Shad Qadri
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Shad Qadri is a politician
and businessman in Ottawa, Ontario. He is the councillor
for Stittsville-Kanata West Ward
(Ward 6) defeating Gilles Chasles in the 2006 municipal election
.
and received a degree in Urban economic and Urban geography
Prior to his entry in municipal politics, Qadri was a well-known local businessman and was heavily 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 also involved in numerous charities and fundraisers across the city. He was also a former director and treasurer
for the Western Ottawa Community Resource Center. He is also one of the key players in the development of the ward in which several residential developments are underway or are planned including Kanata West, Jackson Trails and West Ridge.
Due to his involvement in the community, Qadri was known by many as Mr. Stittsville and he received several distinctions and community awards for his volunteering. However, he does not live in Stittsville; nor does he live in Ward 6.
Shad Qadri and his wife Theresa owned the Showbiz Entertainment And Gifts store in Stittsville which is now closed. He has one daughter and one son.
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 north-south light rail line which was cancelled on December 14, 2006.
Politician
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and businessman in Ottawa, Ontario. He is the councillor
Councillor
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for Stittsville-Kanata West Ward
Stittsville-Kanata West Ward
Stittsville is a city ward in Ottawa, Canada. It consists of the community of Stittsville in suburban Ottawa. Prior to the 2006 election, the Ward was known as Goulbourn Ward which consisted of the former Goulbourn Township...
(Ward 6) defeating Gilles Chasles in the 2006 municipal election
Ottawa municipal election, 2006
The 2006 Ottawa municipal election was held on November 13, 2006, in Ottawa, Canada, to elect the mayor of Ottawa, Ottawa City Council and the Ottawa-Carleton Public and Catholic School Boards. The election was one of many races across the province of Ontario...
.
Personal life
Qadri studied at Carleton UniversityCarleton University
Carleton University is a comprehensive university located in the capital of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario. The enabling legislation is The Carleton University Act, 1952, S.O. 1952. Founded as a small college in 1942, Carleton now offers over 65 programs in a diverse range of disciplines. Carleton has...
and received a degree in Urban economic and Urban geography
Prior to his entry in municipal politics, Qadri was a well-known local businessman and was heavily involved in the community. He is involved in several special events that are held in the community including the Villagefest and Parade, the Christmas
Christmas
Christmas or Christmas Day is an annual holiday generally celebrated on December 25 by billions of people around the world. It is a Christian feast that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, liturgically closing the Advent season and initiating the season of Christmastide, which lasts twelve days...
Parade of Lights and Winterfest. He is also involved in numerous charities and fundraisers across the city. He was also a former director and treasurer
Treasurer
A treasurer is the person responsible for running the treasury of an organization. The adjective for a treasurer is normally "tresorial". The adjective "treasurial" normally means pertaining to a treasury, rather than the treasurer.-Government:...
for the Western Ottawa Community Resource Center. He is also one of the key players in the development of the ward in which several residential developments are underway or are planned including Kanata West, Jackson Trails and West Ridge.
Due to his involvement in the community, Qadri was known by many as Mr. Stittsville and he received several distinctions and community awards for his volunteering. However, he does not live in Stittsville; nor does he live in Ward 6.
Shad Qadri and his wife Theresa owned the Showbiz Entertainment And Gifts store in Stittsville which is now closed. He has one daughter and one son.
Municipal politics
As a councillor candidate he opposed, like his opponent, the expansion project of the Carp Road landfillLandfill
A landfill site , is a site for the disposal of waste materials by burial and is the oldest form of waste treatment...
which was requested by Waste Management
Waste Management, Inc
Waste Management, Inc. is a waste management, comprehensive waste, and environmental services company in North America. Founded in 1894, the company is headquartered in Suite 4000 at the First City Tower in Downtown Houston, Texas, in the United States....
. Like several other councillors, he is looking forward to improvements of public transit, better fiscal accountability
Accountability
Accountability is a concept in ethics and governance with several meanings. It is often used synonymously with such concepts as responsibility, answerability, blameworthiness, liability, and other terms associated with the expectation of account-giving...
, increased security measures and encourages development of the community. He was however against the expansion project of the north-south light rail line which was cancelled on December 14, 2006.
Ottawa municipal election, 2006
| Stittsville-Kanata West Ward Stittsville-Kanata West Ward Stittsville is a city ward in Ottawa, Canada. It consists of the community of Stittsville in suburban Ottawa. Prior to the 2006 election, the Ward was known as Goulbourn Ward which consisted of the former Goulbourn Township... (Ward 6) |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Votes | % |
| Shad Qadri | 6287 | 72.02% |
| Gilles R. Chasles | 2442 | 27.98% |
External links
- Shad Qadri official website
- Ottawa Sun: Shad Qadri profile, accessed 14 November 2006