Walied Khogali Ali

Walied Khogali Ali chose 'Encourage modular construction, prefabrication and more efficient building methods'

• Answer: Encourage modular construction, prefabrication and more efficient building methods.

“Encourage modular construction, prefabrication and more efficient building methods”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Walied Khogali Ali chose 'Permit more apartments and multiplexes in nearly every neighbourhood'; For sustainable and equitable development

• Answer: Permit more apartments and multiplexes in nearly every neighbourhood.
• For sustainable and equitable development, we must ensure that we are not concentrating growth in specific neighbourhoods, so that all of the various parts of the city are able to benefit from new development, and we can prevent displacement due to gentrification.

“For sustainable and equitable development, we must ensure that we are not concentrating growth in specific neighbourhoods, so that all of the various parts of the city are able to benefit from new development, and we can prevent displacement due to gentrification.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Walied Khogali Ali chose 'Yes'; Toronto should permit more housing in every ward

• Answer: Yes.
• Toronto should permit more housing in every ward, but that development must happen responsibly and it should be ensured that we are building supportive & affordable housing across the city.

“Toronto should permit more housing in every ward, but that development must happen responsibly and it should be ensured that we are building supportive & affordable housing across the city.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Walied Khogali Ali chose 'Supply land, funding and incentives to non-profit and private providers'

• Answer: Supply land, funding and incentives to non-profit and private providers.
• All 3 of these roles must be taken on by the City of Toronto at different levels; The City Planning Department, The Housing Secretariat, and the Economic Development Unit can take on various responsibilities to advance the creation of affordable & supportive housing.

“All 3 of these roles must be taken on by the City of Toronto at different levels; The City Planning Department, The Housing Secretariat, and the Economic Development Unit can take on various responsibilities to advance the creation of affordable & supportive housing.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Walied Khogali Ali chose 'Expand as-of-right zoning and automate routine permits'; All 3 of these steps would have to be taken

• Answer: Expand as-of-right zoning and automate routine permits.
• All 3 of these steps would have to be taken, as we need to not levy prohibitive taxes on those providing affordable housing. There needs to be responsible development, which means that while as-of-right zoning is positive, we must ensure new infrastructure is serving the communities it is in.

“All 3 of these steps would have to be taken, as we need to not levy prohibitive taxes on those providing affordable housing. There needs to be responsible development, which means that while as-of-right zoning is positive, we must ensure new infrastructure is serving the communities it is in.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Walied Khogali Ali chose 'Build or finance substantially more affordable and supportive housing'

• Answer: Build or finance substantially more affordable and supportive housing.
• There is a major need in Toronto for greater supply of affordable and supportive housing. Our current affordable housing waitlist is over 10 years long, and the city must meet the needs of its low-income, marginalized communities.

“There is a major need in Toronto for greater supply of affordable and supportive housing. Our current affordable housing waitlist is over 10 years long, and the city must meet the needs of its low-income, marginalized communities.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Walied Khogali Ali chose 'No'; It is of the utmost importance to build trust and understand why a certain individual has chosen to not go

• Answer: No.
• It is of the utmost importance to build trust and understand why a certain individual has chosen to not go to an available indoor space, and we must be mindful of these needs so that we are addressing the root issues as opposed to temporary, short-term solutions. The person at risk must cooperate.

“It is of the utmost importance to build trust and understand why a certain individual has chosen to not go to an available indoor space, and we must be mindful of these needs so that we are addressing the root issues as opposed to temporary, short-term solutions. The person at risk must cooperate.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Walied Khogali Ali chose 'No'; We should not raise taxes at the municipal level, as it is the responsibility of the province and the

• Answer: No.
• We should not raise taxes at the municipal level, as it is the responsibility of the province and the federal government to ensure that municipalities are able to meet their infrastructure needs.

“We should not raise taxes at the municipal level, as it is the responsibility of the province and the federal government to ensure that municipalities are able to meet their infrastructure needs.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Walied Khogali Ali chose 'Grow approximately with inflation and population'; By tying the increase in taxes with inflation & population

• Answer: Grow approximately with inflation and population.
• By tying the increase in taxes with inflation & population, we can ensure there is a fair medium to raise property taxes that is in accordance with other significant factors. Other levels of government also have a responsibility to contribute to city funds.

“By tying the increase in taxes with inflation & population, we can ensure there is a fair medium to raise property taxes that is in accordance with other significant factors. Other levels of government also have a responsibility to contribute to city funds.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Walied Khogali Ali chose 'Mental-health response, addiction treatment and youth intervention'

• Answer: Mental-health response, addiction treatment and youth intervention.
• We have seen non-police interventions that emphasize crisis prevention and mental health be immensely successful. Toronto Community Crisis Response and other services require strong investments. We believe in prevention, not a cure as the solution to public safety.

“We have seen non-police interventions that emphasize crisis prevention and mental health be immensely successful. Toronto Community Crisis Response and other services require strong investments. We believe in prevention, not a cure as the solution to public safety.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

PRE-WINDOW: Khogali Ali: de-task police; transfer budget to civilian services

• Police budget: decrease after inflation, with responsibilities and funding transferred to civilian services.

“De-tasking seems to be a proven method, and as more responsibilities are transferred away from TPS to civilian services such as Toronto Community Crisis Services, there needs to be a proportionate transfer of the budget accordingly.”

