Salma Zahid
Liberal · Scarborough Centre—Don Valley East, ON
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Biography
Salma Zahid is a Canadian politician, who was elected as a member of Parliament in the House of Commons of Canada to represent the federal riding of Scarborough Centre in the 2015 Canadian federal election. encyclopedia
- Born
- 1970-05-26, Coventryencyclopedia
- Languages
- Englishofficial
- Occupation before politics
- community organizer, politician, senior civil servantencyclopedia
Electoral history
Scarborough Centre—Don Valley East
Liberal · 45th ParliamentSince 2025-04-28officialSalma Zahid27,557Belent MathewRunner-up · Conservative18,307Difference 9,250 votes. 2 other candidates also ran.
On the official list the riding is Scarborough Centre--Don Valley East.
Elections Canada, 45th general election.
Scarborough Centre
Liberal · 44th Parliament2021-09-20 to 2025-04-27encyclopediaSalma Zahid23,128Malcolm PonnayanRunner-up · Conservative9,819Difference 13,309 votes. 3 other candidates also ran.
Elections Canada, 44th general election.
Scarborough Centre
Liberal · 43rd Parliament2019-10-21 to 2021-09-19encyclopediaSalma Zahid25,695Irshad ChaudhryRunner-up · Conservative10,387Difference 15,308 votes. 4 other candidates also ran.
Elections Canada, 43rd general election.
Scarborough Centre
Liberal · 42nd Parliament2015-10-19 to 2019-10-19encyclopediaSalma Zahid22,753Roxanne JamesRunner-up · Conservative14,705Difference 8,048 votes. 3 other candidates also ran.
Elections Canada, 42nd general election.
Education
- Quaid-i-Azam UniversityDegree not recordedYears not recordedencyclopedia
Experience
Our sources do not list any previous employment for this member.
In their own words
7,451 Hansard interventions on file. These are the words said in the House, not a summary. Private conversations are not collected and are not invented.
Mr. Speaker, as the leaves turn and children head back to school, fall has officially arrived. This summer, I had the privilege of connecting with families across my riding at our community barbecue and ice cream socials and on their doorsteps. As we return to Ottawa, their prio…Statements by Members — Liberal Party of Canada · 2026-09-21
Where they stand
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A stored score on 10 of 14 topics. Each row names the end of that topic’s axis the stored words reached, and the sentence the score rests on.
Climate
Faster fossil phase-down
The other end of this axis: Slower phase-down, production first
Calls climate change a present reality and backs a price on pollution with rebates.
Speaker, climate change is a reality today and for our future generations, we have to accept that reality. Pollution cannot be free.Source of that line
Defence
Higher spending and more capability
The other end of this axis: Restrain spending and deployments
Supports reoriented mission against ISIL and proper equipment for forces.
I rise today to speak in support of the government's motion and the overdue reorientation of our mission against Daesh to reflect a more comprehensive, robust, and effective contribution to the international coalition against this heinous and barbaric terrorist group. There is no more serious thing that a government can do than deploy its armed forces overseas.Source of that line
Federalism
Ottawa leads
The other end of this axis: Provinces lead
States pension reform needs national leadership and federal-provincial agreement led by Ottawa.
Pension reform is an issue that needs national leadership. For years, as the provinces called out for federal leadership to address this growing problem, the previous government stayed silent, while everyday Canadians retired without enough savings to live comfortably.Source of that line
Fiscal policy
Higher taxes and public spending
The other end of this axis: Lower taxes and tighter spending
Supports middle-class tax cut together with major new benefits and infrastructure spending.
I am also heartened to hear about the middle-class tax cut and new Canada child benefit. That, according to the parliamentary budget officer, will lift over 315,000 Canadian children out of poverty and will benefit nine out of 10 Canadian families.Source of that line
Foreign affairs
Assertive alliances and sanctions
The other end of this axis: Alliance restraint
Calls for substantive international action and more aid on Rohingya crisis.
I urge Canada to continue to be a strong voice, to exercise moral leadership, and to lead the charge for substantive international action. While we have been generous, I would like to see more humanitarian aid and assistance provided to help those displaced in the region.Source of that line
Health
Expand public coverage
The other end of this axis: More private delivery
Supports expansion of public dental care and related benefits.
We are also working toward a national dental care plan for all Canadians. These are all targeted programs that are putting more money back into the pockets of lower-income families and seniors.Source of that line
Housing
Public supply and demand controls
The other end of this axis: Market supply and deregulation
Welcomes historic federal investment in affordable housing and rent-geared-to-income units.
This means not only badly needed new transit for communities like Scarborough and funds for community and senior centres, but also support for affordable housing. Every Canadian deserves to have access to a safe, clean, and affordable place to live, yet today too many Canadians are living on the economic edge.Source of that line
Immigration
Higher permanent intake
The other end of this axis: Lower intake
Advocates for more refugees, family reunification, and successful integration of newcomers.
We are a nation of immigrants. Other than our indigenous persons, everyone here is from somewhere else. Whether we are Canadians by birth or by choice, regardless of our language, our ethnicity, our faith, or our gender, the Canadian dream is open to everyone if we are willing to work hard.Source of that line
Public safety
Enforcement and sentencing
The other end of this axis: Prevention and restraint
Supports bail reform, gun control, and stronger enforcement measures.
That is why we want to get guns off our streets. I hope hon. members will join me in supporting the bail and sentencing reform act, which would make Canadians safer. I hear from my constituents about it every day, and we will do the work necessary to make sure we put an end to crime.Source of that line
Trade
Deeper continental integration
The other end of this axis: Diversify away from one partner
Supports CUSMA and continental trade access.
0, the USMCA or CUSMA, this agreement is a testament to the hard work of Canadians from across the political spectrum, from business to agriculture to labour, who came together to put Canada first and present a united front, a team Canada, to reach an agreement that would preserve access to our most important export markets and the millions of jobs that relied on that access.Source of that line
4 topics with no stored score
- AgricultureNo position has been scored.
- EnergyNo position has been scored.
- Financial regulationNo position has been scored.
- LabourNo position has been scored.
Who lines up
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