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Parthi Kandavel

Candidate for Councillor - Ward 20 (Scarborough Southwest)

Elected (official result)

In their own words

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Where they stand

Every candidate in this race is shown against the same 16 issues, in the same order, whether or not we’ve found something for each one. Why we do it this way.

Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

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.
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“Responsible planning and building truly affordable housing”

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

Confidence:High

Taxes & spending

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

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Emergency services

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

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.
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“Prioritizing neighbourhood safety and addressing root causes of crime”

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

Confidence:High

Transit

Can I get where I need to go without driving?

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.
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“investing in public transit”

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

Confidence:High

Government

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

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.
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“Demanding accountable and transparent government”

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

Confidence:High

Roads & infrastructure

Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?

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

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

Confidence:High

Economy

Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?

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Environment

Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?

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

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?

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

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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