As a candidate vying for the position of Mayor in Mississauga, I've encountered significant hurdles in accessing local debates, hinting at a concerning bias towards certain incumbent councillors. It all began on May 6th when I was inexplicably excluded from the TOPCA Mayoralty debate—a decision that seems arbitrary and undemocratic, particularly coming from an organization advocating for the voice of unelected individuals, which adds an ironic twist to the situation. The following day, May 7th, MIRANET followed suit, citing limited space as they excluded me from their debate, despite only five participants showing up. This exclusionary pattern continued on May 13th when I was once again sidelined from the debate hosted by More Homes Mississauga (MHM), an unincorporated entity lacking clear leadership and legal transparency. Notably, this debate featured only select candidates: Alvin Tedjo, Carolyn Parrish, and Dipika Damerla. Such discriminatory practices not only undermine the democratic process but also contravene the Municipal Elections Act ("MEA") and the Charter of Rights.

In response, I've taken action by writing a letter to the Elections Office at Mississauga Civic Centre and sending an email to the University of Toronto, urging them to take decisive measures. These actions include, but are not limited to, prohibiting the scheduled debates from taking place and holding those responsible for violating electoral laws and fairness principles accountable. It's imperative that the electoral process remains inclusive and transparent, ensuring that all candidates have equal opportunities to engage with voters and share their platforms. Below are the links to the downloadable PDF documents that I sent today. Please comment... and share. Thank You.