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Source: PRE-WINDOW: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Walied Khogali Ali chose 'Transit, walking and cycling'; There has been a concerted push for pedestrianization in our downtown core

• Answer: Transit, walking and cycling.
• There has been a concerted push for pedestrianization in our downtown core, as residents are interested in connecting with their local streets. By prioritizing the needs of those taking public transit, walking or cycling, we are addressing the needs of the many residents who do not own vehicles.

“There has been a concerted push for pedestrianization in our downtown core, as residents are interested in connecting with their local streets. By prioritizing the needs of those taking public transit, walking or cycling, we are addressing the needs of the many residents who do not own vehicles.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Walied Khogali Ali chose 'More frequent and reliable service on existing routes'; For large swathes of Torontonians

• Answer: More frequent and reliable service on existing routes.
• For large swathes of Torontonians, it is incredibly important that they are able to get to work, school or other commitments punctually. Many rely on the TTC to do so, whether that is through buses, streetcars or subways. This service must be as reliable and frequent as possible to meet those needs.

“For large swathes of Torontonians, it is incredibly important that they are able to get to work, school or other commitments punctually. Many rely on the TTC to do so, whether that is through buses, streetcars or subways. This service must be as reliable and frequent as possible to meet those needs.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Walied Khogali Ali chose 'Yes'; In the midst of an affordability crisis, I'm opposed to all tolls and new taxes that make life difficult

• Answer: Yes.
• In the midst of an affordability crisis, I'm opposed to all tolls and new taxes that make life difficult for residents of Toronto.

“In the midst of an affordability crisis, I'm opposed to all tolls and new taxes that make life difficult for residents of Toronto.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Walied Khogali Ali chose 'Yes'; It is crucial that the government has full transparency and honesty with the public

• Answer: Yes.
• It is crucial that the government has full transparency and honesty with the public, so that people are able to respond

“It is crucial that the government has full transparency and honesty with the public, so that people are able to respond”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Walied Khogali Ali chose 'Plan budgets and services on the assumption that substantial new provincial support will not arrive'

• Answer: Plan budgets and services on the assumption that substantial new provincial support will not arrive.
• We should plan Toronto's budgets and services in a way where they can be suitably independent, without needing frequent assistance from other levels of government.

“We should plan Toronto's budgets and services in a way where they can be suitably independent, without needing frequent assistance from other levels of government.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Walied Khogali Ali chose 'Expand permanent city staff and internal operational capacity'; We should build internal capacity

• Answer: Expand permanent city staff and internal operational capacity.
• We should build internal capacity, to ensure that we are not contracting out essential services to outside parties. It is crucial to maintain a strict line of accountability, where the City is answerable to deliver on city infrastructure.

“We should build internal capacity, to ensure that we are not contracting out essential services to outside parties. It is crucial to maintain a strict line of accountability, where the City is answerable to deliver on city infrastructure.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Walied Khogali Ali chose 'Start fewer projects and fully fund them before construction begins'

• Answer: Start fewer projects and fully fund them before construction begins.
• Too many projects in Toronto start and stagnate without additional construction due to a lack of funding. We must deliver on the projects that are promised, and they must be built expediently.

“Too many projects in Toronto start and stagnate without additional construction due to a lack of funding. We must deliver on the projects that are promised, and they must be built expediently.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Walied Khogali Ali chose 'the powers should sit unused regardless of who holds them'

• Answer: the powers should sit unused regardless of who holds them.
• City Council and other departments should be able to have a suitable amount of authority in their respective areas without concern on being overridden by the mayor. The principle of subsidiarity, where decisions are made at the most local level, is an essential one for a City like Toronto.

“City Council and other departments should be able to have a suitable amount of authority in their respective areas without concern on being overridden by the mayor. The principle of subsidiarity, where decisions are made at the most local level, is an essential one for a City like Toronto.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Walied Khogali Ali chose 'Public data and systems that measure outcomes and hold departments accountable'

• Answer: Public data and systems that measure outcomes and hold departments accountable.
• Major investments in performance management is critically important so we can have an evidence-based approach to improve outcomes in all city departments.

“Major investments in performance management is critically important so we can have an evidence-based approach to improve outcomes in all city departments.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Walied Khogali Ali chose 'Protect protest subject to clear rules for locations, access routes and duration'

• Answer: Protect protest subject to clear rules for locations, access routes and duration.
• We want to ensure the right to protest is protected to the fullest extent possible while not worsening congestion on major streets. We should plan for and support road users.

“We want to ensure the right to protest is protected to the fullest extent possible while not worsening congestion on major streets. We should plan for and support road users.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Walied Khogali Ali chose 'Redirect money from new facilities and projects toward existing assets'

• Answer: Redirect money from new facilities and projects toward existing assets.
• We should make sure that our current pipeline of projects has been completed before undertaking new ventures. It is crucial that we build equitably, on-time and under-budget so that residents can access the services they need.

“We should make sure that our current pipeline of projects has been completed before undertaking new ventures. It is crucial that we build equitably, on-time and under-budget so that residents can access the services they need.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Walied Khogali Ali chose 'Reduce commercial taxes, fees and licensing expenses'; Small business owners have made it clear to the campaign

• Answer: Reduce commercial taxes, fees and licensing expenses.
• Small business owners have made it clear to the campaign that operational expenses can be a burden for businesses who are given challenges such as tariffs. The City should do more to support small businesses including support for festivals and for cost-saving measures as identified by BIAs.

“Small business owners have made it clear to the campaign that operational expenses can be a burden for businesses who are given challenges such as tariffs. The City should do more to support small businesses including support for festivals and for cost-saving measures as identified by BIAs.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 13 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High