Shad Qadri (born September 7, 1952 in

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) is a politician and businessman in

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, Ontario. He was the

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for Stittsville (Ward 6) from 2006 until

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Personal life

Born in Pakistan, Qadri came to Ottawa in 1963. 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

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. 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

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. Like several other councillors, he looked for improvements of

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, better fiscal

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, increased security measures and the development of the community. He was however against the expansion project of the

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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. Qadri ran for re-election in the

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, where he was defeated by Glen Gower, community activist and volunteer.

Election results

Ottawa municipal election, 2006

Ottawa municipal election, 2018

References

External links

Shad Qadri official website

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