Shad Qadri

Shad Qadri
Ottawa City Councillor
Assumed office
December 1, 2006
Preceded by Janet Stavinga
Constituency Stittsville Ward
Personal details
Born 1952
Pakistan
Political party Independent
Spouse(s) Theresa Qadri[1]
Residence Ottawa
Profession Politician, Businessman

Shad Qadri (born c. 1952 in Pakistan) is a politician and businessman in Ottawa, Ontario. He is the councillor for Stittsville (Ward 6) defeating Gilles Chasles in the 2006 municipal election.

Personal life

Born in Pakistan, Qadri came to Ottawa in 1963.[2] Prior to his entry in municipal politics, Qadri was a businessman and was involved in the community. He is involved in several special events that are held in the community including the Villagefest and Parade, the Christmas Parade of Lights, and Winterfest. He is involved in numerous charities and fundraisers. He is a former director and treasurer for the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre. He is involved in the development of the ward in which several residential developments are underway or are planned including Kanata West, Jackson Trails and West Ridge.

Shad Qadri and his wife Theresa owned the Showbiz Entertainment And Gifts store in Stittsville which is now closed.

Municipal politics

As a councillor candidate he opposed, like his opponent, the expansion project of the Carp Road landfill which was requested by Waste Management. Like several other councillors, he is looking forward to improvements of public transit, better fiscal accountability, increased security measures and encourages development of the community. He was however against the expansion project of the O-Train north-south light rail line which was cancelled on December 14, 2006.

On October 27, 2014 he was re-elected to a third term, defeating Dave Lee after gaining 60.94% of the vote.[3] Qadri is currently running for re-election in the Ottawa municipal election, 2018.

Election results

Ottawa municipal election, 2006

Stittsville-Kanata West Ward (Ward 6)
Candidate Votes %
Shad Qadri 6287 72.02%
Gilles R. Chasles 2442 27.98%

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References

  1. ↑ http://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/reevely-entrepreneur-charity-fundraiser-and-councillors-wife-hopes-to-win-new-carleton-riding-for-liberals-in-2018
  2. ↑ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/stittsville-ward-ottawa-municipal-election-2018-1.4791954
  3. ↑ Curry, John (Oct 27, 2014). "Shad Qadri re-elected". Metroland media. Ottawa community news. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
  4. ↑ "2006 Municipal Election Results". City of Ottawa. Archived from the original on 2010-03-11. Retrieved 2010-03-11.
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