Naser Kaid

The Mayor and City Council

My first priority is tackling the housing crisis in our community. I will fight for safe, affordable housing and protect TCHC tenants. If a housing building is sold to a private investor, I will advocate for the city and developer to contribute 50% of the purchase price of a new home for eligible residents who have lived there for 10 years or more and are displaced. Everyone deserves fairness, dignity, housing security, and the opportunity to own a home and build a stronger community.

Housing

Everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. Anyone experiencing homelessness should receive immediate access to temporary shelter and support in finding permanent housing. The city must protect tenants from unreasonable rent increases and ensure rents remain affordable. City subsidies should help low-income individuals and families pay rent. Governments must invest in public and affordable housing to prevent homelessness. Housing is a basic human need, not a privilege. No one should be left on the streets.

Cost of Living

My goal is to help lower the cost of living by supporting local farmers and helping them increase production. By strengthening local agriculture and encouraging fair competition with imported products, we can give consumers more choices, create competitive prices, support local jobs, and make food more affordable for families.

Safety in Public Spaces

Everyone has the right to walk freely on public streets, ride buses, and relax in parks without fear, harassment, intimidation, or violence. Public spaces must be safe, accessible, and welcoming to everyone, regardless of age, gender, or background. Anyone who threatens others, commits violence, or violates the law must be held accountable. Authorities should enforce the law consistently, with zero tolerance for violence and harassment, to protect everyone’s freedom, dignity, and safety in public places.

Getting Around the City

Everyone should be able to get around the city safely and easily, whether driving, taking public transit, cycling, or walking. In winter, snow and ice on sidewalks, bike lanes, and main roads create serious hazards and make daily travel difficult. I will make snow and ice removal a priority, ensuring that streets, sidewalks, and transit stops are cleared promptly. Everyone deserves safe, accessible routes to work, school, and essential services without worrying about winter conditions.

Confronting Hateful and Hostile Behaviour

Whether you are a newcomer or a citizen, hate, discrimination, and hostility toward any group will not be tolerated. We are a multicultural nation, and our diversity should bring us together, not divide us. We must respect one another and learn from different cultures. I would support cultural awareness programs and community events where people can share their traditions, food, and history. By learning about one another, we can build understanding, reduce prejudice, and create a safer, more inclusive society where everyone can live peacefully.