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Ward 25 – Scarborough-Rouge Park
A local election guide for Ward 25, covering neighbourhood context, key issues, and the debates likely to shape the race.
Ward overview
Ward 25 mixes suburban growth concerns with infrastructure, mobility, and community investment. Campaign debate often focuses on what City Hall can do to improve daily life in a large eastern ward.
Area
Northeast Scarborough
Neighbourhoods
Rouge, Port Union, Highland Creek
Candidates running in Ward 25
10 candidatesVane Stavrev
Kannan S'ree Jr
Dianna Robinson
Somas Kaneshapillai
Dharshan Casinathen
Zakir Patel
Ashan Fernando
Neethan ShanIncumbent
Jannette Lumley
Shawn Allen
What voters in this ward are talking about
In Ward 25, campaign conversations are likely to focus on how citywide policy decisions show up locally. Residents are often less interested in abstract promises than in practical answers about congestion, housing, safety, infrastructure, neighbourhood change, and the quality of everyday city services. Candidates who can explain what City Hall can realistically influence in this ward are likely to have the strongest message.
Key local issues
Road congestion and commuting pressure
Transit access and service reliability
Housing affordability and growth
Parks, infrastructure, and local amenities