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Councillor - Ward 20 (Scarborough Southwest) · Toronto

8 candidates for 1 seat

Everyone is compared on the same 16 issues, in the same order. Candidates are listed alphabetically, and the order of issues is not a ranking. Each candidate's bio appears at the top, above the issues. How this works.

Candidate positions for Councillor - Ward 20 (Scarborough Southwest), by issue
Issue	Ariel-Rachel Karokis No website or social media listed	Kevin Rupasinghe No website or social media listed	Laikul Choudhury No website or social media listed	Luigi Lisciandro No website or social media listed	Mohammad Ali Reza No website or social media listed	Naser Kaid No website or social media listed	Parthi KandavelElected (official result) No website or social media listed	Sharmina Nasrin No website or social media listed
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HousingWill I be able to afford to live here?	Calls for investigating and reducing property taxes and immediately approving and building more homes to ease housing supply pressure. Investigate and reduce property tax. Start approving and building more homes and buildings immediately. More supply would ease pressure from the limited housing available. Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences) “We need to investigate and reduce Property Tax. As well as, start approving and start building more Homes and Buildings immediately. With more quantity it would ease the pressure from the limited supply we have at the moment.” Source: Know Your Vote T.O. — candidate questionnaire Confidence:High	This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Yes'; Encampments are never the answer, but neither is dispersing their residents without giving them a place to go. Answer: Yes. Encampments are never the answer, but neither is dispersing their residents without giving them a place to go. We need a holistic Housing First approach to prevent homelessness before it starts and rapidly get anyone experiencing homelessness into a home of their own that they can trust is safe. “Encampments are never the answer, but neither is dispersing their residents without giving them a place to go. We need a holistic Housing First approach to prevent homelessness before it starts and rapidly get anyone experiencing homelessness into a home of their own that they can trust is safe.” (a few sentences) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Yes'; Young people should be able to find a home close to their parents without staying in their basements, and seni Answer: Yes. Young people should be able to find a home close to their parents without staying in their basements, and seniors deserve to downsize in the same areas they spent their lives in. Allowing buildings with more units provides the gentle density we need in areas that people already want to live in. “Young people should be able to find a home close to their parents without staying in their basements, and seniors deserve to downsize in the same areas they spent their lives in. Allowing buildings with more units provides the gentle density we need in areas that people already want to live in.” (a few sentences) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Build or finance substantially more affordable and supportive housing' Answer: Build or finance substantially more affordable and supportive housing. More affordable homes are the only answer to Toronto's housing crisis. A new wave of social housing is part of supporting a new generation struggling with affordability, and would bring serious benefits: decreasing homelessness, crime, and health costs, while increasing access to jobs and education. “More affordable homes are the only answer to Toronto's housing crisis. A new wave of social housing is part of supporting a new generation struggling with affordability, and would bring serious benefits: decreasing homelessness, crime, and health costs, while increasing access to jobs and education.” (a few sentences) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Supply land, funding and incentives to non-profit and private providers' Answer: Supply land, funding and incentives to non-profit and private providers. The biggest role we can play in the short-term is as a partner, but the City will have to take on a much larger role as direct provider. I intend to champion both of these approaches to tackle housing affordability. “The biggest role we can play in the short-term is as a partner, but the City will have to take on a much larger role as direct provider. I intend to champion both of these approaches to tackle housing affordability.” (a few sentences) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Expand apprenticeships, training and recognition of international credentials' Answer: Expand apprenticeships, training and recognition of international credentials. “Expand apprenticeships, training and recognition of international credentials” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Concentrate growth on major streets and near rapid transit'; Growth needs to be handled across the city Answer: Concentrate growth on major streets and near rapid transit. Growth needs to be handled across the city, with different measures in different contexts. Our major corridors and transit hubs have the most potential to support new residents leveraging existing infrastructure. “Growth needs to be handled across the city, with different measures in different contexts. Our major corridors and transit hubs have the most potential to support new residents leveraging existing infrastructure.” (a few sentences) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Expand as-of-right zoning and automate routine permits'; This is one area where standards and more automatic Answer: Expand as-of-right zoning and automate routine permits. This is one area where standards and more automatic approvals for reasonable proposals will help government more efficiently deliver in service of residents who need affordable places to call home. “This is one area where standards and more automatic approvals for reasonable proposals will help government more efficiently deliver in service of residents who need affordable places to call home.” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Think we’ve got this wrong?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Mohammad Ali Reza supports Toronto's MURA affordable-housing program and calls for more clarity and accountability from City-supported Told The Green Line he supports the MURA program for affordable housing. Called for more clarity and accountability from City-supported initiatives. Campaign vision: accessible housing options so every family has a real chance to get ahead. Show their words & sourceHide (reported remarks) “Reza and Bradford also called for more clarity and accountability from City-supported initiatives.” Source: The Green Line — Why these Torontonians are struggling to afford affordable housing (via europesays) · October 17, 2026 Confidence:High	Invest in public/affordable housing; shelter plus rent subsidies; protect tenants from unreasonable increases. Immediate temporary shelter plus support finding permanent housing for anyone experiencing homelessness. Protect tenants from unreasonable rent increases; keep rents affordable. City subsidies to help low-income individuals and families pay rent. Governments must invest in public and affordable housing to prevent homelessness. Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences) “Governments must invest in public and affordable housing to prevent homelessness. Housing is a basic human need, not a privilege. No one should be left on the streets.” Source: Know Your Vote T.O. — candidate questionnaire Confidence:High	Parthi Kandavel backs increasing affordable housing and responsible planning, keeping development in Scarborough Southwest thoughtful and Building truly affordable housing is a stated priority; development in the ward should be thoughtful and responsible. Community voices should be heard early in the planning process. Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences) “Responsible planning and building truly affordable housing” Source: Parthi Kandavel – Ward 20 (Scarborough Southwest) · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High	Sharmina Nasrin supports Toronto's MURA affordable-housing program, telling The Green Line she backs it. Expressed interest in learning more about a tenant's MURA case and said she supports the MURA program. MURA funds affordable housing acquisition. Show their words & sourceHide (reported remarks) “Nasrin and Reza, each said they support the MURA program.” Source: The Green Line — Why these Torontonians are struggling to afford affordable housing (via europesays) · October 17, 2026 Confidence:High
Taxes & spendingWhat happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?	Raise the alarm on city spending; eliminate waste and corruption; redirect money to essential services. Prioritize raising concern on City Spending. Eliminate waste and corruption. Redirect taxpayers' money back to essential services Torontonians rely on every day. Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences) “One thing that I would prioritize right from the get-go would be, to raise concern on City Spending, eliminate Waste and Corruption, and redirect the tax payers money back to the essential services every Torontonian relies on everyday.” Source: Know Your Vote T.O. — candidate questionnaire Confidence:High	This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Yes'; Absolutely we need funding from provincial and federal governments, and a diverse set of local revenue tools, Answer: Yes. Absolutely we need funding from provincial and federal governments, and a diverse set of local revenue tools, such as a commercial parking levy, so that we stop over-relying on the property tax base. “Absolutely we need funding from provincial and federal governments, and a diverse set of local revenue tools, such as a commercial parking levy, so that we stop over-relying on the property tax base.” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Raise taxes, fees or other revenue'; Critical services & infrastructure that residents rely cannot be cut. Answer: Raise taxes, fees or other revenue. Critical services & infrastructure that residents rely cannot be cut. We need to diversify our revenue streams beyond over-relying on the property tax base, to ensure shortfalls don't happen. Over time, I am committed to applying my engineering efficiency to ensure every resource is well-spent. “Critical services & infrastructure that residents rely cannot be cut. We need to diversify our revenue streams beyond over-relying on the property tax base, to ensure shortfalls don't happen. Over time, I am committed to applying my engineering efficiency to ensure every resource is well-spent.” (a few sentences) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Grow approximately with inflation and population' Answer: Grow approximately with inflation and population. “Grow approximately with inflation and population” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Property taxes or new municipal income or sales taxes, if authorized' Answer: Property taxes or new municipal income or sales taxes, if authorized. “Property taxes or new municipal income or sales taxes, if authorized” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Think we’ve got this wrong?