Shad Qadri

Shad Qadri (born c. 1952) is a politician and businessman in Ottawa, Ontario. He is the councillor for Stittsville-Kanata West Ward (Ward 6) defeating Gilles Chasles in the 2006 municipal election.

Qadri studied at Carleton University and received a degree in Urban economic and Urban geography

Prior to his entry in municipal politics, Qadri was a well-known local businessman and was heavily 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 also involved in numerous charities and fundraisers across the city. He was also a former director and treasurer for the Western Ottawa Community Resource Center. He is also one of the key players in the development of the ward in which several residential developments are underway or are planned including Kanata West, Jackson Trails and West Ridge.

Due to his involvement in the community, Qadri was known by many as Mr. Stittsville and he received several distinctions and community awards for his volunteering. However, he does not live in Stittsville; nor does he live in Ward 6.

As a councillor candidate he was opposed, like his opponent, to the expansion project of the Carp Road landfill which was requested by Waste Management. Like several other coucillors, he is looking forward to improvements of public transit, better fiscal accountability, increased security measures and encourages development of the community. He was however against the expansion project of the north-south light rail line which was cancelled on December 14, 2006.

Shad Qadri and his wife Theresa owned the Showbiz Entertainment And Gifts store in Stittsville which is now closed. He has one daughter and one son.

External links

* [http://www.shadqadri.com/index.html Shad Qadri official website]
* [http://www.ottawasun.com/SpecialSections/Candidates/2006/09/29/1918465.html Ottawa Sun: Shad Qadri profile] , accessed 14 November 2006