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Doly Begum
Liberal Party of Canada
Scarborough Southwest, Ontario
Previously: MPP, Scarborough Southwest, Ontario (2018-2022)
By-Election
April 13, 2026
5 days away
What they are focusing on
Key issues this candidate is campaigning on
Affordable housingHealthcare accessCost of livingScarborough transitLocal jobs
Scarborough families are being squeezed out of the city they built. I am running because we need a strong voice in Ottawa that understands our community.
What the Liberal is promising
Key platform positions
- +National pharmacare covering prescription drugs for all Canadians
- +$10/day childcare expanded nationwide
- +Housing investments targeting 4 million new homes by 2031
- +Carbon pricing retained with household cost-of-living rebates
- +Dental care extended to all Canadians under 18
About this candidate
From public sources
Doly Begum previously served as a Member of Provincial Parliament for Scarborough Southwest in the Ontario Legislative Assembly from 2018 to 2022. She is now seeking federal office with the Liberal Party of Canada.
In the news
Recent coverage
- Doly Begum launches federal bid in Scarborough Southwest by-electionToronto Star · March 28, 2026
- Liberal candidate draws on provincial experience in federal runCBC News · April 2, 2026
Past results in Scarborough Southwest
How this riding voted in recent elections
2021
Liberal won48%
2019
Liberal won42%
2015
Liberal won51%
About this by-election
Scarborough Southwest is currently vacant (vacancy). This by-election will determine who represents approximately 94,000 constituents in the House of Commons.