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Emergency servicesWhen I call for help, will it come fast enough?	Make public safety first act: properly fund police, harsher punishments, more patrols. First act on council would be public safety, citing rising assaults, break-ins, vandalism, stabbings, shootings and gang activity. Fight to properly fund the Toronto Police Department. Advocate for harsher punishments for criminals; push for more police patrols. Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences) “I will fight to properly fund the Police Department, and advocate for harsher punishments for the criminals.” Source: Know Your Vote T.O. — candidate questionnaire Confidence:High	This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Mental-health response, addiction treatment and youth intervention'; These all must work together. Answer: Mental-health response, addiction treatment and youth intervention. These all must work together. However, the biggest gap we can fill is in crisis and prevention services. The Toronto Community Crisis Service has diverted more than 75% of mental health & wellness calls away from police, allowing them to focus on critical matters. “These all must work together. However, the biggest gap we can fill is in crisis and prevention services. The Toronto Community Crisis Service has diverted more than 75% of mental health & wellness calls away from police, allowing them to focus on critical matters.” (a few sentences) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Decrease after inflation, with some responsibilities and funding transferred to civilian services' Answer: Decrease after inflation, with some responsibilities and funding transferred to civilian services. Civilian services such as traffic wardens or Toronto Community Crisis Service social and health workers can much more cost-effectively resolve issues than relying on police, as can automated enforcement such as streetcar cameras. Then policing resources can stay focused on the most critical items. “Civilian services such as traffic wardens or Toronto Community Crisis Service social and health workers can much more cost-effectively resolve issues than relying on police, as can automated enforcement such as streetcar cameras. Then policing resources can stay focused on the most critical items.” (a few sentences) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Think we’ve got this wrong?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Mohammad Ali Reza promises safer streets and stronger neighbourhoods through consistent, community-focused local leadership. Building safer communities is a core pillar: safer streets, stronger neighbourhoods. Vision: streets that feel safe day and night. Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more) “Safer streets and stronger neighbourhoods start with consistent, community-focused local leadership.” Source: Mohammad Ali Reza · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High	Zero tolerance for violence and harassment; enforce the law consistently to protect public safety. Everyone has the right to use public streets, buses and parks without fear, harassment or violence. Those who threaten others, commit violence or violate the law must be held accountable. Enforce the law consistently, with zero tolerance for violence and harassment. Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences) “Anyone who threatens others, commits violence, or violates the law must be held accountable. Authorities should enforce the law consistently, with zero tolerance for violence and harassment, to protect everyone's freedom, dignity, and safety in public places.” Source: Know Your Vote T.O. — candidate questionnaire Confidence:High	Parthi Kandavel prioritizes neighbourhood safety and addressing the root causes of crime, with community-centred, locally sourced solutions. Prioritizing neighbourhood safety and addressing root causes of crime. Seeking community-centered and locally-sourced solutions. Working with TCHC and other organizations on safety. Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences) “Prioritizing neighbourhood safety and addressing root causes of crime” Source: Parthi Kandavel – Ward 20 (Scarborough Southwest) · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
TransitCan I get where I need to go without driving?	Opposes bike lanes and streetcars as traffic congestion; supports more buses, more subways, and bringing back car lanes. Bike lanes and streetcars congest streets and should go. Supports more buses and more subway. In favour of bringing back more car lanes. Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences) “The bike lanes and streetcars have congested our streets, and need to go! 1) The vehicles on the bike lanes are a hazard to drivers and to pedestrians, they hardly ever follow any rules of the road, have ZERO regulations, and cant be punished for their violations. 2) The concept of a streetcar is nice, BUT, when they make a stop they shut down traffic in the process. Track and Cable maintenance result in more road closures. I support more busses, and more subway. I'm in favour to bring back more car lanes to the streets.” Source: Know Your Vote T.O. — candidate questionnaire Confidence:High	This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'More frequent and reliable service on existing routes'; All of these are needed, they go together Answer: More frequent and reliable service on existing routes. All of these are needed, they go together, and a piecemeal approach will continue to fail delivering Toronto residents the transit we deserve. Frequent, reliable service is the fastest win through our operating budget, and major capital investment will be needed for State of Good Repair & expansion. “All of these are needed, they go together, and a piecemeal approach will continue to fail delivering Toronto residents the transit we deserve. Frequent, reliable service is the fastest win through our operating budget, and major capital investment will be needed for State of Good Repair & expansion.” (a few sentences) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Transit, walking and cycling'; Moving people and goods needs to be the priority on streets Answer: Transit, walking and cycling. Moving people and goods needs to be the priority on streets, as well as ensuring they are vibrant places for commerce. As well as passenger capacity, deliveries, trades, emergency vehicles and accessibility need to be designed in too. “Moving people and goods needs to be the priority on streets, as well as ensuring they are vibrant places for commerce. As well as passenger capacity, deliveries, trades, emergency vehicles and accessibility need to be designed in too.” (a few sentences) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Mandatory reporting on trips, collisions, congestion and curb use' Answer: Mandatory reporting on trips, collisions, congestion and curb use. Toronto needs to be proactive and quick with regulating this tech or we risk a repeat of what happened with Uber; the world is changing fast and our elected leaders need to keep up. “Toronto needs to be proactive and quick with regulating this tech or we risk a repeat of what happened with Uber; the world is changing fast and our elected leaders need to keep up.” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Yes'; Congestion is a key issue for Toronto, and is holding back our entire economy. I am uniquely positioned as a t Answer: Yes. Congestion is a key issue for Toronto, and is holding back our entire economy. I am uniquely positioned as a transportation engineer to lead City Council forward in using the transportation assets we have as efficiently as possible so we can get Toronto moving without blowing through our budget. “Congestion is a key issue for Toronto, and is holding back our entire economy. I am uniquely positioned as a transportation engineer to lead City Council forward in using the transportation assets we have as efficiently as possible so we can get Toronto moving without blowing through our budget.” (a few sentences) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Think we’ve got this wrong?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Mohammad Ali Reza wants transit reliability improved as part of city services that actually work. Commitment: from road repairs to transit reliability, residents deserve city services that actually work. Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more) “From road repairs to transit reliability, residents deserve city services that actually work.” Source: Mohammad Ali Reza · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Parthi Kandavel backs investing in public transit and increasing bus frequency to tackle congestion. Campaigned on the need for better transit. Priority: increasing bus frequency, road safety, and tackling congestion. Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences) “investing in public transit” Source: Parthi Kandavel – Ward 20 (Scarborough Southwest) · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
GovernmentWill decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Publicly press for greater authority, revenue and a different fiscal arrangement' Answer: Publicly press for greater authority, revenue and a different fiscal arrangement. We have to be pragmatic and work with what we have, building partnerships whenever there are shared goals. Part of a Councillor's role should be to also advocate so that provincial counterparts share the same priorities as local representatives, so there are more partnership opportunities. “We have to be pragmatic and work with what we have, building partnerships whenever there are shared goals. Part of a Councillor's role should be to also advocate so that provincial counterparts share the same priorities as local representatives, so there are more partnership opportunities.” (a few sentences) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Expand permanent city staff and internal operational capacity' Answer: Expand permanent city staff and internal operational capacity. “Expand permanent city staff and internal operational capacity” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Permits, licences, payments and service requests' Answer: Permits, licences, payments and service requests. “Permits, licences, payments and service requests” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'the powers should sit unused regardless of who holds them' Answer: the powers should sit unused regardless of who holds them. I don't believe the Ford government thought these through when creating strong mayor powers. There could be a model where Ontario mayors take a stronger executive role, but that will need work. As it stands, it is better to work with Council on issues, and I'd like to see municipal ranked ballots. “I don't believe the Ford government thought these through when creating strong mayor powers. There could be a model where Ontario mayors take a stronger executive role, but that will need work. As it stands, it is better to work with Council on issues, and I'd like to see municipal ranked ballots.” (a few sentences) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Yes'; Yes, transparent reporting is essential to project management and control, and provides accountability and imp Answer: Yes. Yes, transparent reporting is essential to project management and control, and provides accountability and improvement opportunities in any context, including the City's projects. “Yes, transparent reporting is essential to project management and control, and provides accountability and improvement opportunities in any context, including the City's projects.” