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Taiba Ahmed

Candidate for Councillor - Ward 21 (Scarborough Centre)

In their own words

This candidate hasn’t listed a campaign website or social account with the Town. That says nothing about them as a candidate — it just means less of their material is published online for us to summarise.

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?

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 '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 '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 '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

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 'Yes'

  • Answer: Yes.
“Yes”

(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

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Taxes & spending

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

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

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 '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 '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

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

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Emergency services

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

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?

Transit

Can I get where I need to go without driving?

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

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 '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

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

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Government

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

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

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

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 '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 '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 '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

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Roads & infrastructure

Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?

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

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

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

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Economy

Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?

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?

Environment

Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Healthcare

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

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Growth & development

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

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Social & community services

Who looks after the most vulnerable residents?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Active transportation

Can I walk and bike safely around town?

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

Arts & culture

Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?

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

Data centres

Should energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Water & waste

Is our drinking water safe and our waste handled?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Bylaw enforcement

Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

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