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Councillor - Ward 21 (Scarborough Centre) · Toronto

11 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.

Bio

Akina Lalla

No bio on record. Know something?

Michael Thompson Elected (official result)

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Nisha Kumari

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Taiba Ahmed

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Uthish Ganesh

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Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

Akina Lalla

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Bahareh Barahmand

No website or social media listed

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Krissan Veerasingam

No website or social media listed

Krissan Veerasingam backs expanding co-op, non-profit and non-market housing, inclusionary zoning, real rent control

  • Supports expanding co-operative, non-profit and non-market housing.
  • Wants inclusionary zoning requiring affordable homes in new developments.
  • Will advocate to the Province for the return of real rent control and stronger protections against renovictions.
Show their words & source (a page or more)
“I support expanding co-operative, non-profit and non-market housing, while requiring new developments to include affordable homes through inclusionary zoning.”

Source: Krissan Veerasingam for Scarborough Centre · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Madura Shanmugaratnam

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Michael Thompson Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Michael Thompson backed the Scarborough Centre purpose-built rental project with 80 affordable units

  • Worked with partners to bring the rental project to Scarborough Centre.
  • The project delivers hundreds of new homes, including 80 affordable units, near transit, jobs and services.
Show their words & source (reported remarks)
“This milestone is especially meaningful to me. I've worked closely with partners to help bring this project to Scarborough Centre because I know how important it is for residents to have more housing options they can afford.”

Source: City of Toronto marks construction milestone of new purpose-built rentals in Scarborough · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Nisha Kumari

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Patience Evbagharu

No website or social media listed

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Stella Kargiannakis

No website or social media listed

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Taiba Ahmed

No website or social media listed

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

Taiba Ahmed chose 'Expand as-of-right zoning and automate routine permits'

  • Answer: Expand as-of-right zoning and automate routine permits.
“Expand as-of-right zoning and automate routine permits”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 21 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Taiba Ahmed chose 'Yes'; Yes, but I will always strongly oppose downtown-style intensification which prioritizes high-rises and condos

  • Answer: Yes.
  • Yes, but I will always strongly oppose downtown-style intensification which prioritizes high-rises and condos over more appropriate housing types that don't ruin the design and character of our neighbourhoods (usually those which fall within the missing middle).
“Yes, but I will always strongly oppose downtown-style intensification which prioritizes high-rises and condos over more appropriate housing types that don't ruin the design and character of our neighbourhoods (usually those which fall within the missing middle).”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 21 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Taiba Ahmed chose 'Maintain a stable, long-term pipeline of public projects'

  • Answer: Maintain a stable, long-term pipeline of public projects.
“Maintain a stable, long-term pipeline of public projects”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 21 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Taiba Ahmed chose 'Concentrate growth on major streets and near rapid transit'

  • Answer: Concentrate growth on major streets and near rapid transit.
“Concentrate growth on major streets and near rapid transit”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 21 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Taiba Ahmed chose 'Yes'

  • Answer: Yes.
“Yes”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 21 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

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

  • Answer: Build or finance substantially more affordable and supportive housing.
“Build or finance substantially more affordable and supportive housing”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 21 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Taiba Ahmed chose 'Supply land, funding and incentives to non-profit and private providers'

  • Answer: Supply land, funding and incentives to non-profit and private providers.
“Supply land, funding and incentives to non-profit and private providers”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 21 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Uthish Ganesh

No website or social media listed

Uthish Ganesh endorsed No Demovictions' 2026 housing priorities, backing stronger protections against rental displacement and demoviction.

  • Publicly endorsed No Demovictions' 6 housing priorities for Toronto's next City Council.
  • Priorities include protecting tenants affected by rental demolition and preserving existing rental housing.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“Protect all tenants affected by a rental demolition application.”

Source: Municipal Election 2026: Toronto Housing for Voters and Candidates · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Willie Reodica

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Taxes & spending

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

Akina Lalla

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Bahareh Barahmand

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Krissan Veerasingam

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Madura Shanmugaratnam

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Michael Thompson Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Nisha Kumari

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Patience Evbagharu

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Stella Kargiannakis

No website or social media listed

Positions herself as a fighter for taxpayers who tracks public expenditures and calls out absurd ideas.

  • Fights for taxpayers and tracks public expenditures.
  • Calls out absurd ideas at City Hall.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“Stella fights for taxpayers, tracks public expenditures, and calls out absurd ideas.”