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Establish citywide limits on access, retention, auditing and data sharing' Answer: Establish citywide limits on access, retention, auditing and data sharing. Automated enforcement such as red light cameras or streetcar cameras save lives and resources. Only the City and its services should have access to that data, with minimal retention, appropriate training, and disciplinary measures. Private sector groups like FLOCK should never have access. “Automated enforcement such as red light cameras or streetcar cameras save lives and resources. Only the City and its services should have access to that data, with minimal retention, appropriate training, and disciplinary measures. Private sector groups like FLOCK should never have access.” (a few sentences) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Strengthen professional project management, procurement and contracting' Answer: Strengthen professional project management, procurement and contracting. “Strengthen professional project management, procurement and contracting” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Accept significant disruption unless there is an immediate safety threat' Answer: Accept significant disruption unless there is an immediate safety threat. We have a right to freedom of expression & peaceful assembly enshrined in the Charter. Restricting protest opens us to costly litigation. Intimidation, harassment, & assault are illegal under the Criminal Code. Adequate planning & enforcement can allow protest while mitigating any safety concerns. “We have a right to freedom of expression & peaceful assembly enshrined in the Charter. Restricting protest opens us to costly litigation. Intimidation, harassment, & assault are illegal under the Criminal Code. Adequate planning & enforcement can allow protest while mitigating any safety concerns.” (a few sentences) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Think we’ve got this wrong?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Parthi Kandavel demands accountable and transparent government, and says Scarborough deserves the same quality of services as any part of Demanding accountable and transparent government. City resources should be delivered more fairly; Scarborough deserves the same quality of services as any part of Toronto. Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences) “Demanding accountable and transparent government” Source: Parthi Kandavel – Ward 20 (Scarborough Southwest) · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Roads & infrastructureWill the things I use every day actually get fixed?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Introduce a levy or other recurring source reserved for maintenance' Answer: Introduce a levy or other recurring source reserved for maintenance. Introducing a commercial parking levy would bring $0.5 to $1.5 billion per year which could be invested into our infrastructure. “Introducing a commercial parking levy would bring $0.5 to $1.5 billion per year which could be invested into our infrastructure.” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Cleanliness, roads, sidewalks, snow clearing, washrooms and routine park care' Answer: Cleanliness, roads, sidewalks, snow clearing, washrooms and routine park care. Starting with basic maintenance is important, but major improvements and stronger programming and activities are vital as well. “Starting with basic maintenance is important, but major improvements and stronger programming and activities are vital as well.” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Think we’ve got this wrong?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Mohammad Ali Reza commits to fixing roads and ending endless construction delays. Concrete commitment: fixing roads and ending endless construction delays. Residents deserve city services that actually work, from road repairs to transit reliability. Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more) “Fixing our roads and ending endless construction delays.” Source: Mohammad Ali Reza · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High	Would make winter snow and ice removal a priority so streets, sidewalks, bike lanes and transit stops are cleared promptly. Snow and ice on sidewalks, bike lanes and main roads create serious winter hazards. Make snow and ice removal a priority with prompt clearing of streets, sidewalks and transit stops. Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences) “I will make snow and ice removal a priority, ensuring that streets, sidewalks, and transit stops are cleared promptly.” Source: Know Your Vote T.O. — candidate questionnaire Confidence:High	Parthi Kandavel prioritizes road safety and tackling congestion, including increasing bus frequency. Priority: increasing bus frequency, road safety, and tackling congestion. Wants development supported by local infrastructure that reflects residents' needs. Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences) “Increasing bus frequency, road safety, and tackle congestion” Source: Parthi Kandavel – Ward 20 (Scarborough Southwest) · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
EconomyWill our main streets and local jobs thrive?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Housing affordability, transportation, safety and quality of life' Answer: Housing affordability, transportation, safety and quality of life. “Housing affordability, transportation, safety and quality of life” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Expand housing, transportation, public safety and infrastructure' Answer: Expand housing, transportation, public safety and infrastructure. “Expand housing, transportation, public safety and infrastructure” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Think we’ve got this wrong?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Mohammad Ali Reza pledges to support local businesses so they can grow, develop and succeed. Commitment: supporting local businesses to grow, develop and succeed. Vision: a ward where small businesses can grow. Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more) “Supporting local businesses to grow, develop and succeed.” Source: Mohammad Ali Reza · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High	Lower cost of living by supporting local farmers, fair competition with imports, and local jobs. Support local farmers and help them increase production. Encourage fair competition with imported products to create competitive prices and consumer choice. Support local jobs and make food more affordable for families. Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences) “My goal is to help lower the cost of living by supporting local farmers and helping them increase production. By strengthening local agriculture and encouraging fair competition with imported products, we can give consumers more choices, create competitive prices, support local jobs, and make food more affordable for families.” Source: Know Your Vote T.O. — candidate questionnaire Confidence:High	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
EnvironmentIs the candidate protecting the nature we live in?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Parthi Kandavel wants the Scarborough Bluffs protected and parks improved, and the suburbs–downtown gap in public resources closed. Protecting the Scarborough Bluffs and improving our parks. Reducing the gap between the suburbs and downtown in public resources and funding. Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences) “Protecting the Scarborough Bluffs and improving our parks” Source: Parthi Kandavel – Ward 20 (Scarborough Southwest) · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
HealthcareWill there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Growth & developmentHow fast should we grow, and who decides what gets built where?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Social & community servicesWho looks after the most vulnerable residents?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Parthi Kandavel wants funding secured for childcare services and workers, drawing on his years as a teacher and TDSB trustee. Securing funding for childcare services and workers. Chairs the City-School Boards Advisory Committee. Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences) “Securing funding for childcare services and workers” Source: Parthi Kandavel – Ward 20 (Scarborough Southwest) · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Active transportationCan I walk and bike safely around town?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Finish approved projects but undertake few additional road reallocations' Answer: Finish approved projects but undertake few additional road reallocations. Provincial legislation will interfere with some options to 'Accelerate', but there are many opportunities to build a safe, connected cycling network, including in the inner suburbs, while complying with provincial laws. I'm committed to seizing those opportunities to make streets safe for everyone. Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences) “Provincial legislation will interfere with some options to 'Accelerate', but there are many opportunities to build a safe, connected cycling network, including in the inner suburbs, while complying with provincial laws. I'm committed to seizing those opportunities to make streets safe for everyone.” Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Arts & cultureDoes the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Grants, city facilities and affordable cultural space'; Funding would be most vital Answer: Grants, city facilities and affordable cultural space. Funding would be most vital, however regulatory reform and protection from displacement are crucial to ensuring we have a thriving arts and culture scene across Toronto. Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence) “Funding would be most vital, however regulatory reform and protection from displacement are crucial to ensuring we have a thriving arts and culture scene across Toronto.” Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Data centresShould energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Water & wasteIs our drinking water safe and our waste handled?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Bylaw enforcementAre the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?

