Parthi Kandavel Wins Scarborough Southwest By-Election - The Local
The former TDSB trustee beat out a field of 23 to become Ward 20's newest city councillor.
thelocal.toHere’s the latest I can provide based on recent reporting.
- Parthi Kandavel, a Toronto city councillor for Ward 20 (Scarborough Southwest), announced that he is the subject of an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigation related to unspecified allegations. He said he was surprised by the development and intends to address any allegations as more information becomes available. This update appeared in reports dated May 9, 2026. [Source coverage indicates he stated he would provide updates as he learns more.]
Notes:
- Kandavel previously served as a Toronto District School Board trustee and won the Scarborough Southwest by-election in November 2023. The current development concerns an OPP investigation and is separate from his electoral history. [Context: election history and prior roles are documented in contemporary profiles and election coverage.]
If you’d like, I can pull the exact articles or provide a brief timeline of developments as they unfold. I can also look for any official statements from Kandavel or the OPP for more precise details.