Bahira Abdulsalam

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Toronto, Meet Your Next Mayor. Dr Bahira Abdulsalam PhD PEng https://t.co/HYbvRaELBB

Running for Mayor of Toronto is not a privilege it is a profound responsibility. The office of Mayor carries a duty to serve every resident, protect the public interest, manage billions of dollars in public resources, and make decisions that affect the lives of millions of people. Leadership is not about titles, status, or political ambition. It is about accountability, integrity, transparency, and a commitment to putting the people first. A Mayor must listen to the community, unite people during difficult times, solve problems, and leave the city better than it was found. The position demands competence, dedication, and a willingness to serve—not to be served. Toronto deserves leadership that understands that public office is a public trust. Dr. Bahira Abdulsalam, PhD, P.Eng. Founder, Be The Change Movement Mayoral Candidate, City of Toronto (2026) #bahiraformayor #ontario #bethechange #CityHall #Toronto2026 #onpoli #downtowntoronto

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The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.

As a woman of a purpose and a person of faith, I believe that every human being possesses inherent dignity and value. The purpose of leadership is not to divide people, but to serve them. The values that guide me are simple: justice, mercy, honesty, compassion, responsibility, and service to others. These are values that unite people of different faiths, cultures, and backgrounds, and they are values that Toronto needs now more than ever. My fight is against hatred, division, and the dehumanization of people. History teaches us that when we stop seeing the humanity in one another, injustice follows. As Mayor, I will work to build a city where every resident is treated with dignity, where families are supported, where the vulnerable are protected, where communities are respected, and where government serves the people with integrity and transparency. Toronto is strongest when we recognize that our differences do not diminish our shared humanity. We rise together when we treat one another with respect, fairness, and compassion. A city built on justice, mercy, and human dignity is a city where everyone can thrive. Bahira Abdulsalam PhD PEng Mayoral Candidate City of Toronto 2026 https://t.co/EolCTA3ZCG

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Toronto is one of the greatest cities in the world because it is built by people from every corner of the globe. It is a city of diversity, opportunity, resilience, and hope. From Scarborough to Etobicoke, from North York to Downtown, Toronto's strength comes from its people — working families, newcomers, seniors, students, small business owners, and community leaders who work every day to build a better future. But Toronto also faces serious challenges: housing affordability, rising costs of living, public safety concerns, traffic congestion, access to healthcare, and growing inequality. The future of our city depends on putting people first and ensuring that every resident has a fair opportunity to succeed. Toronto deserves leadership that listens, serves, and works for the people. Together, we can build a city that is more affordable, more compassionate, more transparent, and more united. Toronto belongs to all of us, and together we can Be The Change. Bahira Abdulsalam PhD PEng Mayoral Candidate City of Toronto 2026

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Equal protection under the law must mean equal not selectively applied to communities with political influence while others are silenced. Toronto deserves a Mayor who will say that out loud. #BeTheChange #Toronto2026 #BahiraForMayor https://t.co/t8hVJxcKiG

I need to speak about what happened in Belfast. Because I cannot stay silent. And neither should any of us. This week, masked mobs burned homes, torched buses, and hunted immigrant and Muslim families through the streets of Northern Ireland. The Belfast Islamic Centre canceled evening prayers. Families were escorted out of their own homes by emergency workers while their neighborhoods were set on fire around them. And the world's richest man, with 240 million followers on a platform he personally owns, was right there amplifying every bit of it. Calling immigrants invaders. Pushing for mass deportation. Doubling down when anyone dared to push back. Northern Ireland's First Minister said it plainly: people like him sit comfortably in their homes, orchestrating hate and tension from a distance while real families pay the price. This is not a debate about free speech. This is incitement. It has a pattern. And it has consequences. I am running to be the Mayor of Toronto. Nearly half of Toronto's residents were born outside of Canada. Our city was built by immigrants. It is sustained by newcomers. It belongs to every community that chose to make it home, including our Muslim neighbours, our Palestinian community, our newcomer families, and every person who came here looking for safety and dignity. What we are watching is not random. Hatred does not organize itself. It gets platformed. It gets amplified. It gets monetized by people who face zero consequences for the fires they start. I am calling on Canadian and Toronto's political and media leaders to stop treating anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim and anti Palestinian hatred as just another perspective to be balanced out. It is not a debate. It is a direction. And if we do not name it, we become complicit in it. Words have consequences. Toronto must lead. Not just in words, but in how we govern, who we protect, and what we refuse to normalize. Our communities deserve safety. Our values demand courage. And I will not look away. Bahira Abdulsalam, PhD, P.Eng. Candidate for Mayor, City of Toronto Be The Change Movement