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Ariel-Rachel Karokis

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Laikul Choudhury

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Luigi Lisciandro

No bio on record. Know something?

Mohammad Ali Reza

No bio on record. Know something?

Naser Kaid

No bio on record. Know something?

Parthi Kandavel Elected (official result)

No bio on record. Know something?

Sharmina Nasrin

No bio on record. Know something?

Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

Ariel-Rachel Karokis

No website or social media listed

Calls for investigating and reducing property taxes and immediately approving and building more homes to ease housing supply pressure.

Investigate and reduce property tax.
Start approving and building more homes and buildings immediately.
More supply would ease pressure from the limited housing available.

Show their words & source (a few sentences)

“We need to investigate and reduce Property Tax. As well as, start approving and start building more Homes and Buildings immediately. With more quantity it would ease the pressure from the limited supply we have at the moment.”

Source: Know Your Vote T.O. — candidate questionnaire

Confidence:High

Kevin Rupasinghe

No website or social media listed

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

Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Yes'; Encampments are never the answer, but neither is dispersing their residents without giving them a place to go.

Answer: Yes.
Encampments are never the answer, but neither is dispersing their residents without giving them a place to go. We need a holistic Housing First approach to prevent homelessness before it starts and rapidly get anyone experiencing homelessness into a home of their own that they can trust is safe.

“Encampments are never the answer, but neither is dispersing their residents without giving them a place to go. We need a holistic Housing First approach to prevent homelessness before it starts and rapidly get anyone experiencing homelessness into a home of their own that they can trust is safe.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Yes'; Young people should be able to find a home close to their parents without staying in their basements, and seni

Answer: Yes.
Young people should be able to find a home close to their parents without staying in their basements, and seniors deserve to downsize in the same areas they spent their lives in. Allowing buildings with more units provides the gentle density we need in areas that people already want to live in.