Source: Stella Kargiannakis — campaign website

Confidence:High

Taiba Ahmed

No website or social media listed

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

Taiba Ahmed chose 'Yes'; But as mentioned prior, these additional measures should be studied extensively to ensure they have the most m

  • Answer: Yes.
  • But as mentioned prior, these additional measures should be studied extensively to ensure they have the most minimal impact as possible on the average Torontonian, as not to exacerbate the affordability crunch being felt by most of the city.
“But as mentioned prior, these additional measures should be studied extensively to ensure they have the most minimal impact as possible on the average Torontonian, as not to exacerbate the affordability crunch being felt by most of the city.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 21 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Taiba Ahmed chose 'Reduce internal administration, staffing or contract costs'

  • Answer: Reduce internal administration, staffing or contract costs.
“Reduce internal administration, staffing or contract costs”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 21 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Taiba Ahmed chose 'Land-transfer taxes, development charges and taxes on real-estate activity'

  • Answer: Land-transfer taxes, development charges and taxes on real-estate activity.
“Land-transfer taxes, development charges and taxes on real-estate activity”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 21 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Taiba Ahmed 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 21 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Uthish Ganesh

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Willie Reodica

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Emergency services

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

Akina Lalla

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Bahareh Barahmand

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Krissan Veerasingam

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Madura Shanmugaratnam

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Michael Thompson Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Nisha Kumari

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Patience Evbagharu

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Stella Kargiannakis

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Taiba Ahmed

No website or social media listed

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

Taiba Ahmed chose 'Remain approximately constant after inflation'

  • Answer: Remain approximately constant after inflation.
“Remain approximately constant after inflation”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 21 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Taiba Ahmed chose 'Mental-health response, addiction treatment and youth intervention'

  • Answer: Mental-health response, addiction treatment and youth intervention.
“Mental-health response, addiction treatment and youth intervention”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 21 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Uthish Ganesh

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Willie Reodica

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Transit

Can I get where I need to go without driving?

Akina Lalla

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Bahareh Barahmand

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Krissan Veerasingam

No website or social media listed

Krissan Veerasingam, TTC Riders co-chair, vows to fight for frequent bus service, fare freezes and fare capping, and the Scarborough Busway.

  • Co-Chair of TTC Riders; fought against TTC service cuts, advocated for fare freezes and fare capping.
  • Called for the Scarborough Busway after the RT closure.
Show their words & source (a page or more)
“I'll continue fighting for frequent bus service, faster transit, safer streets and transportation investments that respect Scarborough residents' time.”

Source: Krissan Veerasingam for Scarborough Centre · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Madura Shanmugaratnam

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Michael Thompson Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Nisha Kumari

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Patience Evbagharu

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Stella Kargiannakis

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Taiba Ahmed

No website or social media listed

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

Taiba Ahmed chose 'Deliveries, trades, emergency vehicles and accessibility'

  • Answer: Deliveries, trades, emergency vehicles and accessibility.
“Deliveries, trades, emergency vehicles and accessibility”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 21 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Taiba Ahmed chose 'Accessibility, geographic coverage and minimum service standards'

  • Answer: Accessibility, geographic coverage and minimum service standards.
“Accessibility, geographic coverage and minimum service standards”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 21 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Taiba Ahmed chose 'More frequent and reliable service on existing routes'

  • Answer: More frequent and reliable service on existing routes.
“More frequent and reliable service on existing routes”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 21 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Taiba Ahmed chose 'No'; I don't believe it's appropriate to ask residents to directly pay yet another tax during a cost-of-living cris

  • Answer: No.
  • I don't believe it's appropriate to ask residents to directly pay yet another tax during a cost-of-living crisis. The city has explored other revenue-raising mechanisms that do not impact the average Torontonian, like a 2 cent commercial parking levy with exemptions for small businesses.
“I don't believe it's appropriate to ask residents to directly pay yet another tax during a cost-of-living crisis. The city has explored other revenue-raising mechanisms that do not impact the average Torontonian, like a 2 cent commercial parking levy with exemptions for small businesses.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 21 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Uthish Ganesh

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Willie Reodica

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?

