Mohamad Kaaki

The Mayor and City Council

My priority is human dignity and opportunity. I will work to speed up building approvals, reduce unnecessary delays, expand housing, modernize transportation, and help qualified newcomers use their education and professional skills instead of being pushed into unrelated work. As an architect and urban planning specialist, I want Toronto to grow through practical, human-centred planning.

Housing

Toronto must build faster and smarter. I support faster approvals while maintaining safety standards, more well-designed mid-rise housing, better use of available land, and healthier alternatives to overcrowded or inadequate basement housing. We need complete communities near jobs and transit, with green space and good public services. Housing must serve people, not only density and profit.

Cost of Living

Toronto has become too expensive. People should not have to work day and night simply to pay rent and survive. I want the City to focus spending on essential needs, support job creation, review excessive fees and parking costs, expand affordable housing, and help residents keep more of their income. A working person should be able to afford housing, transportation and a dignified life.

Safety in Public Spaces

People must feel safe on streets, transit and in public spaces. I support cleaner, well-lit areas, stronger safety measures and firm action against organized drug trafficking and dangerous behaviour. We must also address homelessness, addiction and severe poverty through housing, treatment, employment and social support. Public spaces should be safe, clean and respectful for everyone.

Getting Around the City

Toronto needs transportation designed for today's population. I want cleaner, quieter and more reliable TTC service, modern subway infrastructure, safer stations and comfortable enclosed bus shelters with seating and real-time information. We must reduce overcrowding and long commutes and create better connections across the city, while respecting transit riders, drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.

Confronting Hateful and Hostile Behaviour

Hate and hostility have no place in Toronto. We must protect every community while addressing poverty, isolation, unemployment and exclusion that can deepen social tension. Newcomers need a fair opportunity to use their skills and belong. Although visas and immigration are federal responsibilities, I will advocate for humane family reunification. Dignity, opportunity and respect make Toronto stronger.