“Young people should be able to find a home close to their parents without staying in their basements, and seniors deserve to downsize in the same areas they spent their lives in. Allowing buildings with more units provides the gentle density we need in areas that people already want to live in.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Build or finance substantially more affordable and supportive housing'

Answer: Build or finance substantially more affordable and supportive housing.
More affordable homes are the only answer to Toronto's housing crisis. A new wave of social housing is part of supporting a new generation struggling with affordability, and would bring serious benefits: decreasing homelessness, crime, and health costs, while increasing access to jobs and education.

“More affordable homes are the only answer to Toronto's housing crisis. A new wave of social housing is part of supporting a new generation struggling with affordability, and would bring serious benefits: decreasing homelessness, crime, and health costs, while increasing access to jobs and education.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Supply land, funding and incentives to non-profit and private providers'

Answer: Supply land, funding and incentives to non-profit and private providers.
The biggest role we can play in the short-term is as a partner, but the City will have to take on a much larger role as direct provider. I intend to champion both of these approaches to tackle housing affordability.

“The biggest role we can play in the short-term is as a partner, but the City will have to take on a much larger role as direct provider. I intend to champion both of these approaches to tackle housing affordability.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Expand apprenticeships, training and recognition of international credentials'

Answer: Expand apprenticeships, training and recognition of international credentials.

“Expand apprenticeships, training and recognition of international credentials”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Concentrate growth on major streets and near rapid transit'; Growth needs to be handled across the city

Answer: Concentrate growth on major streets and near rapid transit.
Growth needs to be handled across the city, with different measures in different contexts. Our major corridors and transit hubs have the most potential to support new residents leveraging existing infrastructure.

“Growth needs to be handled across the city, with different measures in different contexts. Our major corridors and transit hubs have the most potential to support new residents leveraging existing infrastructure.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Expand as-of-right zoning and automate routine permits'; This is one area where standards and more automatic

Answer: Expand as-of-right zoning and automate routine permits.
This is one area where standards and more automatic approvals for reasonable proposals will help government more efficiently deliver in service of residents who need affordable places to call home.

“This is one area where standards and more automatic approvals for reasonable proposals will help government more efficiently deliver in service of residents who need affordable places to call home.”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Laikul Choudhury

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Luigi Lisciandro

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Mohammad Ali Reza

No website or social media listed

Mohammad Ali Reza supports Toronto's MURA affordable-housing program and calls for more clarity and accountability from City-supported

Told The Green Line he supports the MURA program for affordable housing.
Called for more clarity and accountability from City-supported initiatives.
Campaign vision: accessible housing options so every family has a real chance to get ahead.

Show their words & source (reported remarks)

“Reza and Bradford also called for more clarity and accountability from City-supported initiatives.”

Source: The Green Line — Why these Torontonians are struggling to afford affordable housing (via europesays) · October 17, 2026

Confidence:High

Naser Kaid

No website or social media listed

Invest in public/affordable housing; shelter plus rent subsidies; protect tenants from unreasonable increases.

Immediate temporary shelter plus support finding permanent housing for anyone experiencing homelessness.
Protect tenants from unreasonable rent increases; keep rents affordable.
City subsidies to help low-income individuals and families pay rent.
Governments must invest in public and affordable housing to prevent homelessness.

Show their words & source (a few sentences)

“Governments must invest in public and affordable housing to prevent homelessness. Housing is a basic human need, not a privilege. No one should be left on the streets.”

Source: Know Your Vote T.O. — candidate questionnaire

Confidence:High

Parthi Kandavel Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Parthi Kandavel backs increasing affordable housing and responsible planning, keeping development in Scarborough Southwest thoughtful and

Building truly affordable housing is a stated priority; development in the ward should be thoughtful and responsible.
Community voices should be heard early in the planning process.

Show their words & source (a few sentences)

“Responsible planning and building truly affordable housing”

Source: Parthi Kandavel – Ward 20 (Scarborough Southwest) · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Sharmina Nasrin

No website or social media listed

Sharmina Nasrin supports Toronto's MURA affordable-housing program, telling The Green Line she backs it.

Expressed interest in learning more about a tenant's MURA case and said she supports the MURA program.
MURA funds affordable housing acquisition.

Show their words & source (reported remarks)

“Nasrin and Reza, each said they support the MURA program.”

Source: The Green Line — Why these Torontonians are struggling to afford affordable housing (via europesays) · October 17, 2026

Confidence:High

Taxes & spending

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

Ariel-Rachel Karokis

No website or social media listed

Raise the alarm on city spending; eliminate waste and corruption; redirect money to essential services.

Prioritize raising concern on City Spending.
Eliminate waste and corruption.
Redirect taxpayers' money back to essential services Torontonians rely on every day.

Show their words & source (a few sentences)

“One thing that I would prioritize right from the get-go would be, to raise concern on City Spending, eliminate Waste and Corruption, and redirect the tax payers money back to the essential services every Torontonian relies on everyday.”

Source: Know Your Vote T.O. — candidate questionnaire

Confidence:High

Kevin Rupasinghe

No website or social media listed

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

Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Yes'; Absolutely we need funding from provincial and federal governments, and a diverse set of local revenue tools,

Answer: Yes.
Absolutely we need funding from provincial and federal governments, and a diverse set of local revenue tools, such as a commercial parking levy, so that we stop over-relying on the property tax base.

“Absolutely we need funding from provincial and federal governments, and a diverse set of local revenue tools, such as a commercial parking levy, so that we stop over-relying on the property tax base.”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Raise taxes, fees or other revenue'; Critical services & infrastructure that residents rely cannot be cut.

Answer: Raise taxes, fees or other revenue.
Critical services & infrastructure that residents rely cannot be cut. We need to diversify our revenue streams beyond over-relying on the property tax base, to ensure shortfalls don't happen. Over time, I am committed to applying my engineering efficiency to ensure every resource is well-spent.

“Critical services & infrastructure that residents rely cannot be cut. We need to diversify our revenue streams beyond over-relying on the property tax base, to ensure shortfalls don't happen. Over time, I am committed to applying my engineering efficiency to ensure every resource is well-spent.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Grow approximately with inflation and population'

Answer: Grow approximately with inflation and population.

