A Message From Parthi
Dear Friends,
I want to express my deep gratitude for the opportunity to represent Scarborough Southwest at City Hall. It continues to be a tremendous honour to serve the community I love, and each day in this role strengthens my commitment to public service and to building a better, fairer city.
Since taking office, I’ve been learning, listening, and leading. Whether it’s in Council chambers or out in the community, I’ve been guided by your voices – the ideas you’ve shared, the concerns you’ve raised, and the hopes you’ve entrusted to me. Every conversation reminds me of the responsibility we share to shape the future of our neighbourhoods, together.
As your City Councillor, I remain focused on the big picture: building a Toronto that works for everyone, not just a few. That includes increasing affordable housing, investing in public transit, improving community safety, expanding childcare, and ensuring City resources are delivered more fairly. I believe that Scarborough deserves the same quality of services and opportunities as any part of Toronto, and I will continue to advocate for just that.
At the same time, I’m working locally to make sure development in our ward is thoughtful and responsible, that community voices are heard early in the process, and that public spaces reflect the vibrancy and needs of the people who use them. From housing to parks, from small businesses to local infrastructure, Scarborough Southwest must be included in the city’s progress.
This is long-term work, and it will take all of us. I’m proud of what we’ve started, and I’m excited about what we can accomplish next. As our new constituency office opens its doors, I look forward to meeting even more of you in person and continuing these important conversations.
Thank you for your trust, your participation, and your belief in what’s possible. I remain committed to listening closely, advocating boldly, and working every day to make Scarborough Southwest stronger, safer, and more connected.
Sincerely,

Parthi Kandavel
City Councillor, Ward 20
Scarborough Southwest
Our Priorities
Housing & Development
Responsible planning and building truly affordable housing
Demanding accountable and transparent government
Increasing bus frequency, road safety and tackle congestion
Community Safety
Prioritizing neighbourhood safety and addressing root causes of crime
Finding community-centred and locally-sourced solutions
Working with TCHC and other organizations
Early Childhood & Education
Channeling my experience as a teacher and TDSB trustee
Securing funding for childcare services and workers
Chairing the City-School Boards Advisory Committee
Equity in Public Resources & Funding
Reducing the gap between the suburbs and downtown
Bringing attention to marginalized and deserving communities
Securing better local services
Protecting the Scarborough Bluffs and improving our parks