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Councillor - Ward 23 (Scarborough North) · 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.
| Issue | Han Dong No website or social media listed | Jamaal Myers No website or social media listed | John-Mark Oleh No website or social media listed | Kevin Li No website or social media listed | Piravena Sathiyanantham No website or social media listed | Ronald Phen No website or social media listed | Sajawal Javed No website or social media listed | Shaun Chen✓Elected (official result) No website or social media listed |
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| Bio | No bio on record. Know something? | No bio on record. Know something? | No bio on record. Know something? | No bio on record. Know something? | No bio on record. Know something? | No bio on record. Know something? | No bio on record. Know something? | No bio on record. Know something? |
| HousingWill I be able to afford to live here? | Han Dong commits to a ward-wide housing consultation so Scarborough North gets the same housing rules as every other suburban ward
Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more)“I commit to begin the process of giving Scarborough North the same housing rules as every other suburban ward, with a ward-wide consultation and public reporting at every step.” Source: My 100-Day Pledge | Han Dong, Ward 23 Scarborough North · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Jamaal Myers chose 'Yes'
“Yes” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Jamaal Myers chose 'Encourage modular construction, prefabrication and more efficient building methods'
“Encourage modular construction, prefabrication and more efficient building methods” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Jamaal Myers chose '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 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Jamaal Myers chose 'Focus primarily on permitting enough housing and reducing barriers to construction'
“Focus primarily on permitting enough housing and reducing barriers to construction” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Jamaal Myers chose '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 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Jamaal Myers chose 'Permit more apartments and multiplexes in nearly every neighbourhood'
“Permit more apartments and multiplexes in nearly every neighbourhood” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. John-Mark Oleh chose 'Yes'; I support building more homes and rentals to ensure the people of Scarborough North have more affordable housi
“I support building more homes and rentals to ensure the people of Scarborough North have more affordable housing options.” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High John-Mark Oleh chose 'Permit more apartments and multiplexes in nearly every neighbourhood'
“Permit more apartments and multiplexes in nearly every neighbourhood” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High John-Mark Oleh chose 'Yes'; As long as the space meets all of their accessibility, safety, and household needs, only then should they be r
“As long as the space meets all of their accessibility, safety, and household needs, only then should they be required to leave the encampment.” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High John-Mark Oleh chose 'Reduce development charges, parkland payments and related levies'
“Reduce development charges, parkland payments and related levies” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High John-Mark Oleh chose '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 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High John-Mark Oleh chose 'Reduce approval times, development charges and other city-imposed costs'
“By reducing development charges and approval times, we can ensure cheaper new builds for homes and rentals. I will also work with the provincial and federal governments to support our goal to build more affordable housing.” (a few sentences) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 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? |
| Taxes & spendingWhat happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go? | Han Dong says he will treat tax dollars like his own, testing every tax and fee increase against inflation and holding a budget town hall
Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more)“I will treat your tax dollars like my own.” Source: My 100-Day Pledge | Han Dong, Ward 23 Scarborough North · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Jamaal Myers chose 'Yes'
“Yes” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Jamaal Myers chose 'Grow approximately with inflation and population'
“Grow approximately with inflation and population” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Jamaal Myers chose '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 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Jamaal Myers chose 'Reduce or redesign lower-priority services'
“Reduce or redesign lower-priority services” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. John-Mark Oleh chose 'Grow more slowly than inflation, requiring service restraint or alternative revenues'
“Grow more slowly than inflation, requiring service restraint or alternative revenues” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High John-Mark Oleh chose 'Property taxes or new municipal income or sales taxes, if authorized'; On day one, if elected
“On day one, if elected, fiscal responsibility will be my top priority. This means: keeping property taxes low, housing affordable, while providing quality services and programs.” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High John-Mark Oleh chose 'No'
“No” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High John-Mark Oleh chose 'Reduce internal administration, staffing or contract costs'
“It is my belief that we must work to find efficiencies within City Hall while ensuring that core services may continue to provide quality support.” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 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? |