Akina Lalla

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Bahareh Barahmand

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Krissan Veerasingam

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Madura Shanmugaratnam

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Michael Thompson Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Nisha Kumari

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Patience Evbagharu

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Stella Kargiannakis

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Taiba Ahmed

No website or social media listed

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

Taiba Ahmed chose 'Yes'; This type of transparency measure is extremely important for a city that is constantly struggling with project

  • Answer: Yes.
  • This type of transparency measure is extremely important for a city that is constantly struggling with projects running over schedule and over budget. Allowing journalists and the general public to audit individual projects for waste is an effective way to ensure council spends responsibly.
“This type of transparency measure is extremely important for a city that is constantly struggling with projects running over schedule and over budget. Allowing journalists and the general public to audit individual projects for waste is an effective way to ensure council spends responsibly.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 21 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Taiba Ahmed 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 21 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Taiba Ahmed chose 'Publicly press for greater authority, revenue and a different fiscal arrangement'

  • Answer: Publicly press for greater authority, revenue and a different fiscal arrangement.
“Publicly press for greater authority, revenue and a different fiscal arrangement”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 21 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Taiba Ahmed chose 'Protect protest subject to clear rules for locations, access routes and duration'

  • Answer: Protect protest subject to clear rules for locations, access routes and duration.
“Protect protest subject to clear rules for locations, access routes and duration”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 21 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Taiba Ahmed chose 'Restrict their use to narrowly authorized investigations'

  • Answer: Restrict their use to narrowly authorized investigations.
“Restrict their use to narrowly authorized investigations”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 21 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Taiba Ahmed chose 'Move major functions to arm's-length organizations with clear performance mandates'

  • Answer: Move major functions to arm's-length organizations with clear performance mandates.
“Move major functions to arm's-length organizations with clear performance mandates”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 21 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Taiba Ahmed chose 'Public data and systems that measure outcomes and hold departments accountable'

  • Answer: Public data and systems that measure outcomes and hold departments accountable.
“Public data and systems that measure outcomes and hold departments accountable”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 21 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Taiba Ahmed chose 'the powers should sit unused regardless of who holds them'

  • Answer: the powers should sit unused regardless of who holds them.
“the powers should sit unused regardless of who holds them”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 21 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Uthish Ganesh

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Willie Reodica

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Roads & infrastructure

Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?

Akina Lalla

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Bahareh Barahmand

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Krissan Veerasingam

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Madura Shanmugaratnam

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Michael Thompson Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Nisha Kumari

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Patience Evbagharu

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Stella Kargiannakis

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Taiba Ahmed

No website or social media listed

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

Taiba Ahmed chose 'Introduce a levy or other recurring source reserved for maintenance'

  • Answer: Introduce a levy or other recurring source reserved for maintenance.
“Introduce a levy or other recurring source reserved for maintenance”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 21 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Taiba Ahmed chose 'Markets, events, patios, recreation and cultural programming'

  • Answer: Markets, events, patios, recreation and cultural programming.
“Markets, events, patios, recreation and cultural programming”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 21 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Uthish Ganesh

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Willie Reodica

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Economy

Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?

Akina Lalla

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Bahareh Barahmand

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Krissan Veerasingam

No website or social media listed

Krissan Veerasingam wants employment lands protected from redevelopment and main-street policies supporting local entrepreneurs over

  • Will fight to protect employment lands from redevelopment.
  • Will advocate for policies supporting main streets, affordable commercial spaces, and local entrepreneurs, not just national retailers.
  • Promotes Scarborough small businesses through projects like the RT Food Tour.
Show their words & source (a page or more)
“I'll fight to protect employment lands from redevelopment and support local businesses that create stable jobs within our neighbourhoods.”

Source: Krissan Veerasingam for Scarborough Centre · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Madura Shanmugaratnam

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Michael Thompson Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Nisha Kumari

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Patience Evbagharu

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Stella Kargiannakis

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Taiba Ahmed

No website or social media listed

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

Taiba Ahmed 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 21 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Taiba Ahmed 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 21 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Uthish Ganesh

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Willie Reodica

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Environment

Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?

Akina Lalla

No website or social media listed

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Bahareh Barahmand

No website or social media listed

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Krissan Veerasingam

No website or social media listed

Krissan Veerasingam's environmental work includes Repair Cafés that keep goods in use and a proposed Youth Climate Corps for parks

  • Through the Scarborough Environmental Association, launched monthly Repair Cafés, keeping hundreds of dollars in residents' pockets while reducing waste.
  • Advocating for a Youth Climate Corps for paid youth work improving parks, restoring natural spaces, and retrofitting buildings.
Show their words & source (a page or more)
“Through the Scarborough Environmental Association, I've helped launch monthly Repair Cafés that repair clothing, electronics, appliances and bicycles for free, keeping hundreds of dollars in the pockets of residents, while reducing waste.”