“Grow approximately with inflation and population”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Property taxes or new municipal income or sales taxes, if authorized'

Answer: Property taxes or new municipal income or sales taxes, if authorized.

“Property taxes or new municipal income or sales taxes, if authorized”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Laikul Choudhury

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Luigi Lisciandro

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Mohammad Ali Reza

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Naser Kaid

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Parthi Kandavel Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Sharmina Nasrin

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Emergency services

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

Ariel-Rachel Karokis

No website or social media listed

Make public safety first act: properly fund police, harsher punishments, more patrols.

First act on council would be public safety, citing rising assaults, break-ins, vandalism, stabbings, shootings and gang activity.
Fight to properly fund the Toronto Police Department.
Advocate for harsher punishments for criminals; push for more police patrols.

Show their words & source (a few sentences)

“I will fight to properly fund the Police Department, and advocate for harsher punishments for the criminals.”

Source: Know Your Vote T.O. — candidate questionnaire

Confidence:High

Kevin Rupasinghe

No website or social media listed

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

Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Mental-health response, addiction treatment and youth intervention'; These all must work together.

Answer: Mental-health response, addiction treatment and youth intervention.
These all must work together. However, the biggest gap we can fill is in crisis and prevention services. The Toronto Community Crisis Service has diverted more than 75% of mental health & wellness calls away from police, allowing them to focus on critical matters.

“These all must work together. However, the biggest gap we can fill is in crisis and prevention services. The Toronto Community Crisis Service has diverted more than 75% of mental health & wellness calls away from police, allowing them to focus on critical matters.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Decrease after inflation, with some responsibilities and funding transferred to civilian services'

Answer: Decrease after inflation, with some responsibilities and funding transferred to civilian services.
Civilian services such as traffic wardens or Toronto Community Crisis Service social and health workers can much more cost-effectively resolve issues than relying on police, as can automated enforcement such as streetcar cameras. Then policing resources can stay focused on the most critical items.

“Civilian services such as traffic wardens or Toronto Community Crisis Service social and health workers can much more cost-effectively resolve issues than relying on police, as can automated enforcement such as streetcar cameras. Then policing resources can stay focused on the most critical items.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Laikul Choudhury

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Luigi Lisciandro

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Mohammad Ali Reza

No website or social media listed

Mohammad Ali Reza promises safer streets and stronger neighbourhoods through consistent, community-focused local leadership.

Building safer communities is a core pillar: safer streets, stronger neighbourhoods.
Vision: streets that feel safe day and night.

Show their words & source (a page or more)

“Safer streets and stronger neighbourhoods start with consistent, community-focused local leadership.”

Source: Mohammad Ali Reza · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Naser Kaid

No website or social media listed

Zero tolerance for violence and harassment; enforce the law consistently to protect public safety.

Everyone has the right to use public streets, buses and parks without fear, harassment or violence.
Those who threaten others, commit violence or violate the law must be held accountable.
Enforce the law consistently, with zero tolerance for violence and harassment.

Show their words & source (a few sentences)

“Anyone who threatens others, commits violence, or violates the law must be held accountable. Authorities should enforce the law consistently, with zero tolerance for violence and harassment, to protect everyone's freedom, dignity, and safety in public places.”

Source: Know Your Vote T.O. — candidate questionnaire

Confidence:High

Parthi Kandavel Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Parthi Kandavel prioritizes neighbourhood safety and addressing the root causes of crime, with community-centred, locally sourced solutions.

Prioritizing neighbourhood safety and addressing root causes of crime.
Seeking community-centered and locally-sourced solutions.
Working with TCHC and other organizations on safety.

Show their words & source (a few sentences)

“Prioritizing neighbourhood safety and addressing root causes of crime”

Source: Parthi Kandavel – Ward 20 (Scarborough Southwest) · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Sharmina Nasrin

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Transit

Can I get where I need to go without driving?

Ariel-Rachel Karokis

No website or social media listed

Opposes bike lanes and streetcars as traffic congestion; supports more buses, more subways, and bringing back car lanes.

Bike lanes and streetcars congest streets and should go.
Supports more buses and more subway.
In favour of bringing back more car lanes.

Show their words & source (a few sentences)

“The bike lanes and streetcars have congested our streets, and need to go! 1) The vehicles on the bike lanes are a hazard to drivers and to pedestrians, they hardly ever follow any rules of the road, have ZERO regulations, and cant be punished for their violations. 2) The concept of a streetcar is nice, BUT, when they make a stop they shut down traffic in the process. Track and Cable maintenance result in more road closures. I support more busses, and more subway. I'm in favour to bring back more car lanes to the streets.”

Source: Know Your Vote T.O. — candidate questionnaire

Confidence:High

Kevin Rupasinghe

No website or social media listed

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

Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'More frequent and reliable service on existing routes'; All of these are needed, they go together

Answer: More frequent and reliable service on existing routes.
All of these are needed, they go together, and a piecemeal approach will continue to fail delivering Toronto residents the transit we deserve. Frequent, reliable service is the fastest win through our operating budget, and major capital investment will be needed for State of Good Repair & expansion.

“All of these are needed, they go together, and a piecemeal approach will continue to fail delivering Toronto residents the transit we deserve. Frequent, reliable service is the fastest win through our operating budget, and major capital investment will be needed for State of Good Repair & expansion.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Transit, walking and cycling'; Moving people and goods needs to be the priority on streets

Answer: Transit, walking and cycling.
Moving people and goods needs to be the priority on streets, as well as ensuring they are vibrant places for commerce. As well as passenger capacity, deliveries, trades, emergency vehicles and accessibility need to be designed in too.

“Moving people and goods needs to be the priority on streets, as well as ensuring they are vibrant places for commerce. As well as passenger capacity, deliveries, trades, emergency vehicles and accessibility need to be designed in too.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Mandatory reporting on trips, collisions, congestion and curb use'

Answer: Mandatory reporting on trips, collisions, congestion and curb use.
Toronto needs to be proactive and quick with regulating this tech or we risk a repeat of what happened with Uber; the world is changing fast and our elected leaders need to keep up.