| Emergency servicesWhen I call for help, will it come fast enough? | Han Dong pledges a ward-wide lighting audit in his first 100 days, a monthly Ward 23 safety table with 42 Division
Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more)“Safety is lighting, presence and a Councillor who shows up.” Source: My 100-Day Pledge | Han Dong, Ward 23 Scarborough North · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Jamaal Myers chose 'Lighting, maintenance, sanitation and active use of streets and parks'
“Lighting, maintenance, sanitation and active use of streets and parks” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Jamaal Myers chose 'Remain approximately constant after inflation'
“Remain approximately constant after inflation” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. John-Mark Oleh chose 'Remain approximately constant after inflation'
“Remain approximately constant after inflation” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High John-Mark Oleh chose 'Police, bylaw enforcement and a more visible official presence'
“Police, bylaw enforcement and a more visible official presence” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 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? |
| TransitCan I get where I need to go without driving? | Han Dong wants the Sheppard East subway extension funded and shovel-ready this term, opposes Finch East red bus lanes
Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more)“The Sheppard East Subway Extension funded and shovel-ready this term.” Source: My 100-Day Pledge | Han Dong, Ward 23 Scarborough North · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Jamaal Myers chose 'Automobile capacity and curbside parking'
“Automobile capacity and curbside parking” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Jamaal Myers chose 'Yes'
“Yes” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Jamaal Myers chose 'Vehicles, stations, signals and other state-of-good-repair work'
“Vehicles, stations, signals and other state-of-good-repair work” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. John-Mark Oleh chose 'Automobile capacity and curbside parking'
“Automobile capacity and curbside parking” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High John-Mark Oleh chose 'No'; The City of Toronto already has mechanisms such as property taxes which are meant to facilitate maintenance an
“The City of Toronto already has mechanisms such as property taxes which are meant to facilitate maintenance and transportation improvements.” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High John-Mark Oleh chose 'New rapid-transit lines and extensions'
“New rapid-transit lines and extensions” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 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? |
| GovernmentWill decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them? | Han Dong pledges a multilingual ward office open evenings and Saturdays with 24-hour response times, four town halls a year
Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more)“A Ward 23 Budget Town Hall before every budget vote.” Source: My 100-Day Pledge | Han Dong, Ward 23 Scarborough North · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Jamaal Myers chose 'Yes'
“Yes” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Jamaal Myers chose '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 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Jamaal Myers chose '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 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Jamaal Myers chose 'Establish citywide limits on access, retention, auditing and data sharing'
“Establish citywide limits on access, retention, auditing and data sharing” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Jamaal Myers chose '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 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Jamaal Myers chose '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 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Jamaal Myers chose 'Accept significant disruption unless there is an immediate safety threat'
“Accept significant disruption unless there is an immediate safety threat” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Jamaal Myers chose 'Strengthen professional project management, procurement and contracting'
“Strengthen professional project management, procurement and contracting” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. John-Mark Oleh chose 'Keep major roads, transit, hospitals and essential facilities operating'
“Keep major roads, transit, hospitals and essential facilities operating” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High John-Mark Oleh chose 'Establish citywide limits on access, retention, auditing and data sharing'
“Establish citywide limits on access, retention, auditing and data sharing” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High John-Mark Oleh chose 'Align with provincial priorities where doing so secures funding or approvals'
“Align with provincial priorities where doing so secures funding or approvals” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High John-Mark Oleh chose '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 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High John-Mark Oleh chose 'Prevent councillors from altering scope after approval without identifying funding'
“In addition to ensuring the scope of a project is not altered on multiple occasions following approval, ensuring sound project management and that we have sufficient funds before starting new projects should also be a priority.” (a few sentences) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High John-Mark Oleh chose 'Use competitive contracts and outside providers where they can deliver better value'; If elected
“If elected, we would strive to work with external providers, whether for-profit or non-profit to deliver the most efficient and effective services at the best cost for taxpayers.” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High John-Mark Oleh chose 'Yes'; It is important to ensure that our municipal government is transparent and accountable to taxpayers.
