Ahmed Kamal

I support more housing as-of-right across Toronto, including gentle density in areas dominated by detached and semi-detached homes. Growth must be matched with infrastructure, transit, parks and services so neighbourhoods can grow without overwhelming the communities already there.

When a safe, accessible indoor option genuinely meets a person’s needs, the City should require the encampment to be vacated. This must be paired with compassion, due process, and continued support to ensure people are not simply moved from one unsafe situation to another.

Yes, but only with clear accountability. Any road-pricing revenue must be dedicated to improving transit, reducing congestion and maintaining roads. Before introducing charges, the City should demonstrate that residents will see measurable improvements and that lower-income commuters are protected.

Yes, but new revenue must come with accountability. Toronto cannot keep deferring critical repairs. We should responsibly raise local revenue while demanding stronger support from other governments, prioritizing roads, bridges, transit, water infrastructure and other essential services.

Yes. Toronto residents deserve to know what major projects cost, whether they are on schedule, and how public money is being spent. Transparent, project-level reporting would strengthen accountability, identify problems earlier, and help rebuild public trust in City Hall.

Public safety requires more than enforcement. We should invest in mental-health response, addiction treatment and youth programs that address problems before they become crises, while maintaining effective policing and bylaw enforcement when needed.

Toronto needs effective policing, but every public dollar must deliver results. I would maintain the Police budget roughly in line with inflation while pushing for greater accountability, measurable outcomes, and stronger civilian services for issues better addressed outside policing.

Surveillance technology can improve public safety, but it must not come at the expense of privacy. Toronto should establish strict rules for access, data retention, auditing and sharing, with clear oversight and consequences for misuse.

Reliable transit comes first. Riders should not have to wait too long, deal with overcrowding or wonder whether their connection will arrive. I would prioritize improving frequency and reliability on existing routes while continuing long-term investment in expansion and maintenance.

When space is limited, we should prioritize moving the greatest number of people safely and efficiently. Transit, walking and cycling should generally come first, while preserving essential access for deliveries, trades, emergency services and people with accessibility needs.

Toronto needs to build more housing that ordinary residents can actually afford. I would prioritize significantly expanding affordable and supportive housing, while also speeding approvals and allowing appropriate density so we increase supply across the city.

Toronto should take a stronger direct role in building and owning affordable and supportive housing. We cannot rely entirely on the private market to solve a public need. The City should also partner with non-profits and other levels of government to expand delivery.

Toronto should focus the greatest density along major streets and near rapid transit, while allowing gentle density across neighbourhoods. Growth should follow infrastructure capacity, with transit, roads, parks and community services planned alongside new housing, not after it.

Toronto should make it faster and more predictable to build housing by expanding as-of-right zoning and streamlining routine approvals. Reducing unnecessary delays lowers costs without sacrificing safety, quality, accessibility or appropriate community planning.

Toronto needs stronger project management and procurement from the start. Clear accountability, realistic timelines, competitive contracting and regular public reporting can reduce delays and overruns while ensuring major projects deliver the value taxpayers expect.

Toronto should use competitive contracting where outside providers can deliver better value, quality and accountability. This should never mean outsourcing for its own sake. The City should compare costs and outcomes and keep services in-house when that provides better long-term value.

Property taxes should generally keep pace with inflation and population growth to maintain essential services without placing an excessive burden on residents. The City must also find efficiencies, control spending, and pursue other sustainable revenue sources.

Toronto needs predictable, sustainable revenue to fund essential services and infrastructure. I would prioritize broad recurring revenue over relying heavily on volatile real-estate activity or user fees, while ensuring lower-income residents are protected from disproportionate increases.

Toronto should fix what we already have before taking on more. I would prioritize maintaining roads, bridges, transit, water systems and public facilities before expanding the City’s asset base. New projects should proceed when they are properly funded and sustainable.

Toronto and Ontario must work together. I would pursue a practical partnership that secures funding and delivers results for residents, while advocating firmly for Toronto’s needs. We should work with every level of government, regardless of political affiliation.

Strong mayor powers should be used sparingly but decisively when they can help address Toronto’s housing shortage. Used to advance housing and remove unnecessary barriers, while maintaining transparency, accountability and proper planning.

Ward 12 needs growth, but growth must be matched by reliable core services. I would prioritize transit, road maintenance, parks, waste collection and local infrastructure so residents see tangible improvements in their daily lives while the ward continues to grow.

I want voters to judge me on a measurable Ward 12 commitment that we set together. I would establish clear priorities with residents, publish progress publicly, and be accountable for delivering results not simply making promises during an election.

Toronto should complete the cycling projects already approved and evaluate their results before significantly expanding or removing road space. Future projects should be guided by safety, usage, accessibility and local transportation needs, with transparent performance data.

The right to protest is fundamental, but it must be balanced with public safety and access to essential services. Clear, consistent rules should protect demonstrations while ensuring hospitals, transit, major roads and essential facilities remain accessible.

Toronto should invest in technology that makes government more transparent and accountable. Residents should be able to see how departments and major projects are performing, where money is being spent, and whether promised results are actually being delivered.

Toronto should first look for efficiencies within its own operations, including administration, staffing and contracts. Residents should not face higher taxes before the City has demonstrated that it is controlling costs, eliminating waste and delivering services as efficiently as possible.

Toronto’s business climate depends on the fundamentals. We need reliable transportation, housing people can afford, safe and well maintained public spaces, and strong infrastructure. Businesses are more likely to invest and grow when the city is reliable and functional.

Toronto should compete by being a great place to live, work and invest. Reliable transit, attainable housing, safe and clean public spaces, and strong infrastructure are more sustainable than relying on costly incentives to attract employers, investment and major events.

Toronto should embrace modern construction methods that reduce costs, shorten timelines and improve productivity. Modular construction, prefabrication and better technology can help us build more housing and infrastructure faster while maintaining strong safety and quality standards.

Toronto should get the basics right first. Clean streets, safe sidewalks, reliable snow clearing, well maintained parks and functioning public spaces directly affect residents every day. Before funding major beautification projects, we need to properly maintain what we already have.

Toronto should invest in arts, culture and nightlife because they contribute to our economy, identity and quality of life. Public funding, affordable cultural spaces and access to City facilities can help local artists and organizations thrive while keeping culture accessible to residents.

If autonomous taxis operate in Toronto, they should serve Toronto, not just the most profitable areas. The City should require accessibility, reasonable geographic coverage and minimum service standards so new technology improves mobility for residents across the city.