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Equal protection under the law must mean equal not selectively applied to communities with political influence while others are silenced. Toronto deserves a Mayor who will say that out loud. #BeTheChange. #Toronto2026 #BahiraForMayor https://t.co/mx8QEMlblo

Bill C-9 (Federal Conversion Therapy) The federal Criminal Code amendments under Bill C-9 criminalize "conversion therapy," defined broadly to include any practice that attempts to change a person's sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The concerns critics raise include: The definition is broad enough to potentially capture pastoral counseling, prayer, and religious teaching that affirms traditional views on sexuality and gender. It applies asymmetrically affirming LGBTQ+ identity is permitted; affirming traditional/religious identity is criminalized. The chilling effect on clergy, faith communities, and parents is not hypothetical it is structural It was sold as targeting coercive clinical abuse, but the text reaches well beyond that. #BillC9 #BeTheChange

Bill C9 raises concerns about whether Canada could risk violating its obligations under international law. Canada is a signatory to numerous international treaties and conventions that require the protection of human rights, the prevention of genocide, and accountability for war crimes and crimes against humanity. Any law that could be interpreted as restricting legitimate scrutiny, advocacy, or accountability regarding alleged international crimes deserves careful legal review to ensure Canada remains consistent with its domestic and international obligations. @MarkJCarney

Love ❤️ begins when we recognize the humanity in one another. To love your neighbour is not to ask where they were born, what they believe, how they vote, what language they speak, what faith they practice. It is to recognize that every human being possesses inherent dignity and deserves to be treated with respect. A healthy society is built when people learn to care for one another. We may not agree on every issue. We may hold different beliefs, values, traditions, or perspectives. Yet we can still choose kindness over hostility, dialogue over division, and respect over contempt. Loving your neighbour does not require abandoning your principles. It does not require silence in the face of disagreement. Rather, it requires the wisdom to disagree without hatred and the courage to uphold your convictions while recognizing the humanity of others. The strength of The City of Toronto has always been its people. People from different backgrounds, cultures, faiths, experiences, and walks of life living side by side, contributing to a city that belongs to all of us. Love is not measured by words alone. It is reflected in how we treat our neighbours, how we care for the vulnerable, how we support families, how we protect freedoms, and how we build communities where everyone can flourish. A city rooted in love is a city rooted in respect, compassion, justice, and service. Let us strive to be a city where we love our neighbours regardless of their identity, where we defend the dignity of every person, and where we work together to build a stronger future for generations to come. Dr. Bahira Abdulsalam , PhD, P.Eng. Mayoral Candidate, City of Toronto Founder, Be The Change Movement #bethechange #TorontoMayor #toronto #loveislove #lovelife #canada #loveyourlife #scarborough #etobicoke #thornhill #thorncliffe #danforth #leaside #finch #downtowntoronto #eastyork #northyork #adventure #Beauty #nature #photographychallenge #photooftheday

For many Toronto families, one of the most important examples of this debate involves concerns about gender ideology in schools and the availability of sexually explicit or age-inappropriate materials in public spaces accessed by children. Parents from diverse backgrounds—Muslim, Christian, Jewish, Hindu, Sikh, and non-religious alike—have raised questions about curriculum content, parental involvement, age-appropriateness, and the materials available to children in publicly funded institutions. Whether one agrees with these concerns or not, parents should never be demonized, marginalized, or portrayed as hateful simply because they wish to participate in decisions affecting their children. In a city as diverse as Toronto, respect must extend to all communities, including those whose religious, cultural, or moral beliefs differ from prevailing political views. While education policy is primarily governed by provincial legislation and school boards, municipal leaders play an important role in shaping the public climate of the city. The Mayor's Office, City Council, public libraries, community centres, city-funded programs, and public statements by elected officials all contribute to the culture of accountability, inclusion, and public discourse in Toronto. As a mayoral candidate, I believe parents have a legitimate right to raise concerns about age-appropriate content available to children in publicly funded institutions, including public libraries. Protecting children and respecting parental involvement should never be dismissed as hatred or intolerance. Reasonable discussions about age suitability, parental awareness, and safeguarding children are important parts of a healthy democracy. I support a Toronto where every student is treated with dignity and respect, where every family is heard, and where freedom of conscience, freedom of religion, freedom of expression, and parental involvement are respected. These principles are not obstacles to diversity—they are essential foundations of a truly diverse and democratic city. Toronto's strength lies not in forcing conformity, but in protecting the freedoms that allow people with different beliefs, backgrounds, and perspectives to live together peacefully. A truly inclusive city is one where disagreement is not automatically treated as hatred, where diversity includes diversity of thought, and where all residents can participate fully in civic life without fear of censorship, intimidation, or public vilification. Dr. Bahira Abdulsalam, PhD, P.Eng. Founder, Be The Change Movement Mayoral Candidate City of Toronto 2026