“It is important to ensure that our municipal government is transparent and accountable to taxpayers.” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 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? |
| Roads & infrastructureWill the things I use every day actually get fixed? | Han Dong promises school streets with traffic calming and crossing guards at every requesting school
Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more)“School streets first: traffic calming, crossing guards, better markings and enforcement at every school that asks. Not a study. A published schedule.” Source: My 100-Day Pledge | Han Dong, Ward 23 Scarborough North · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Jamaal Myers chose 'Redirect money from new facilities and projects toward existing assets'
“Redirect money from new facilities and projects toward existing assets” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Jamaal Myers chose 'Cleanliness, roads, sidewalks, snow clearing, washrooms and routine park care'
“Cleanliness, roads, sidewalks, snow clearing, washrooms and routine park care” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. John-Mark Oleh chose 'Cleanliness, roads, sidewalks, snow clearing, washrooms and routine park care'
“Cleanliness, roads, sidewalks, snow clearing, washrooms and routine park care” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High John-Mark Oleh chose 'Redirect money from new facilities and projects toward existing assets'; Where applicable
“Where applicable, I would also support applying to Federal and Provincial programs to offset maintenance expenditures so that funding could be allocated to new projects.” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 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? |
| 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. Jamaal Myers chose 'Concentrate resources on a small number of industries where Toronto has an existing advantage'
“Concentrate resources on a small number of industries where Toronto has an existing advantage” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High Jamaal Myers chose 'Accelerate permits, inspections and approvals'
“Accelerate permits, inspections and approvals” (one sentence) Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026 Confidence:High | John-Mark Oleh chose 'Reduce commercial taxes, fees and licensing expenses'
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)“Reduce commercial taxes, fees and licensing expenses” Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 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? |
| 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? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | 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? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| Active transportationCan I walk and bike safely around town? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Jamaal Myers chose 'Finish approved projects but undertake few additional road reallocations'
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)“Finish approved projects but undertake few additional road reallocations” Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 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? | Jamaal Myers chose 'Planning and property measures that preserve existing venues and workspaces'
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)“Planning and property measures that preserve existing venues and workspaces” Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 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? |
Bio
Han Dong
No bio on record. Know something?
Jamaal Myers
No bio on record. Know something?
John-Mark Oleh
No bio on record. Know something?
Kevin Li
No bio on record. Know something?
Piravena Sathiyanantham
No bio on record. Know something?
Ronald Phen
No bio on record. Know something?
Sajawal Javed
No bio on record. Know something?
Shaun Chen ✓Elected (official result)
No bio on record. Know something?
Housing
Will I be able to afford to live here?
Han Dong
No website or social media listed
Han Dong commits to a ward-wide housing consultation so Scarborough North gets the same housing rules as every other suburban ward
- Ward-wide housing consultation launched in the first 101 days with the first public report.
- A community meeting before any major development application reaches Council.
Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more)
“I commit to begin the process of giving Scarborough North the same housing rules as every other suburban ward, with a ward-wide consultation and public reporting at every step.”
Source: My 100-Day Pledge | Han Dong, Ward 23 Scarborough North · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Jamaal Myers
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Jamaal Myers chose 'Yes'
- Answer: Yes.
“Yes”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Jamaal Myers chose 'Encourage modular construction, prefabrication and more efficient building methods'
- Answer: Encourage modular construction, prefabrication and more efficient building methods.
“Encourage modular construction, prefabrication and more efficient building methods”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Jamaal Myers 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 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Jamaal Myers chose 'Focus primarily on permitting enough housing and reducing barriers to construction'
- Answer: Focus primarily on permitting enough housing and reducing barriers to construction.
“Focus primarily on permitting enough housing and reducing barriers to construction”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Jamaal Myers 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 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Jamaal Myers chose 'Permit more apartments and multiplexes in nearly every neighbourhood'
- Answer: Permit more apartments and multiplexes in nearly every neighbourhood.
“Permit more apartments and multiplexes in nearly every neighbourhood”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
John-Mark Oleh
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
John-Mark Oleh chose 'Yes'; I support building more homes and rentals to ensure the people of Scarborough North have more affordable housi
- Answer: Yes.
- I support building more homes and rentals to ensure the people of Scarborough North have more affordable housing options.
“I support building more homes and rentals to ensure the people of Scarborough North have more affordable housing options.”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
John-Mark Oleh chose 'Permit more apartments and multiplexes in nearly every neighbourhood'
- Answer: Permit more apartments and multiplexes in nearly every neighbourhood.
