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Maqsood Ahmad

Candidate for Councillor - Ward 14 (Toronto-Danforth)

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?

Maqsood Ahmad would lower permit fees and delays for duplexes, triplexes and legal basement units; tax relief for first-time buyers.

  • With 20 years in real estate and construction experience, would lower permit fees and delays for duplexes, triplexes, legal basement units and multi-unit rentals.
  • Would promote CMHC MLI Select for affordable rentals and seek more municipal land-transfer tax relief for first-time buyers with insured high-ratio mortgages.
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“My most important action would be to make housing more affordable for renters, homeowners and families. With 20 years in real estate and experience in construction, I understand the pressure people face from high rents, mortgage payments, utility bills and building costs. I would work to lower permit fees and delays for duplexes, triplexes, legal basement units and multi unit rentals. I would promote CMHC MLI Select for affordable rentals and seek more municipal land transfer tax relief for first time buyers with insured high ratio mortgages.”

Source: Know Your Vote Toronto — candidate questionnaire responses (Toronto Public Library)

Confidence:High

Taxes & spending

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

Maqsood Ahmad would control property tax increases and provide tax and utility-bill help for seniors and low-income residents.

  • Control property tax increases; provide tax and utility bill help for seniors and people with low incomes.
  • Also support first-time homebuyers and promote CMHC MLI Select for affordable rental homes.
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“I would work to create safer and affordable homes for renters, families and seniors. I would work with City Council to lower permit fees for legal basement rental units, garden suites and affordable housing. I would support lower building charges for projects that include affordable homes. I would also work to control property tax increases and provide tax and utility bill help for seniors and people with low incomes. I would support first time homebuyers and promote the CMHC MLI Select program to help create more affordable rental homes.”

Source: Know Your Vote Toronto — candidate questionnaire responses (Toronto Public Library)

Confidence:High

Emergency services

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

Maqsood Ahmad would support responsible investment in police services, directing resources where and when needed.

  • Support responsible investment in police services, directing resources to the places and times they are needed most.
  • Also prioritize better lighting, safer crossings, action on speeding and faster follow-up on 311 reports.
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“Many residents feel that our streets, parks and transit areas are not as safe as they once were. As property taxes rise, residents deserve to see better safety services. I would support responsible investment in police services and make sure resources are directed to the places and times they are needed most. I would also prioritize better lighting, safer crossings, action on speeding and faster follow up on 311 reports. Better communication among residents, City staff, the TTC and police can help prevent problems and rebuild public confidence.”

Source: Know Your Vote Toronto — candidate questionnaire responses (Toronto Public Library)

Confidence:High

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.

Maqsood Ahmad would work with the TTC to lower transit costs and back fair base pay for ride-share and delivery workers.

  • Work with the TTC to find ways to lower transit costs so people save money on commutes and reduce street traffic.
  • Would stand up for ride-share and delivery workers: fair base pay and a fairer share of each fare, without raising customer prices.
“My priority is to make life affordable by lowering City controlled costs and supporting fair income. I would work with Council to control property tax increases and provide tax and utility bill help for seniors and people with low incomes. I would work with the TTC to find ways to lower transit costs to people save money on commute and reduce traffic on our streets. Note I would also stand up for thousands of ride share and delivery workers by seeking fair base pay and a fairer share of each fare, without increasing the price paid by customers”

(several paragraphs)

Source: Know Your Vote Toronto — candidate questionnaire responses (Toronto Public Library)

Confidence:High

Maqsood Ahmad would review restoring a Gardiner highway connection, lower TTC costs, and improve crossings and cycling safety.

  • Traffic downtown has worsened since part of the Gardiner and its ramps were removed; ask the City to review whether a highway connection can be restored or rebuilt.
  • Work to lower TTC costs, review flexible use of reserved lanes outside rush hours where safe, and improve crossings, cycling safety and taxi/ride-share pickup areas.
“Traffic going in and out of downtown has become harder since part of the Gardiner and its ramps were removed. Drivers face delays near Jarvis Street. I would ask the City to review whether a highway connection can be restored or rebuilt. I would support the best long term option to reduce traffic, shorten travel times and improve safety. I would also work to lower TTC costs, review flexible use of reserved lanes outside rush hours where safe, and improve crossings, cycling safety and pickup and drop off areas for taxis and ride share vehicles.”

(several paragraphs)

Source: Know Your Vote Toronto — candidate questionnaire responses (Toronto Public Library)

Confidence:High

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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?

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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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