Statement by Dr. Bahira Abdulsalam, PhD, P.Eng. Mayoral Candidate, City of Toronto The debate surrounding Bill C-9 extends beyond Parliament. It raises important questions about the kind of city and society we want to build here in Toronto. Toronto is one of the most diverse cities in the world. Our strength comes from people of different faiths, cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints living together in mutual respect. True diversity, however, includes diversity of thought, conscience, and belief. Many Toronto residents are increasingly concerned that peaceful citizens, parents, faith leaders, professionals, academics, and community advocates are being labeled hateful simply for expressing concerns, holding traditional beliefs, defending their faith, or disagreeing with prevailing political narratives. The issue has never been about defending genuine hatred. Threats, harassment, violence, and the targeting of individuals because of their identity have no place in Toronto and should always be condemned. The concern is whether our society is becoming less willing to tolerate legitimate disagreement. When people fear speaking openly, participating in public debate, expressing their religious convictions, or advocating for their children, we risk creating a culture of silence rather than a culture of understanding. As Mayor, I will stand for a Toronto where people can disagree respectfully without fear of being smeared, marginalized, or excluded from public life. I believe that freedom of expression, freedom of religion, freedom of conscience, and democratic participation are essential to maintaining a healthy and inclusive city. Toronto does not need more division. We need more dialogue. We need a city where people can engage in difficult conversations respectfully, where no community is silenced, and where fundamental freedoms are protected for everyone. A truly inclusive Toronto is one where all residents regardless of their political views, faith, ethnicity, or background are treated with dignity and respect under the law. We must reject hatred, but we must also ensure that the fight against hatred is never used to suppress legitimate debate or peaceful expression. That is the Toronto I will work to build: a city that is free, democratic, respectful, and united. Dr. Bahira Abdulsalam, PhD, P.Eng. Founder, Be The Change Movement Mayoral Candidate, City of Toronto 2026

One of the most damaging forms of intolerance is when people stop listening to what others are actually saying and instead interpret their words through the lens of their own political agenda, ideological assumptions, or preconceived beliefs. Disagreement is healthy in a democracy. Misrepresentation is not. When someone expresses a concern, a value, or an opinion, it should be addressed based on what was actually said—not on what others wish had been said in order to fit a particular narrative. Too often, people project motives, intentions, and beliefs onto others that they do not hold, then attack those imagined positions rather than engaging in honest dialogue. This approach shuts down meaningful discussion, fuels division, and prevents people from understanding one another. It replaces critical thinking with assumptions and replaces respectful debate with labels and accusations. As Canadians, we must do better. We must learn to listen before judging, seek clarification before condemning, and engage with ideas honestly rather than through ideological filters. A diverse and democratic society depends on our ability to discuss difficult issues respectfully, even when we disagree. We do not strengthen our communities by distorting each other's views. We strengthen them by engaging with one another in good faith, with integrity, fairness, and respect. Dr. Bahira Abdulsalam, PhD, P.Eng. Mayoral Candidate, City of Toronto Founder, Be The Change

We need to protect the fundamental rights that allow Canadians to participate fully in our society and to voice dissent without fear. In today’s political climate, defending these core freedoms is more important than ever.

