Shad Qadri

Shad Qadri (born c. 1952 in Pakistan) is a politician and businessman in Ottawa, Ontario. He was the councillor for Stittsville (Ward 6) from 2006 until 2018.

Shad Qadri
Ottawa City Councillor
In office
December 1, 2006 – December 1, 2018
Preceded byJanet Stavinga
Succeeded byGlen Gower
ConstituencyStittsville Ward
Personal details
Born1952
Pakistan
Political partyIndependent
Spouse(s)Theresa Qadri[1]
ResidenceOttawa
ProfessionPolitician, businessman

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 looked for improvements of public transit, better fiscal accountability, increased security measures and the 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 ran for re-election in the 2018 Ottawa municipal election, where he was defeated by Glen Gower, community activist and volunteer.[4]

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%

[5]

Ottawa municipal election, 2018
Stittsville-Kanata West Ward (Ward 6)
Candidate Votes %
Glen Gower 5877 57.86%
Shad Qadri 4280 42.14%

[6]

References
  1. https://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 (October 27, 2014). "Shad Qadri re-elected". Metroland media. Ottawa community news. Retrieved November 11, 2014.
  4. Egan, Kelly (October 22, 2018). "Glen Gower upsets incumbent Shad Qadri in Stittsville". Ottawa Citizen. Metroland media. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
  5. "2006 Municipal Election Results". City of Ottawa. Archived from the original on March 11, 2010. Retrieved March 11, 2010.
  6. "2018 Municipal Election Results". Retrieved March 11, 2010.
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