Federal Election 2025: Scarborough Southwest Conservative candidate Asm Tarun answers our questions

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Beach Metro Community News sent these questions to the federal candidates in Scarborough Southwest. Not all candidates responded by our deadline. Candidates were asked to keep their responses to approximately 300 words. Please visit our website at www.beachmetro.com for more information on the candidates.)

QUESTION 1: Please tell our readers a little bit about yourself and why you are running in this election?

Canada has given me the opportunity to establish myself as a family physician with six primary and specialist clinics across the GTA and build a meaningful life for my family.

Now, with our two children in university, my wife and I feel it’s time to give back to the society that helped us shape our success.

I believe the way to do that is by offering compassionate leadership rooted in lived experience.

Beyond my medical practice, I have helped many professionals build their careers, have led medical teams supporting refugees, and mentored the next generation of healthcare leaders. I am also an active member of Rotary Club of Toronto Danforth.

Stepping away from my medical career is not an easy choice, but it’s a sacrifice I’m prepared to make to serve the greater good and fulfill my social responsibility.

QUESTION 2: Why is your party and your party leader the best one to deal with the threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, and how will your party support Canadians impacted by tariffs and other American policies towards Canada?

The Conservative Party of Canada, under Pierre Poilievre’s leadership, is best positioned to deal with the challenges posed by President Donald Trump’s policies through strong, pragmatic engagement and a proven commitment to defending Canadian interests.

Our party has historically maintained strong working relationships with U.S. administrations, built on mutual respect and shared economic values. We understand how to navigate trade relationships while standing firm against unfair tariffs and economic pressure.

We will support Canadians by helping our industries become more competitive, reducing taxes and red tape, and expanding access to global markets to reduce dependence on the U.S.

Above all, we will always put Canadian workers, families, and businesses first.

QUESTION 3: Beyond Canada’s relationship with the United States, what do you see as the next most important issue in this election and how will you and your party address it?

Beyond Canada’s relationship with the United States, the most pressing issue in this election is the cost-of-living.
Canadians are struggling to afford basic necessities – food, housing, and transportation.

As a physician, I see the emotional and physical toll this takes on individuals and families every day.

Under Pierre Poilievre’s leadership, the Conservative Party has a clear plan to restore affordability by axing the industrial carbon tax, supporting responsible resource development, and cutting red tape to build more homes.

We will also take strong, practical action to make our communities safer by banning hard drugs, strengthening laws against repeat offenders, and ensuring real consequences for violent crime. Canadians deserve to feel secure in their homes and on their streets.

I am committed to work towards lowering taxes, making life more affordable, creating jobs, and defending the values that built this country.

This election is about restoring hope and opportunity for every hardworking Canadian.