@MarkJCarney Prime Minister Mark Carney Canadian courts and policy makers should be careful not to conflate the Israeli flag with the Cannadian Jewish community. Standing next to an Israeli flag and trying to protect Canadian Jewish community is extremely questionable about why he was doing this!!! The Israeli flag is the symbol of a state and its government. The Jewish community is a diverse religious, cultural, and ethnic community with a wide range of views, including differing views on the policies and actions of the Israeli government. Many Canadians and courts of justiceincluding the international criminal court of justice, human riggt organizations including Israeli organizations myself included, believe that the Israeli government's actions in Gaza constitute a genocide against the Palestinian people and represent some of the most serious violations of human rights and international law of our time. Others may disagree. Regardless of where one stands, criticism of a government and its actions is fundamentally different from hatred toward a people because of their religion or ethnicity. When political leaders like Mark Carney blur the distinction between the State of Israel and Jewish people worldwide, they risk silencing legitimate political criticism while unfairly assigning collective responsibility to an entire community for the actions of the Israeli facist government. Antisemitism must be condemned unequivocally. So too must Islamophobia, anti-Palestinian racism, and all forms of hatred and discrimination. Canada must remain a country where people are free to oppose war, speak out against human rights abuses, advocate for Palestinian rights, and criticize governments without being falsely accused of hatred toward an entire people. Protecting Jewish Canadians from discrimination and protecting freedom of expression are not competing values. A healthy democracy requires both. Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms @GazaFFlotilla @EyeonPalestine @AnitaAnandMP @NCICanada @CanadaFP #standwithPalestine #bethechange #JusticeForPalestine #PeaceWithJustice #walkagainstisrael #FreedomOfExpression #FreePalestine #toronto #canada #thorncliffe #BathurstandShepperd

One of the greatest disappointments for Canadians today is watching some individuals who position themselves as champions of fight against Islamophobia or Palestinian liberation while remain silent or even join the attacks when religious voices express views rooted in their faith that do not conform to prevailing political or ideological narratives. Defending Canadian voices from hate should not be conditional on religious communities abandoning their beliefs. Supporting religious communities should not require them to reshape their faith to fit a particular social or political agenda. Many Pro-Palestinian and religious communities are beginning to question why some self-proclaimed allies and university academics are willing to defend Muslims against discrimination in one context, yet show little or even no respect for religious communities who uphold traditional religious teachings on family, morality, parental rights, or religious freedom. Who position themselves champions of Palestinian liberation but are participating in demeaning Muslims who uphold their values for Palestinian libaration. When support is offered only to Muslims who adopt approved ideological positions, it ceases to be a defense of Muslims and becomes an very dangerous attempt to redefine Islam according to external expectations. Love, compassion, justice, and respect for human dignity are fundamental Islamic values. Muslims have a long history of living alongside people of different faiths, cultures, and backgrounds. But tolerance does not require surrendering sincerely held religious convictions, nor does respect require silence when those convictions are challenged. True opposition to Islamophobia anti Palestinian racism or hate means defending the right of Muslims and religious or Pro Palestinian communities to participate in public life without being pressured to compromise their faith, their conscience, or their religious principles. A truly inclusive society makes room for disagreement and protects the freedoms of all people not only those whose beliefs align with the dominant ideology of the day. @CampaignLife @PaulCalandra @nccm @ISNAHQ @justiceforallcn @GazaFFlotilla @FSU_Canada @palestinechronf @cjjpmedia @CityofToronto @TDSB #1millionmarch4children #pridemonth #leavekidsalone #FreedomOfReligion #TorontoMayor #bethechange #love #freedom #family #FamilyValues #ontario

A message to activists: When Palestinian voices—especially those from Muslim, Christian, traditional, or conservative communities—express discomfort with certain LGBTQ+ ideologies, they are too often dismissed, excluded from platforms, labeled as regressive, or told that their views are unacceptable. Ironically, many of these same voices belong to people living under occupation, displacement, war, and political oppression. Yet instead of listening to them, some activists elevate only those perspectives that conform to Western progressive frameworks. This creates a troubling dynamic: the voices of the oppressed are considered valid only when they align with a particular ideological narrative. Palestinians are then pitted against one another through identity categories that often reflect Western political debates more than the realities on the ground. Activism should be about listening to people as they are—not reshaping them into versions that fit predetermined ideological expectations. True solidarity means respecting the diversity of voices within a community, including religious, conservative, secular, and progressive perspectives alike. If we genuinely believe in self-determination, then we must allow oppressed peoples to define their own struggles, speak for themselves, and express their values without fear of exclusion or erasure. #1millionmarch4children #1millionmarch4children #Leavekidsalone #freePalestine #occupation #canada #Toronto

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