“Permit more apartments and multiplexes in nearly every neighbourhood”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
John-Mark Oleh chose 'Yes'; As long as the space meets all of their accessibility, safety, and household needs, only then should they be r
- Answer: Yes.
- As long as the space meets all of their accessibility, safety, and household needs, only then should they be required to leave the encampment.
“As long as the space meets all of their accessibility, safety, and household needs, only then should they be required to leave the encampment.”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
John-Mark Oleh chose 'Reduce development charges, parkland payments and related levies'
- Answer: Reduce development charges, parkland payments and related levies.
“Reduce development charges, parkland payments and related levies”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
John-Mark Oleh 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 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
John-Mark Oleh chose 'Reduce approval times, development charges and other city-imposed costs'
- Answer: Reduce approval times, development charges and other city-imposed costs.
- By reducing development charges and approval times, we can ensure cheaper new builds for homes and rentals. I will also work with the provincial and federal governments to support our goal to build more affordable housing.
“By reducing development charges and approval times, we can ensure cheaper new builds for homes and rentals. I will also work with the provincial and federal governments to support our goal to build more affordable housing.”
(a few sentences)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Kevin Li
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Piravena Sathiyanantham
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Ronald Phen
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Sajawal Javed
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Shaun Chen ✓Elected (official result)
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?
Han Dong
No website or social media listed
Han Dong says he will treat tax dollars like his own, testing every tax and fee increase against inflation and holding a budget town hall
- Every tax and fee increase tested against inflation before he votes.
- A Ward 23 Budget Town Hall before every budget vote; a public page showing where dollars are spent.
Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more)
“I will treat your tax dollars like my own.”
Source: My 100-Day Pledge | Han Dong, Ward 23 Scarborough North · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Jamaal Myers
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Jamaal Myers chose 'Yes'
- Answer: Yes.
“Yes”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Jamaal Myers 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 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Jamaal Myers 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 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Jamaal Myers chose 'Reduce or redesign lower-priority services'
- Answer: Reduce or redesign lower-priority services.
“Reduce or redesign lower-priority services”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
John-Mark Oleh
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
John-Mark Oleh chose 'Grow more slowly than inflation, requiring service restraint or alternative revenues'
- Answer: Grow more slowly than inflation, requiring service restraint or alternative revenues.
“Grow more slowly than inflation, requiring service restraint or alternative revenues”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
John-Mark Oleh chose 'Property taxes or new municipal income or sales taxes, if authorized'; On day one, if elected
- Answer: Property taxes or new municipal income or sales taxes, if authorized.
- On day one, if elected, fiscal responsibility will be my top priority. This means: keeping property taxes low, housing affordable, while providing quality services and programs.
“On day one, if elected, fiscal responsibility will be my top priority. This means: keeping property taxes low, housing affordable, while providing quality services and programs.”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
John-Mark Oleh chose 'No'
- Answer: No.
“No”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
John-Mark Oleh chose 'Reduce internal administration, staffing or contract costs'
- Answer: Reduce internal administration, staffing or contract costs.
- It is my belief that we must work to find efficiencies within City Hall while ensuring that core services may continue to provide quality support.
“It is my belief that we must work to find efficiencies within City Hall while ensuring that core services may continue to provide quality support.”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Kevin Li
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Piravena Sathiyanantham
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Ronald Phen
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Sajawal Javed
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Shaun Chen ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
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Emergency services
When I call for help, will it come fast enough?
Han Dong
No website or social media listed
Han Dong pledges a ward-wide lighting audit in his first 100 days, a monthly Ward 23 safety table with 42 Division
- Lighting audit of every park, path and street in the first 100 days, fixes funded in the first budget.
- Standing monthly safety table with 42 Division, plaza owners, condo boards and TCHC, focused on auto theft and home invasions.
- Quarterly safety and bylaw blitz on the Finch–Middlefield industrial strip and Finch/McCowan/Markham Road plazas.
Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more)
“Safety is lighting, presence and a Councillor who shows up.”
Source: My 100-Day Pledge | Han Dong, Ward 23 Scarborough North · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Jamaal Myers
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Jamaal Myers chose 'Lighting, maintenance, sanitation and active use of streets and parks'
- Answer: Lighting, maintenance, sanitation and active use of streets and parks.
