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Ausma Malik

Candidate for Councillor - Ward 10 (Spadina-Fort York)

Elected (official result)

In their own words

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Where they stand

Every candidate in this race is shown against the same 16 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?

Ausma Malik's vision centres more affordable housing and a city-wide housing push.

  • Her 2026 budget priority: affordable housing, parks, public spaces, reliable transit and real community safety.
  • She backed building and incentivizing rental and affordable housing, including Quayside and Trinity Bellwoods.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“Her vision for our city is one that includes more affordable housing, improved road safety, more green spaces, improved public transit, and consideration for the climate crisis in decision-making, all while standing up for our local democracy.”

Source: Councillor Ausma Malik — Ward 10, Spadina–Fort York · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Taxes & spending

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

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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?

Ausma Malik backs improved public transit for downtown Toronto.

  • Improved public transit is part of her 'Toronto for All' vision.
  • Her 2026 budget made investments in transit part of making life more affordable.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“Her vision for our city is one that includes more affordable housing, improved road safety, more green spaces, improved public transit, and consideration for the climate crisis in decision-making, all while standing up for our local democracy.”

Source: Councillor Ausma Malik — Ward 10, Spadina–Fort York · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Government

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

Ausma Malik pledges to stand up for Toronto's local democracy.

  • She includes defending local democracy in her vision for the city.
  • She frames it alongside housing, transit, road safety and climate in decision-making.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“Her vision for our city is one that includes more affordable housing, improved road safety, more green spaces, improved public transit, and consideration for the climate crisis in decision-making, all while standing up for our local democracy.”

Source: Councillor Ausma Malik — Ward 10, Spadina–Fort York · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Roads & infrastructure

Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?

Ausma Malik stresses road safety so residents can enjoy neighbourhoods and get around safely.

  • She says road safety has come up in many resident conversations.
  • She pushes City staff to keep residents and visitors moving safely and reliably.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“Summer brings more people and activity to our downtown communities. With more people out and about, I've had many conversations about road safety and making sure we can all enjoy our neighbourhoods and get to where we need to go.”

Source: Councillor Ausma Malik — Ward 10, Spadina–Fort York · October 18, 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?

Ausma Malik prioritizes protecting Hanlan's Point Beach and its sensitive shoreline ecology.

  • She calls Hanlan's Point preservation one of her priorities.
  • She secured recognition of the beach as a historic queer space, blocked a permanent concert venue in the island park plan, and advanced sand renourishment against erosion.
Show their words & source (several paragraphs)
“Hanlan's Point Beach is one of Toronto's most important public spaces. For more than 80 years, it has been a place where 2SLGBTQIA+ communities have gathered, celebrated, and built community. As Canada's oldest surviving queer space, preserving its history while protecting its future remains one of my priorities.”

Source: Councillor Ausma Malik — Hanlan's Point · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

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?

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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?

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Bylaw enforcement

Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?

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