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Dharshan Casinathen

Candidate for Councillor - Ward 25 (Scarborough-Rouge Park)

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.

Dharshan Casinathen chose 'Yes'

  • Answer: Yes.
“Yes”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 25 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Dharshan Casinathen 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 25 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Dharshan Casinathen chose 'Reduce approval times, development charges and other city-imposed costs'

  • Answer: Reduce approval times, development charges and other city-imposed costs.
“Reduce approval times, development charges and other city-imposed costs”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 25 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Dharshan Casinathen 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 25 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Dharshan Casinathen chose 'No'; I need to understand this topic more before committing to a yes.

  • Answer: No.
  • I need to understand this topic more before committing to a yes.
“I need to understand this topic more before committing to a yes.”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 25 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Dharshan Casinathen chose 'Expand apprenticeships, training and recognition of international credentials'

  • Answer: Expand apprenticeships, training and recognition of international credentials.
“Expand apprenticeships, training and recognition of international credentials”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 25 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Dharshan Casinathen 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 25 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.

Dharshan Casinathen 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 25 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Dharshan Casinathen chose 'Yes'; But it can not be through raising property taxes

  • Answer: Yes.
  • But it can not be through raising property taxes
“But it can not be through raising property taxes”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 25 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Dharshan Casinathen 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 25 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Dharshan Casinathen 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 25 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

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.

Dharshan Casinathen chose 'Remain approximately constant after inflation'; We need to find room for neighborhood patrols.

  • Answer: Remain approximately constant after inflation.
  • We need to find room for neighborhood patrols. This does not mean increasing the budget, instead, looking at the line items and finding a solution. Policing and all other services and spending in the city needs to be reviewed by line item to understand where are can become more efficient.
“We need to find room for neighborhood patrols. This does not mean increasing the budget, instead, looking at the line items and finding a solution. Policing and all other services and spending in the city needs to be reviewed by line item to understand where are can become more efficient.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 25 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Dharshan Casinathen 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 25 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.

Dharshan Casinathen 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 25 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Dharshan Casinathen chose 'Mandatory reporting on trips, collisions, congestion and curb use'

  • Answer: Mandatory reporting on trips, collisions, congestion and curb use.
“Mandatory reporting on trips, collisions, congestion and curb use”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 25 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Dharshan Casinathen chose 'No'; Unsure, as citizens already are taxed, but there should be tolls for people to come into the city.

  • Answer: No.
  • Unsure, as citizens already are taxed, but there should be tolls for people to come into the city.
“Unsure, as citizens already are taxed, but there should be tolls for people to come into the city.”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 25 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Dharshan Casinathen chose 'New rapid-transit lines and extensions'; Scarborough has had enough.

  • Answer: New rapid-transit lines and extensions.
  • Scarborough has had enough. Subway extension is not enough for the amount of commuters we have. The East Eg extension needs to get done.
“Scarborough has had enough. Subway extension is not enough for the amount of commuters we have. The East Eg extension needs to get done.”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 25 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.

Dharshan Casinathen chose 'Expand permanent city staff and internal operational capacity'; This question is not fair

  • Answer: Expand permanent city staff and internal operational capacity.
  • This question is not fair, I don’t understand why I need to do any of these options.
“This question is not fair, I don’t understand why I need to do any of these options.”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 25 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Dharshan Casinathen 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 25 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Dharshan Casinathen chose 'Procurement, finance, staffing and administrative efficiency'

  • Answer: Procurement, finance, staffing and administrative efficiency.
“Procurement, finance, staffing and administrative efficiency”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 25 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Dharshan Casinathen chose 'Plan budgets and services on the assumption that substantial new provincial support will not arrive'

  • Answer: Plan budgets and services on the assumption that substantial new provincial support will not arrive.
  • There also needs to be alignment and advocacy, but we need to keep our city growing whether those two strategy’s work or not.
“There also needs to be alignment and advocacy, but we need to keep our city growing whether those two strategy’s work or not.”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 25 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Dharshan Casinathen 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 25 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Dharshan Casinathen 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 25 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Dharshan Casinathen chose 'Yes'; Transparency is critical

  • Answer: Yes.
  • Transparency is critical
“Transparency is critical”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 25 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Dharshan Casinathen chose 'Prevent councillors from altering scope after approval without identifying funding'; Also

  • Answer: Prevent councillors from altering scope after approval without identifying funding.
  • Also, keep vendors accountable for delays.
“Also, keep vendors accountable for delays.”

(one sentence)

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — Ward 25 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.

Dharshan Casinathen 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 25 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Dharshan Casinathen 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 25 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.

Dharshan Casinathen 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 25 questionnaire · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

Dharshan Casinathen 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 25 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?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Arts & culture

Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?

Dharshan Casinathen 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 25 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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