“Lighting, maintenance, sanitation and active use of streets and parks”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Jamaal Myers 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 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
John-Mark Oleh
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
John-Mark Oleh 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 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
John-Mark Oleh chose 'Police, bylaw enforcement and a more visible official presence'
- Answer: Police, bylaw enforcement and a more visible official presence.
“Police, bylaw enforcement and a more visible official presence”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Kevin Li
No website or social media listed
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Piravena Sathiyanantham
No website or social media listed
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Ronald Phen
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Sajawal Javed
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Shaun Chen ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Transit
Can I get where I need to go without driving?
Han Dong
No website or social media listed
Han Dong wants the Sheppard East subway extension funded and shovel-ready this term, opposes Finch East red bus lanes
- The Sheppard East Subway Extension funded and shovel-ready this term.
- Opposes red priority bus lanes on Finch East that take a lane from drivers.
- Pushes for signal priority, queue-jump pockets, far-side stops, more express buses, and service past McCowan into Malvern.
Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more)
“The Sheppard East Subway Extension funded and shovel-ready this term.”
Source: My 100-Day Pledge | Han Dong, Ward 23 Scarborough North · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Jamaal Myers
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Jamaal Myers chose 'Automobile capacity and curbside parking'
- Answer: Automobile capacity and curbside parking.
“Automobile capacity and curbside parking”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Jamaal Myers chose 'Yes'
- Answer: Yes.
“Yes”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Jamaal Myers chose 'Vehicles, stations, signals and other state-of-good-repair work'
- Answer: Vehicles, stations, signals and other state-of-good-repair work.
“Vehicles, stations, signals and other state-of-good-repair work”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
John-Mark Oleh
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
John-Mark Oleh chose 'Automobile capacity and curbside parking'
- Answer: Automobile capacity and curbside parking.
“Automobile capacity and curbside parking”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
John-Mark Oleh chose 'No'; The City of Toronto already has mechanisms such as property taxes which are meant to facilitate maintenance an
- Answer: No.
- The City of Toronto already has mechanisms such as property taxes which are meant to facilitate maintenance and transportation improvements.
“The City of Toronto already has mechanisms such as property taxes which are meant to facilitate maintenance and transportation improvements.”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
John-Mark Oleh chose 'New rapid-transit lines and extensions'
- Answer: New rapid-transit lines and extensions.
“New rapid-transit lines and extensions”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Kevin Li
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Piravena Sathiyanantham
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Ronald Phen
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Sajawal Javed
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Shaun Chen ✓Elected (official result)
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?
Han Dong
No website or social media listed
Han Dong pledges a multilingual ward office open evenings and Saturdays with 24-hour response times, four town halls a year
- Real multilingual constituency office open evenings and Saturdays.
- Every call and email returned within 24 hours from day one; response times published monthly.
- Four town halls a year; his budget vote explained publicly.
Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more)
“A Ward 23 Budget Town Hall before every budget vote.”
Source: My 100-Day Pledge | Han Dong, Ward 23 Scarborough North · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Jamaal Myers
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Jamaal Myers chose 'Yes'
- Answer: Yes.
“Yes”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Jamaal Myers 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 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Jamaal Myers 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 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Jamaal Myers chose 'Establish citywide limits on access, retention, auditing and data sharing'
- Answer: Establish citywide limits on access, retention, auditing and data sharing.
“Establish citywide limits on access, retention, auditing and data sharing”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Jamaal Myers 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 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Jamaal Myers 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 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Jamaal Myers chose 'Accept significant disruption unless there is an immediate safety threat'
- Answer: Accept significant disruption unless there is an immediate safety threat.
“Accept significant disruption unless there is an immediate safety threat”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Jamaal Myers 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 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
John-Mark Oleh
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
John-Mark Oleh chose 'Keep major roads, transit, hospitals and essential facilities operating'
- Answer: Keep major roads, transit, hospitals and essential facilities operating.
“Keep major roads, transit, hospitals and essential facilities operating”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
John-Mark Oleh chose 'Establish citywide limits on access, retention, auditing and data sharing'
- Answer: Establish citywide limits on access, retention, auditing and data sharing.
