Housing
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← Councillor - Ward 24 (Scarborough-Guildwood)
Arun Sivanandan
Candidate for Councillor - Ward 24 (Scarborough-Guildwood)
In their own words
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Where they stand
Every candidate in this race is shown against the same 16 issues, in the same order, whether or not we’ve found something for each one. Why we do it this way.
Taxes & spending
What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?
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Emergency services
When I call for help, will it come fast enough?
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Transit
Can I get where I need to go without driving?
PRE-WINDOW: Sivanandan (Ward 24) would fight Wheel-Trans cuts and push faster elevator/escalator repairs in the east end.
- PRE-WINDOW: Sivanandan's own letter answering CILT's 2026 disability questionnaire (letter dated 2026-10-22; responses posted as updates, undated); verified never extracted in any prior run or baseline
- Says Scarborough has been shortchanged on transit since the RT closed; more people depend on buses and Wheel-Trans
- Wants accessibility built into every east-end transit project from the start: 'A late ride or a broken elevator can mean a missed shift or a missed appointment.'
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“I'd fight any cuts to Wheel-Trans, push for faster repairs when elevators and escalators go down, and make sure accessibility is part of every transit project in the east end from the start.”
Source: CILT (Centre for Independent Living in Toronto) 2026 candidate questionnaire: disability commitments - candidate's own answers (PRE-WINDOW: letter dated 2026-10-22; responses posted as updates, undated) · October 22, 2026
Confidence:High
Government
Will decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them?
PRE-WINDOW: Sivanandan (Ward 24) says disabled residents should co-design and audit policies, with their time and expertise paid for.
- PRE-WINDOW: Sivanandan's own letter answering CILT's 2026 disability questionnaire (letter dated 2026-10-22; responses posted as updates, undated); verified never extracted in any prior run or baseline
- Says people with disabilities should help shape decisions from the start, not be consulted after decisions are made
- Would work with CILT and Ward 24 residents with disabilities, and have them paid for their time and expertise
- Also says disabled residents should help check whether policies are working, and their time and expertise should be paid for
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“People with disabilities should help shape decisions from the start, not get consulted after the decisions are made. As councillor, I'd work with groups like CILT and with residents in Ward 24 who live with disabilities.”
Source: CILT (Centre for Independent Living in Toronto) 2026 candidate questionnaire: disability commitments - candidate's own answers (PRE-WINDOW: letter dated 2026-10-22; responses posted as updates, undated) · October 22, 2026
Confidence:High
Roads & infrastructure
Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?
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Economy
Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?
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Environment
Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?
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Healthcare
Will there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one?
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Growth & development
How fast should we grow, and who decides what gets built where?
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Social & community services
Who looks after the most vulnerable residents?
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Active transportation
Can I walk and bike safely around town?
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Arts & culture
Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?
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Data centres
Should energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?
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Water & waste
Is our drinking water safe and our waste handled?
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Bylaw enforcement
Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?
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