“Toronto needs to be proactive and quick with regulating this tech or we risk a repeat of what happened with Uber; the world is changing fast and our elected leaders need to keep up.”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Yes'; Congestion is a key issue for Toronto, and is holding back our entire economy. I am uniquely positioned as a t

Answer: Yes.
Congestion is a key issue for Toronto, and is holding back our entire economy. I am uniquely positioned as a transportation engineer to lead City Council forward in using the transportation assets we have as efficiently as possible so we can get Toronto moving without blowing through our budget.

“Congestion is a key issue for Toronto, and is holding back our entire economy. I am uniquely positioned as a transportation engineer to lead City Council forward in using the transportation assets we have as efficiently as possible so we can get Toronto moving without blowing through our budget.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Laikul Choudhury

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Luigi Lisciandro

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Mohammad Ali Reza

No website or social media listed

Mohammad Ali Reza wants transit reliability improved as part of city services that actually work.

Commitment: from road repairs to transit reliability, residents deserve city services that actually work.

Show their words & source (a page or more)

“From road repairs to transit reliability, residents deserve city services that actually work.”

Source: Mohammad Ali Reza · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Naser Kaid

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Parthi Kandavel Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Parthi Kandavel backs investing in public transit and increasing bus frequency to tackle congestion.

Campaigned on the need for better transit.
Priority: increasing bus frequency, road safety, and tackling congestion.

Show their words & source (a few sentences)

“investing in public transit”

Source: Parthi Kandavel – Ward 20 (Scarborough Southwest) · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Sharmina Nasrin

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Government

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

Ariel-Rachel Karokis

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Kevin Rupasinghe

No website or social media listed

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

Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Publicly press for greater authority, revenue and a different fiscal arrangement'

Answer: Publicly press for greater authority, revenue and a different fiscal arrangement.
We have to be pragmatic and work with what we have, building partnerships whenever there are shared goals. Part of a Councillor's role should be to also advocate so that provincial counterparts share the same priorities as local representatives, so there are more partnership opportunities.

“We have to be pragmatic and work with what we have, building partnerships whenever there are shared goals. Part of a Councillor's role should be to also advocate so that provincial counterparts share the same priorities as local representatives, so there are more partnership opportunities.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Expand permanent city staff and internal operational capacity'

Answer: Expand permanent city staff and internal operational capacity.

“Expand permanent city staff and internal operational capacity”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Permits, licences, payments and service requests'

Answer: Permits, licences, payments and service requests.

“Permits, licences, payments and service requests”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'the powers should sit unused regardless of who holds them'

Answer: the powers should sit unused regardless of who holds them.
I don't believe the Ford government thought these through when creating strong mayor powers. There could be a model where Ontario mayors take a stronger executive role, but that will need work. As it stands, it is better to work with Council on issues, and I'd like to see municipal ranked ballots.

“I don't believe the Ford government thought these through when creating strong mayor powers. There could be a model where Ontario mayors take a stronger executive role, but that will need work. As it stands, it is better to work with Council on issues, and I'd like to see municipal ranked ballots.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Yes'; Yes, transparent reporting is essential to project management and control, and provides accountability and imp

Answer: Yes.
Yes, transparent reporting is essential to project management and control, and provides accountability and improvement opportunities in any context, including the City's projects.

“Yes, transparent reporting is essential to project management and control, and provides accountability and improvement opportunities in any context, including the City's projects.”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Establish citywide limits on access, retention, auditing and data sharing'

Answer: Establish citywide limits on access, retention, auditing and data sharing.
Automated enforcement such as red light cameras or streetcar cameras save lives and resources. Only the City and its services should have access to that data, with minimal retention, appropriate training, and disciplinary measures. Private sector groups like FLOCK should never have access.

“Automated enforcement such as red light cameras or streetcar cameras save lives and resources. Only the City and its services should have access to that data, with minimal retention, appropriate training, and disciplinary measures. Private sector groups like FLOCK should never have access.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Strengthen professional project management, procurement and contracting'

Answer: Strengthen professional project management, procurement and contracting.

“Strengthen professional project management, procurement and contracting”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Accept significant disruption unless there is an immediate safety threat'

Answer: Accept significant disruption unless there is an immediate safety threat.
We have a right to freedom of expression & peaceful assembly enshrined in the Charter. Restricting protest opens us to costly litigation. Intimidation, harassment, & assault are illegal under the Criminal Code. Adequate planning & enforcement can allow protest while mitigating any safety concerns.

“We have a right to freedom of expression & peaceful assembly enshrined in the Charter. Restricting protest opens us to costly litigation. Intimidation, harassment, & assault are illegal under the Criminal Code. Adequate planning & enforcement can allow protest while mitigating any safety concerns.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Laikul Choudhury

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Luigi Lisciandro

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Mohammad Ali Reza

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Naser Kaid

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Parthi Kandavel Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Parthi Kandavel demands accountable and transparent government, and says Scarborough deserves the same quality of services as any part of

Demanding accountable and transparent government.
City resources should be delivered more fairly; Scarborough deserves the same quality of services as any part of Toronto.

Show their words & source (a few sentences)

“Demanding accountable and transparent government”

Source: Parthi Kandavel – Ward 20 (Scarborough Southwest) · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Sharmina Nasrin

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Roads & infrastructure

Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?

Ariel-Rachel Karokis

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Kevin Rupasinghe

No website or social media listed

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

Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Introduce a levy or other recurring source reserved for maintenance'

Answer: Introduce a levy or other recurring source reserved for maintenance.
Introducing a commercial parking levy would bring $0.5 to $1.5 billion per year which could be invested into our infrastructure.

“Introducing a commercial parking levy would bring $0.5 to $1.5 billion per year which could be invested into our infrastructure.”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Cleanliness, roads, sidewalks, snow clearing, washrooms and routine park care'

Answer: Cleanliness, roads, sidewalks, snow clearing, washrooms and routine park care.
Starting with basic maintenance is important, but major improvements and stronger programming and activities are vital as well.

“Starting with basic maintenance is important, but major improvements and stronger programming and activities are vital as well.”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Laikul Choudhury

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Luigi Lisciandro

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Mohammad Ali Reza

No website or social media listed

Mohammad Ali Reza commits to fixing roads and ending endless construction delays.

Concrete commitment: fixing roads and ending endless construction delays.
Residents deserve city services that actually work, from road repairs to transit reliability.

