← Councillor - Ward 12 (Toronto-St. Paul's)

Ahmed Kamal

Candidate for Councillor - Ward 12 (Toronto-St. Paul's)

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?

This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

When a safe, accessible indoor option genuinely meets a person's needs, the City should require the encampment to be vacated.

Answer: Yes.
When a safe, accessible indoor option genuinely meets a person's needs, the City should require the encampment to be vacated. This must be paired with compassion, due process, and continued support to ensure people are not simply moved from one unsafe situation to another.

“When a safe, accessible indoor option genuinely meets a person's needs, the City should require the encampment to be vacated. This must be paired with compassion, due process, and continued support to ensure people are not simply moved from one unsafe situation to another.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 12 questionnaire · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

Ahmed Kamal chose 'Build or finance substantially more affordable and supportive housing'.

Answer: Build or finance substantially more affordable and supportive housing.
Toronto needs to build more housing that ordinary residents can actually afford. I would prioritize significantly expanding affordable and supportive housing, while also speeding approvals and allowing appropriate density so we increase supply across the city.

“Toronto needs to build more housing that ordinary residents can actually afford. I would prioritize significantly expanding affordable and supportive housing, while also speeding approvals and allowing appropriate density so we increase supply across the city.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 12 questionnaire · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

Ahmed Kamal chose 'Yes'; I support more housing as-of-right across Toronto.

Answer: Yes.
I support more housing as-of-right across Toronto, including gentle density in areas dominated by detached and semi-detached homes. Growth must be matched with infrastructure, transit, parks and services so neighbourhoods can grow without overwhelming the communities already there.

“I support more housing as-of-right across Toronto, including gentle density in areas dominated by detached and semi-detached homes. Growth must be matched with infrastructure, transit, parks and services so neighbourhoods can grow without overwhelming the communities already there.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 12 questionnaire · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

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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.

Ahmed Kamal chose 'Grow approximately with inflation and population'.

Answer: Grow approximately with inflation and population.
Property taxes should generally keep pace with inflation and population growth to maintain essential services without placing an excessive burden on residents. The City must also find efficiencies, control spending, and pursue other sustainable revenue sources.

“Property taxes should generally keep pace with inflation and population growth to maintain essential services without placing an excessive burden on residents. The City must also find efficiencies, control spending, and pursue other sustainable revenue sources.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 12 questionnaire · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

Ahmed Kamal chose 'Reduce internal administration, staffing or contract costs'.

Answer: Reduce internal administration, staffing or contract costs.
Toronto should first look for efficiencies within its own operations, including administration, staffing and contracts. Residents should not face higher taxes before the City has demonstrated that it is controlling costs, eliminating waste and delivering services as efficiently as possible.

“Toronto should first look for efficiencies within its own operations, including administration, staffing and contracts. Residents should not face higher taxes before the City has demonstrated that it is controlling costs, eliminating waste and delivering services as efficiently as possible.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 12 questionnaire · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

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Emergency services

When I call for help, will it come fast enough?

This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

Ahmed Kamal chose 'Mental-health response, addiction treatment and youth intervention'; public safety requires more than enforcement.

Answer: Mental-health response, addiction treatment and youth intervention.
Public safety requires more than enforcement. We should invest in mental-health response, addiction treatment and youth programs that address problems before they become crises, while maintaining effective policing and bylaw enforcement when needed.

“Public safety requires more than enforcement. We should invest in mental-health response, addiction treatment and youth programs that address problems before they become crises, while maintaining effective policing and bylaw enforcement when needed.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 12 questionnaire · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

Ahmed Kamal chose 'Remain approximately constant after inflation'; Toronto needs effective policing.

Answer: Remain approximately constant after inflation.
Toronto needs effective policing, but every public dollar must deliver results. I would maintain the Police budget roughly in line with inflation while pushing for greater accountability, measurable outcomes, and stronger civilian services for issues better addressed outside policing.

“Toronto needs effective policing, but every public dollar must deliver results. I would maintain the Police budget roughly in line with inflation while pushing for greater accountability, measurable outcomes, and stronger civilian services for issues better addressed outside policing.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 12 questionnaire · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

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.

Ahmed Kamal chose 'Yes'; yes, but only with clear accountability.

Answer: Yes.
Yes, but only with clear accountability. Any road-pricing revenue must be dedicated to improving transit, reducing congestion and maintaining roads. Before introducing charges, the City should demonstrate that residents will see measurable improvements and that lower-income commuters are protected.

“Yes, but only with clear accountability. Any road-pricing revenue must be dedicated to improving transit, reducing congestion and maintaining roads. Before introducing charges, the City should demonstrate that residents will see measurable improvements and that lower-income commuters are protected.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 12 questionnaire · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

Ahmed Kamal chose 'More frequent and reliable service on existing routes'; reliable transit comes first.

Answer: More frequent and reliable service on existing routes.
Reliable transit comes first. Riders should not have to wait too long, deal with overcrowding or wonder whether their connection will arrive. I would prioritize improving frequency and reliability on existing routes while continuing long-term investment in expansion and maintenance.

“Reliable transit comes first. Riders should not have to wait too long, deal with overcrowding or wonder whether their connection will arrive. I would prioritize improving frequency and reliability on existing routes while continuing long-term investment in expansion and maintenance.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 12 questionnaire · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

Kamal is running to build reliable transit in Ward 12.

Running to build reliable transit.
Positions stated as a single sentence on his homepage.

“I'm running to fix our infrastructure, build reliable transit, and ensure City Hall works for our community.”

(one sentence)

Source: Ahmed Kamal | For Ward 12 City Council

Confidence:High

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Government

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

This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

Ahmed Kamal chose 'Overriding council on zoning and approvals to get homes built'.

Answer: Overriding council on zoning and approvals to get homes built.
Strong mayor powers should be used sparingly but decisively when they can help address Toronto's housing shortage. Used to advance housing and remove unnecessary barriers, while maintaining transparency, accountability and proper planning.

“Strong mayor powers should be used sparingly but decisively when they can help address Toronto's housing shortage. Used to advance housing and remove unnecessary barriers, while maintaining transparency, accountability and proper planning.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 12 questionnaire · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

Kamal says he will ensure City Hall works for the Ward 12 community.

Pledges to ensure City Hall works for the community.
Positions stated as a single sentence on his homepage.

“I'm running to fix our infrastructure, build reliable transit, and ensure City Hall works for our community.”

(one sentence)

Source: Ahmed Kamal | For Ward 12 City Council

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Roads & infrastructure

Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?

Kamal is running to fix Ward 12's infrastructure.

Running to fix the ward's infrastructure.
Positions stated as a single sentence on his homepage.

Show their words & source (one sentence)

“I'm running to fix our infrastructure, build reliable transit, and ensure City Hall works for our community.”

Source: Ahmed Kamal | For Ward 12 City Council

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?

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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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