Bahira Abdulsalam: Toronto Mayoral Candidate (2026)
Bahira Abdulsalam is running for mayor of Toronto in 2026. Explore policy summaries, sources and candidate comparisons.
Bahira Abdulsalam appears on the City of Toronto’s 2026 municipal election candidate list for Mayor · Citywide. This profile is a neutral reading guide: it distinguishes a campaign’s stated material from official election information and does not rank or endorse candidates.
Who is Bahira Abdulsalam?
The City directory identifies this candidate as Mayor · Citywide and lists their status as on the city’s candidate list. The directory is the authoritative place to confirm whether a name, ward or office has changed before voting.
Campaign website and public record
The City directory links to bahira.ca . Use that site for the campaign’s latest statements and updates.
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Policy positions and source status
Things Toronto reviewed 7 topics from the material available on Sep 15, 2026. The summaries below describe what the source says; they are not feasibility assessments.
Housing & homelessness
Keep public land public, add homes people can own, expand affordable housing and strengthen tenant protections.
Campaign proposal Read the source · checked Sep 15, 2026.
Transit & getting around
Make the TTC free and run it more often and on time.
Campaign proposal Read the source · checked Sep 15, 2026.
Taxes & city spending
Use open books, independent audits, a live projects dashboard and public accounting of major spending.
Campaign proposal Read the source · checked Sep 15, 2026.
Safety & public health
Pair action on guns, trafficking and violence with safer TTC service, accountable policing and health and recovery supports.
Campaign proposal Read the source · checked Sep 15, 2026.
Parks, climate & services
Prioritize fixing existing infrastructure, accessible sidewalks and TTC accessibility, libraries and affordable child care.
Campaign proposal Read the source · checked Sep 15, 2026.
Jobs & government
Put local businesses and hiring first, support neighbourhood incubators and lower small-business taxes.
Campaign proposal Read the source · checked Sep 15, 2026.
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Sources and methodology
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