Bushra
ASGHAR

For Mississauga-Streetsville

Bushra Asghar (she/her) is a passionate advocate for social justice and transformative change. Having moved to Mississauga from Karachi at 12, she is deeply connected to her community, from attending the Bread & Honey festival to enjoying the Credit Valley trails. With a background in Political Science and International Relations, Bushra has lobbied for policies to uplift young Canadians like the Youth Climate Corps and developed systems to protect students from discrimination. She is dedicated to her community and believes in the power of coming together to make change. She envisions community to be a place of equal opportunity with strong human and worker rights for all.

Hi, my name is Bushra.

A large and diverse group of people celebrating Bushra Asghar's campaign launch at studio 89 a non-profit cafe run by volunteers. In this photo are supporters of Asghar and volunteers working on her campaign.

Bushra’s Core Values

Icon of two hands shaking with text "Federal Jobs Guarantee" below.
Illustration of a hand holding a dollar coin with the text 'Living Wage' below.
Four stick figure people holding hands beneath a globe with a heart above it, labeled "Universal Public Services."
Illustration of a raised fist above stylized rainbow arcs, with text "Human Rights and Justice."
Icon of a house with the word "HOUSING" below in orange outline.

How will we fund our campaign promises? NDP Costed Platform

To fund these investments, the NDP would make the ultra-wealthy and big corporations finally pay their share. That means ending fossil fuel subsidies, closing corporate loopholes, and cracking down on tax havens. The plan introduces a 1–3% wealth tax on fortunes over $10 million, a 2% surtax on massive corporate profits, and we’ll stand firm on capital gains reforms the Liberals backed away from.

The NDP’s plan is built to withstand global uncertainty—including the threat of a Trump-led trade war. It includes:

  • A clear fiscal target: a falling debt-to-GDP ratio by year four, even under pessimistic economic forecasts;

  • A built-in contingency reserve to respond to external shocks and keep public services stable;

  • Revenue focused on the ultra-wealthy and corporate profits, not working families; and

  • Investments with a proven economic return—including housing, infrastructure, and income supports that keep people working and reduce long-term costs.

“We’re not going to cut public services to balance the books on the backs of working people—we’re going to make multi-millionaires, and big corporations finally pay their share,” Jagmeet Singh.


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Endorsements

  • Man with glasses in a white shirt standing against a black brick wall.

    "Whip-smart and wise beyond her years, in Bushra Asghar the people of Mississauga- Streetsville have a federal candidate for whom you can vote with enthusiasm. She is a climate justice champion who understands the multi-faceted emergencies we face, and who brings to those fights political imagination and vision. Working with Bushra on campaigns to confront the climate crisis makes even hard tasks a joy. The people of Mississauga-Streetsville have in her a candidate for this historic moment – lucky you!"

    Seth Klein, author of A Good War: Mobilizing Canada for the Climate Emergency

  • "Candidates like Bushra, who are rooted in their communities, who mainly work outside of the electoral politics, who are not career politicians, can pull the NDP further to the left. This takes away power from the career politicians who continue to pull the party right, towards more liberal platforms. Bushra also aims to engage the communities in the suburbs through her campaign into grassroots groups and movements- communities who are largely racialized and are not served by the politicians that "represent" them."

    Climate Justice University of Toronto

  • Logo with the words "Climate Justice UofT" in bold, red letters inside a circular border. Climate Justice University of Toronto.

    "Climate Justice Toronto (CJTO) is excited to endorse Busha Asghar’s campaign for MP in Mississauga Streetsville. Bushra has a long history of fighting for climate justice, good green jobs, and a free Palestine, including as a member of CJTO. Bushra is running on a platform that prioritizes the needs of everyday working class Canadians. In CJTO we believe change comes through community organizing and harnessing our collective power. We know that Bushra not only believes this too, but fights for it every day. We are proud to call her a member of CJTO and support her campaign for MP."

    Climate Justice Toronto

  • "Bushra knows that our best policy ideas require collaboration, perseverance and an ability to organize. She embodies the kind of politician we need in Ottawa to bring good ideas to life. And alongside all of this, she remained deeply committed to the grassroots community organizing closest to her heart -- the kind of community work that every policymaker should be rooted in. In this moment of immense shock, fear and uncertainty, we need bold and fresh ideas like the Youth Climate Corps to counter the stale austerity that our leaders often resort to. And we need strong leaders full of courage, heart and deep policy knowledge. "

    Anjali Appadurai, Canadian politician and activist

  • "As a citizen of Mississauga, I believe it is essential to elect leaders who are committed to improving our community and Bushra is one such leader. She is deeply connected to our Mississauga community, and she has demonstrated her commitment to public services through her work with the Canadian Youth Climate Corps, and I believe Bushra will continue to work tirelessly to make our community a better place for all. I encourage and urge you to vote for Bushra in this upcoming election. I am confident that she will make a positive impact and work towards the betterment of our community. Please join me in supporting Bushra Asghar and electing them as MP for Mississauga- Streetsville."

    Aubrey Gonsalves, CUPE Local 2316 President, CUPE Ontario 2nd Vice President, CUPE National Diversity Vice President representing Black and Racialized workers