes the single point of failure we saw with LRT. For growth areas like Cumberland, I will ensure development charges fully cover the infrastructure demands that new developments create. Taxpayers should not subsidize growth that enriches developers. Infrastructure should connect people to jobs, services, and each other. That is the standard I will hold the city to.”
(several paragraphs)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Mazhar Choudhry would prioritize Accelerated combined sewer separation; Green infrastructure
- Accelerated combined sewer separation
- Green infrastructure, permeable surfaces and natural stormwater management
- Residential flood-protection programs, including backwater valves and sump systems
- Sanitary sewer capacity improvements
- Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas
- Stormwater management ponds and facilities
“• Accelerated combined sewer separation • Green infrastructure, permeable surfaces and natural stormwater management • Residential flood-protection programs, including backwater valves and sump systems • Sanitary sewer capacity improvements • Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas • Stormwater management ponds and facilities”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Mazhar Choudhry selected Advocate for capacity or operational improvements at major bottlenecks as Ottawa's position on Highway 417
- Advocate for capacity or operational improvements at major bottlenecks
“Advocate for capacity or operational improvements at major bottlenecks;”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Mazhar Choudhry's infrastructure vision: “Ottawa's infrastructure deficit is a planning and accountability failure
- Ottawa's infrastructure deficit is a planning and accountability failure, not just a funding problem.
- My vision starts with fixing what we have before expanding what we don't.
- Roads in Orléans and Cumberland have been neglected while investment flowed elsewhere.
“Ottawa's infrastructure deficit is a planning and accountability failure, not just a funding problem. My vision starts with fixing what we have before expanding what we don't. Roads in Orléans and Cumberland have been neglected while investment flowed elsewhere. I will push to close the $927 million road funding gap identified in the city's own audit, starting with the highest risk roads in our communities. For transit, I will push for a pay per passenger model that ties operator revenue to actual ridership, and a multimodal network that removes the single point of failure we saw with LRT. For growth areas like Cumberland, I will ensure development charges fully cover the infrastructure demands that new developments create. Taxpayers should not subsidize growth that enriches developers. Infrastructure should connect people to jobs, services, and each other. That is the standard I will hold the city to.”
(several paragraphs)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Mazhar Choudhry named Transfer of Ottawa Road 174 to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation; Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment
- Transfer of Ottawa Road 174 to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation
- Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment
- Cycling network investment
- Road resurfacing and renewal
- Rural road and bridge infrastructure
“• Transfer of Ottawa Road 174 to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation • Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment • Cycling network investment • Road resurfacing and renewal • Rural road and bridge infrastructure”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Mazhar Choudhry: additional road-renewal funding should be directed principally to allocation based principally on road condition and risk.
- Allocation based principally on road condition and risk
“Allocation based principally on road condition and risk”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Mazhar Choudhry ranked “Transit — bus / BRT” as the transportation mode most deserving additional public investment.
- Transit — bus / BRT
- Transit — rail
- Pedestrian
“1. Transit — bus / BRT 2. Transit — rail 3. Pedestrian 4. Cycling 5. Vehicular / road infrastructure 6. Truck / goods movement”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Mazhar Choudhry: Primarily renewal — Ottawa should prioritize repairing existing infrastructure before undertaking significant new
- Primarily renewal — Ottawa should prioritize repairing existing infrastructure before undertaking significant new expansion.
“Primarily renewal — Ottawa should prioritize repairing existing infrastructure before undertaking significant new expansion.”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Economy
Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?
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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?
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Mazhar Choudhry would emphasize Completing missing links in the existing cycling network
- Completing missing links in the existing cycling network
- Protected cycling infrastructure on major corridors
- Connections to schools, recreation facilities and community destinations
- Connections to LRT and major transit stations
- Suburban cycling networks
- Rural cycling connections
- Maintenance and renewal of existing cycling infrastructure before expansion
“• Completing missing links in the existing cycling network • Protected cycling infrastructure on major corridors • Connections to schools, recreation facilities and community destinations • Connections to LRT and major transit stations • Suburban cycling networks • Rural cycling connections • Maintenance and renewal of existing cycling infrastructure before expansion”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Mazhar Choudhry strongly supports increasing Ottawa's investment in sidewalks, pedestrian crossings and connections to transit.
- Strongly support
“Strongly support”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Mazhar Choudhry would increase Ottawa's cycling infrastructure investment during the next term.
- Increase investment
“Increase investment”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Mazhar Choudhry would emphasize Completing missing links in the existing cycling network; Protected cycling infrastructure on major corridors; Connections to schools, recreation facilities and community destinations; Connections to LRT and major transit stations; Suburban…
- Completing missing links in the existing cycling network
- Protected cycling infrastructure on major corridors
- Connections to schools, recreation facilities and community destinations
- Connections to LRT and major transit stations
- Suburban cycling networks
- Rural cycling connections
- Maintenance and renewal of existing cycling infrastructure before expansion
“• Completing missing links in the existing cycling network • Protected cycling infrastructure on major corridors • Connections to schools, recreation facilities and community destinations • Connections to LRT and major transit stations • Suburban cycling networks • Rural cycling connections • Maintenance and renewal of existing cycling infrastructure before expansion”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Arts & culture
Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Mazhar Choudhry names “Recreational” as their third infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.
- Recreational
“Recreational”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Mazhar Choudhry would defer, reconsider or not pursue as a second initiative: “Expensive Library”.
- Expensive Library
“Expensive Library”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
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?
Mazhar Choudhry strongly supports accelerating separation of remaining combined sewers.
- Strongly support
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)
“Strongly support”
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Bylaw enforcement
Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?
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