Parthi Kandavel
Canadian politician
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Parthi Kandavel is a Canadian teacher and politician who represents Ward 20 Scarborough Southwest on Toronto City Council. He was elected during a by-election on November 30, 2023.
Parthi Kandavel | |
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| Toronto City Councillor for Ward 20 Scarborough Southwest | |
| Assumed office November 30, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Gary Crawford |
| Other roles | |
| 2014–2022 | TDSB Trustee |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Independent |
| Spouse | Anu Sriskandarajah |
| Occupation |
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| Website | parthikandavel |
Background
Prior to entering politics, Kandavel worked as a grade 6 school teacher in the Sathya Sai School of Toronto, Canada. His wife, Anu Sriskandarajah, is a TDSB trustee and ran for council in 2025 in Ward 25, losing to Neethan Shan.[1]
Political career
Kandavel served as a Toronto District School Board (TDSB) trustee for two terms from 2014 to 2022. He ran in the 2022 municipal election, finishing second place to Gary Crawford.[2] Kandavel was elected to the seat in a 2023 by-election triggered by the resignation of Crawford.[3]
Described as a "progressive",[1] Kandavel ran on a platform of increasing daycare spaces, building road safety infrastructure and reducing inequality. He defines his political ideology as "sensible solutions that address inequity".[1] Following his election, Kandavel met with Mayor Olivia Chow, who highlighted their shared commitment to affordable housing and child care.[1]
In February 2026, he was named as a possible candidate in the 2026 Scarborough Southwest provincial by-election.[4]