Source: Krissan Veerasingam for Scarborough Centre · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Madura Shanmugaratnam

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Michael Thompson Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Nisha Kumari

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Patience Evbagharu

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Stella Kargiannakis

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Taiba Ahmed

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Uthish Ganesh

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Willie Reodica

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Healthcare

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

Akina Lalla

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Bahareh Barahmand

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Krissan Veerasingam

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Madura Shanmugaratnam

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Michael Thompson Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Nisha Kumari

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Patience Evbagharu

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Stella Kargiannakis

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Taiba Ahmed

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Uthish Ganesh

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Willie Reodica

No website or social media listed

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Growth & development

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

Akina Lalla

No website or social media listed

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Bahareh Barahmand

No website or social media listed

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Krissan Veerasingam

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Madura Shanmugaratnam

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Michael Thompson Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Nisha Kumari

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Patience Evbagharu

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Stella Kargiannakis

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Taiba Ahmed

No website or social media listed

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Uthish Ganesh

No website or social media listed

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Willie Reodica

No website or social media listed

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Social & community services

Who looks after the most vulnerable residents?

Akina Lalla

No website or social media listed

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Bahareh Barahmand

No website or social media listed

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Krissan Veerasingam

No website or social media listed

Krissan Veerasingam will expand neighbourhood affordability programs — free repairs, clothing swaps, tool sharing

  • Helped launch monthly Repair Cafés repairing clothing, electronics, appliances and bicycles free.
  • Created community programs: sewing classes, nature walks, gardening programs, repair workshops, mentorship.
Show their words & source (a page or more)
“As your City Councillor, I'll continue expanding these neighbourhood-based affordability programs so every resident has access to practical support close to home.”

Source: Krissan Veerasingam for Scarborough Centre · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Madura Shanmugaratnam

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Michael Thompson Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Nisha Kumari

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Patience Evbagharu

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Stella Kargiannakis

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Taiba Ahmed

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Uthish Ganesh

No website or social media listed

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Willie Reodica

No website or social media listed

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Active transportation

Can I walk and bike safely around town?

Akina Lalla

No website or social media listed

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Bahareh Barahmand

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Krissan Veerasingam

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Madura Shanmugaratnam

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Michael Thompson Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Nisha Kumari

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Patience Evbagharu

No website or social media listed

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Stella Kargiannakis

No website or social media listed

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Taiba Ahmed

No website or social media listed

Taiba Ahmed chose 'Finish approved projects but undertake few additional road reallocations'

  • Answer: Finish approved projects but undertake few additional road reallocations.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“Finish approved projects but undertake few additional road reallocations”

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 21 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Uthish Ganesh

No website or social media listed

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Willie Reodica

No website or social media listed

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Arts & culture

Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?

Akina Lalla

No website or social media listed

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Bahareh Barahmand

No website or social media listed

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Krissan Veerasingam

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Madura Shanmugaratnam

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Michael Thompson Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Nisha Kumari

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Patience Evbagharu

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Stella Kargiannakis

No website or social media listed

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Taiba Ahmed

No website or social media listed

Taiba Ahmed chose 'Planning and property measures that preserve existing venues and workspaces'

  • Answer: Planning and property measures that preserve existing venues and workspaces.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“Planning and property measures that preserve existing venues and workspaces”

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 21 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Uthish Ganesh

No website or social media listed

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Willie Reodica

No website or social media listed

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Data centres

Should energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?

Akina Lalla

No website or social media listed

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Bahareh Barahmand

No website or social media listed

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Krissan Veerasingam

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Madura Shanmugaratnam

No website or social media listed

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Michael Thompson Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

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Nisha Kumari

No website or social media listed

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Patience Evbagharu

No website or social media listed

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Stella Kargiannakis

No website or social media listed

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Taiba Ahmed

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Uthish Ganesh

No website or social media listed

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Willie Reodica

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Water & waste

Is our drinking water safe and our waste handled?

Akina Lalla

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Bahareh Barahmand

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Krissan Veerasingam

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Madura Shanmugaratnam

No website or social media listed

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Michael Thompson Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

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Nisha Kumari

No website or social media listed

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Patience Evbagharu

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Stella Kargiannakis

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Taiba Ahmed

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Uthish Ganesh

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Willie Reodica

No website or social media listed

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Bylaw enforcement

Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?

Akina Lalla

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Bahareh Barahmand

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Krissan Veerasingam

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Madura Shanmugaratnam

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Michael Thompson Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Nisha Kumari

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Patience Evbagharu

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Stella Kargiannakis

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Taiba Ahmed

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Uthish Ganesh

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Willie Reodica

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

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