Hard Parmar

The Mayor and City Council

My biggest priority would be making City Hall more responsive and accountable to residents. People shouldn’t have to wait years for road repairs, safer streets, or basic neighbourhood improvements. With my civil engineering background and experience working on municipal infrastructure projects, I understand how these systems work and where improvements are needed. I’ve also spent years listening to residents in Etobicoke North. I want to bring practical solutions, clear timelines, and real accountability to City Hall.

Housing

Everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. I would prioritize faster housing approvals, more affordable and rental homes, and better use of City-owned land. We must also protect existing affordable housing, support tenants facing eviction, and help people experiencing homelessness find stable housing. New developments should include proper transit, infrastructure, and community services. We need to build communities, not just buildings.

Cost of Living

I would prioritize making the TTC more affordable, starting with free transit for low-income seniors and expanding fare discounts for struggling working families. Many seniors live on fixed incomes and shouldn’t have to choose between paying for transit, groceries, or medication. I would push for these changes in the next City budget while protecting TTC services. Affordability should not just be a promise. Residents should see real savings in their everyday lives.

Safety in Public Spaces

Street lighting would be one of my top priorities. While knocking on doors across Etobicoke North, I saw firsthand how poorly lit many residential streets are. Some are so dark that residents may feel unsafe simply walking home at night. I would push for better street lighting, particularly near bus stops, parks, and pedestrian crossings, along with improved maintenance and faster repairs. Safety starts with the basics. No resident should feel unsafe walking down their own street after sunset.

Getting Around the City

With my civil engineering background and experience in transportation engineering, I would focus on smarter traffic signal management. Too often, drivers sit at empty intersections, buses get stuck in traffic, and pedestrians wait unnecessarily. I would push for coordinated, data-driven signals that respond to traffic conditions, give priority to buses where needed, and make crossings safer. We don’t always need wider roads or costly construction. Sometimes, we need to make the roads we already have work better for everyone.

Confronting Hateful and Hostile Behaviour

Toronto’s diversity is one of its greatest strengths, and everyone deserves to feel safe and respected, regardless of their background. I would prioritize stronger responses to hate incidents, easier reporting, and better cooperation between police, community organizations, and residents. I also believe in bringing communities together through local events and youth programs. While canvassing across Etobicoke North, I’ve met people from all walks of life. Everyone deserves to feel they belong in this city.