“Establish citywide limits on access, retention, auditing and data sharing”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
John-Mark Oleh chose 'Align with provincial priorities where doing so secures funding or approvals'
- Answer: Align with provincial priorities where doing so secures funding or approvals.
“Align with provincial priorities where doing so secures funding or approvals”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
John-Mark Oleh 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 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
John-Mark Oleh chose 'Prevent councillors from altering scope after approval without identifying funding'
- Answer: Prevent councillors from altering scope after approval without identifying funding.
- In addition to ensuring the scope of a project is not altered on multiple occasions following approval, ensuring sound project management and that we have sufficient funds before starting new projects should also be a priority.
“In addition to ensuring the scope of a project is not altered on multiple occasions following approval, ensuring sound project management and that we have sufficient funds before starting new projects should also be a priority.”
(a few sentences)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
John-Mark Oleh chose 'Use competitive contracts and outside providers where they can deliver better value'; If elected
- Answer: Use competitive contracts and outside providers where they can deliver better value.
- If elected, we would strive to work with external providers, whether for-profit or non-profit to deliver the most efficient and effective services at the best cost for taxpayers.
“If elected, we would strive to work with external providers, whether for-profit or non-profit to deliver the most efficient and effective services at the best cost for taxpayers.”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
John-Mark Oleh chose 'Yes'; It is important to ensure that our municipal government is transparent and accountable to taxpayers.
- Answer: Yes.
- It is important to ensure that our municipal government is transparent and accountable to taxpayers.
“It is important to ensure that our municipal government is transparent and accountable to taxpayers.”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Kevin Li
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Piravena Sathiyanantham
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Ronald Phen
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Sajawal Javed
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Shaun Chen ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Roads & infrastructure
Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?
Han Dong
No website or social media listed
Han Dong promises school streets with traffic calming and crossing guards at every requesting school
- School streets first: traffic calming, crossing guards, better markings and enforcement at every school that asks.
- Safe crossings where seniors actually cross; reachable bus stops.
- The Steeles Avenue East widening and Morningside extension on a public schedule with mailed updates.
Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more)
“School streets first: traffic calming, crossing guards, better markings and enforcement at every school that asks. Not a study. A published schedule.”
Source: My 100-Day Pledge | Han Dong, Ward 23 Scarborough North · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Jamaal Myers
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Jamaal Myers chose 'Redirect money from new facilities and projects toward existing assets'
- Answer: Redirect money from new facilities and projects toward existing assets.
“Redirect money from new facilities and projects toward existing assets”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Jamaal Myers chose 'Cleanliness, roads, sidewalks, snow clearing, washrooms and routine park care'
- Answer: Cleanliness, roads, sidewalks, snow clearing, washrooms and routine park care.
“Cleanliness, roads, sidewalks, snow clearing, washrooms and routine park care”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
John-Mark Oleh
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
John-Mark Oleh chose 'Cleanliness, roads, sidewalks, snow clearing, washrooms and routine park care'
- Answer: Cleanliness, roads, sidewalks, snow clearing, washrooms and routine park care.
“Cleanliness, roads, sidewalks, snow clearing, washrooms and routine park care”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
John-Mark Oleh chose 'Redirect money from new facilities and projects toward existing assets'; Where applicable
- Answer: Redirect money from new facilities and projects toward existing assets.
- Where applicable, I would also support applying to Federal and Provincial programs to offset maintenance expenditures so that funding could be allocated to new projects.
“Where applicable, I would also support applying to Federal and Provincial programs to offset maintenance expenditures so that funding could be allocated to new projects.”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Kevin Li
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Piravena Sathiyanantham
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Ronald Phen
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Sajawal Javed
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Shaun Chen ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Economy
Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?
Han Dong
No website or social media listed
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Jamaal Myers
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Jamaal Myers chose 'Concentrate resources on a small number of industries where Toronto has an existing advantage'
- Answer: Concentrate resources on a small number of industries where Toronto has an existing advantage.
“Concentrate resources on a small number of industries where Toronto has an existing advantage”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Jamaal Myers chose 'Accelerate permits, inspections and approvals'
- Answer: Accelerate permits, inspections and approvals.