Show their words & source (a page or more)

“Fixing our roads and ending endless construction delays.”

Source: Mohammad Ali Reza · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Naser Kaid

No website or social media listed

Would make winter snow and ice removal a priority so streets, sidewalks, bike lanes and transit stops are cleared promptly.

Snow and ice on sidewalks, bike lanes and main roads create serious winter hazards.
Make snow and ice removal a priority with prompt clearing of streets, sidewalks and transit stops.

Show their words & source (a few sentences)

“I will make snow and ice removal a priority, ensuring that streets, sidewalks, and transit stops are cleared promptly.”

Source: Know Your Vote T.O. — candidate questionnaire

Confidence:High

Parthi Kandavel Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Parthi Kandavel prioritizes road safety and tackling congestion, including increasing bus frequency.

Priority: increasing bus frequency, road safety, and tackling congestion.
Wants development supported by local infrastructure that reflects residents' needs.

Show their words & source (a few sentences)

“Increasing bus frequency, road safety, and tackle congestion”

Source: Parthi Kandavel – Ward 20 (Scarborough Southwest) · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Sharmina Nasrin

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Economy

Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?

Ariel-Rachel Karokis

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Kevin Rupasinghe

No website or social media listed

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

Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Housing affordability, transportation, safety and quality of life'

Answer: Housing affordability, transportation, safety and quality of life.

“Housing affordability, transportation, safety and quality of life”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Expand housing, transportation, public safety and infrastructure'

Answer: Expand housing, transportation, public safety and infrastructure.

“Expand housing, transportation, public safety and infrastructure”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Laikul Choudhury

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Luigi Lisciandro

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Mohammad Ali Reza

No website or social media listed

Mohammad Ali Reza pledges to support local businesses so they can grow, develop and succeed.

Commitment: supporting local businesses to grow, develop and succeed.
Vision: a ward where small businesses can grow.

Show their words & source (a page or more)

“Supporting local businesses to grow, develop and succeed.”

Source: Mohammad Ali Reza · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Naser Kaid

No website or social media listed

Lower cost of living by supporting local farmers, fair competition with imports, and local jobs.

Support local farmers and help them increase production.
Encourage fair competition with imported products to create competitive prices and consumer choice.
Support local jobs and make food more affordable for families.

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“My goal is to help lower the cost of living by supporting local farmers and helping them increase production. By strengthening local agriculture and encouraging fair competition with imported products, we can give consumers more choices, create competitive prices, support local jobs, and make food more affordable for families.”

Source: Know Your Vote T.O. — candidate questionnaire

Confidence:High

Parthi Kandavel Elected (official result)

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Sharmina Nasrin

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Environment

Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?

Ariel-Rachel Karokis

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Kevin Rupasinghe

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Laikul Choudhury

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Luigi Lisciandro

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Mohammad Ali Reza

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Naser Kaid

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Parthi Kandavel wants the Scarborough Bluffs protected and parks improved, and the suburbs–downtown gap in public resources closed.

Protecting the Scarborough Bluffs and improving our parks.
Reducing the gap between the suburbs and downtown in public resources and funding.

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“Protecting the Scarborough Bluffs and improving our parks”

Source: Parthi Kandavel – Ward 20 (Scarborough Southwest) · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Sharmina Nasrin

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Healthcare

Will there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one?

Ariel-Rachel Karokis

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Kevin Rupasinghe

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Laikul Choudhury

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Luigi Lisciandro

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Mohammad Ali Reza

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Naser Kaid

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Sharmina Nasrin

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Growth & development

How fast should we grow, and who decides what gets built where?

Ariel-Rachel Karokis

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Kevin Rupasinghe

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Laikul Choudhury

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Luigi Lisciandro

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Mohammad Ali Reza

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Naser Kaid

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Parthi Kandavel Elected (official result)

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Sharmina Nasrin

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Who looks after the most vulnerable residents?

Ariel-Rachel Karokis

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Kevin Rupasinghe

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Laikul Choudhury

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Luigi Lisciandro

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Mohammad Ali Reza

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Naser Kaid

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Parthi Kandavel wants funding secured for childcare services and workers, drawing on his years as a teacher and TDSB trustee.

Securing funding for childcare services and workers.
Chairs the City-School Boards Advisory Committee.

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“Securing funding for childcare services and workers”

Source: Parthi Kandavel – Ward 20 (Scarborough Southwest) · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Sharmina Nasrin

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Active transportation

Can I walk and bike safely around town?

Ariel-Rachel Karokis

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Kevin Rupasinghe

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Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Finish approved projects but undertake few additional road reallocations'

Answer: Finish approved projects but undertake few additional road reallocations.
Provincial legislation will interfere with some options to 'Accelerate', but there are many opportunities to build a safe, connected cycling network, including in the inner suburbs, while complying with provincial laws. I'm committed to seizing those opportunities to make streets safe for everyone.

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“Provincial legislation will interfere with some options to 'Accelerate', but there are many opportunities to build a safe, connected cycling network, including in the inner suburbs, while complying with provincial laws. I'm committed to seizing those opportunities to make streets safe for everyone.”

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Laikul Choudhury

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Luigi Lisciandro

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Mohammad Ali Reza

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Naser Kaid

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Parthi Kandavel Elected (official result)

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Sharmina Nasrin

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Arts & culture

Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?

Ariel-Rachel Karokis

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Kevin Rupasinghe

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Kevin Rupasinghe chose 'Grants, city facilities and affordable cultural space'; Funding would be most vital

Answer: Grants, city facilities and affordable cultural space.
Funding would be most vital, however regulatory reform and protection from displacement are crucial to ensuring we have a thriving arts and culture scene across Toronto.

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“Funding would be most vital, however regulatory reform and protection from displacement are crucial to ensuring we have a thriving arts and culture scene across Toronto.”

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 20 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Parthi Kandavel Elected (official result)

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Sharmina Nasrin

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Data centres

Should energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?

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Sharmina Nasrin

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Water & waste

Is our drinking water safe and our waste handled?

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Sharmina Nasrin

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Bylaw enforcement

Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?

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Sharmina Nasrin

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Results source: City of Toronto — Clerk's official declaration of 2026 results (City Clerk John D. Elvidge, Oct 29, 2026)

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