Meet Ala’a
From Etobicoke,
For Toronto
A dependable neighbour who shows up and speaks up.
Born and raised in Etobicoke, Ala’a Adib is a proud Torontonian with a deep love for her community and the people who call it home. A Humber College graduate, she believes every generation deserves to feel safe, supported, and empowered.
Ala’a is running for City Councillor in Ward 1 Etobicoke North to be a strong, accountable voice for better opportunities, stronger neighbourhoods, and a city that works for the people who live here.
Official recognition
2025 King Charles III Coronation Medal →
Additional accomplishments
- Outstanding Mentor Award
- Named one of Canada’s Top 100 Black Women to Watch
- Mayor’s Community Safety Award
“No one overlooked. Every voice heard. Hope turned into action.”
A plan built with Ward 1
Ala’a’s Priorities
Practical action, accountable leadership, and a fair chance for every family in Etobicoke North.
01 · Strong neighbourhoods
Safe and healthy communities
The issue: A safe community means residents get a real seat at the table when development and opportunity come to their neighbourhood.
Ala'a will fight for: A community-safety-led approach, with residents taking part in development and sharing in the opportunity and prosperity it brings.
02 · Every child ready to learn
Student nutrition
The issue: Kids can’t learn hungry, and a program only helps if it reaches their school.
Progress: Council approved about $31.17 million in municipal funding for student nutrition in 2026, including 78 new school communities in the latest expansion phase. The goal is a universal morning meal in every Toronto school community by 2026/27, with a universal lunch program by 2030.
The job at City Hall: Defend that funding in every budget and track whether it’s reaching the schools in her ward.
Ala'a will fight for: Protect the investment, make sure Ward 1 schools actually see the benefit, and close any gaps that remain.
03 · Places that bring us together
Community spaces
The issue: Gyms and community spaces across Ward 1 have gone without repairs, and two proposed community centres still aren’t fully funded.
The job at City Hall: Put repairs and the two centres into the City’s capital budget and fight for them at budget time.
Ala'a will fight for: Fix the spaces we already have, and get both proposed community centres fully funded and built.
04 · Growth that works for us
Good jobs and responsible development
The issue: Harmful developments are being proposed for Ward 1, and residents shouldn’t have to accept them.
The job at City Hall: Vote on planning applications and negotiate for community benefits and local hiring.
Ala'a will fight for: Healthy communities and good local jobs as the test for every development decision, so growth benefits the people who live here.
05 · A home people can afford
Affordable housing
The issue: Housing is hurting Ward 1 families, and too many residents are stuck in older housing that isn't good enough.
The job at City Hall: Vote on rezoning and approvals for housing on City land, and press the school board and other public agencies to make land available.
Ala'a will fight for: More new affordable homes on public land in Ward 1, including land around schools, and better conditions for the people already living in older housing.
06 · Respect for renters
Safe, well-maintained apartment buildings
The issue: Tenants in aging buildings live with repairs that don’t get done, and repeat offenders face few consequences.
Progress: Since June 15, each RentSafeTO building has been assigned a green, yellow or red sign based on its latest score, and the lowest-scoring 2.5 per cent of buildings each year are prioritized for audit. The 2026 budget funds 73 officers for RentSafeTO enforcement.
The job at City Hall: Vote on the bylaw and the enforcement budget, escalate tenant complaints to City staff, and hold meetings in buildings that score poorly.
Ala'a will fight for: Stronger enforcement, faster reinspections when a building scores yellow or red, and real accountability for repeat-offender landlords.
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Resources & further reading
Learn more about the issues
Explore official information from the City of Toronto and Metrolinx.
Toronto’s 2025 budget process
Learn about the City’s budget, key dates, and opportunities to participate.
RentSafeTO — Evaluations & Audits
City of Toronto · Apartment Building Standards
Universal School Food Program
City of Toronto · Agenda Item 2025.EX24.3