“Accelerate permits, inspections and approvals”
(one sentence)
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
John-Mark Oleh
No website or social media listed
John-Mark Oleh chose 'Reduce commercial taxes, fees and licensing expenses'
- Answer: Reduce commercial taxes, fees and licensing expenses.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)
“Reduce commercial taxes, fees and licensing expenses”
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
Kevin Li
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Piravena Sathiyanantham
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Ronald Phen
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Sajawal Javed
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Shaun Chen ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Environment
Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?
Han Dong
No website or social media listed
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Jamaal Myers
No website or social media listed
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John-Mark Oleh
No website or social media listed
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Kevin Li
No website or social media listed
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Piravena Sathiyanantham
No website or social media listed
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Ronald Phen
No website or social media listed
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Sajawal Javed
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Shaun Chen ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
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Healthcare
Will there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one?
Han Dong
No website or social media listed
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Jamaal Myers
No website or social media listed
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John-Mark Oleh
No website or social media listed
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Kevin Li
No website or social media listed
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Piravena Sathiyanantham
No website or social media listed
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Ronald Phen
No website or social media listed
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Sajawal Javed
No website or social media listed
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Shaun Chen ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
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Growth & development
How fast should we grow, and who decides what gets built where?
Han Dong
No website or social media listed
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Jamaal Myers
No website or social media listed
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John-Mark Oleh
No website or social media listed
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Kevin Li
No website or social media listed
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Piravena Sathiyanantham
No website or social media listed
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Ronald Phen
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Sajawal Javed
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Shaun Chen ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
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Social & community services
Who looks after the most vulnerable residents?
Han Dong
No website or social media listed
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Jamaal Myers
No website or social media listed
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John-Mark Oleh
No website or social media listed
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Kevin Li
No website or social media listed
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Piravena Sathiyanantham
No website or social media listed
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Ronald Phen
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Sajawal Javed
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Shaun Chen ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
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Active transportation
Can I walk and bike safely around town?
Han Dong
No website or social media listed
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Jamaal Myers
No website or social media listed
Jamaal Myers chose 'Finish approved projects but undertake few additional road reallocations'
- Answer: Finish approved projects but undertake few additional road reallocations.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)
“Finish approved projects but undertake few additional road reallocations”
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
John-Mark Oleh
No website or social media listed
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Kevin Li
No website or social media listed
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Piravena Sathiyanantham
No website or social media listed
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Ronald Phen
No website or social media listed
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Sajawal Javed
No website or social media listed
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Shaun Chen ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
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Arts & culture
Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?
Han Dong
No website or social media listed
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Jamaal Myers
No website or social media listed
Jamaal Myers 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 & sourceHide (one sentence)
“Planning and property measures that preserve existing venues and workspaces”
Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 23 questionnaire · October 18, 2026
Confidence:High
John-Mark Oleh
No website or social media listed
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Kevin Li
No website or social media listed
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Piravena Sathiyanantham
No website or social media listed
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Ronald Phen
No website or social media listed
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Sajawal Javed
No website or social media listed
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Shaun Chen ✓Elected (official result)
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Data centres
Should energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?
Han Dong
No website or social media listed
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Jamaal Myers
No website or social media listed
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John-Mark Oleh
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Kevin Li
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Piravena Sathiyanantham
No website or social media listed
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Ronald Phen
No website or social media listed
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Sajawal Javed
No website or social media listed
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Shaun Chen ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
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Water & waste
Is our drinking water safe and our waste handled?
Han Dong
No website or social media listed
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Jamaal Myers
No website or social media listed
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John-Mark Oleh
No website or social media listed
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Kevin Li
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Piravena Sathiyanantham
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Ronald Phen
No website or social media listed
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Sajawal Javed
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Shaun Chen ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
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Bylaw enforcement
Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?
Han Dong
No website or social media listed
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Jamaal Myers
No website or social media listed
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John-Mark Oleh
No website or social media listed
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Kevin Li
No website or social media listed
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Piravena Sathiyanantham
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Ronald Phen
No website or social media listed
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Sajawal Javed
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Shaun Chen ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
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