Parthi Kandavel

Parthi Kandavel is a Canadian teacher and politician who represents Ward 20 Scarborough Southwest on Toronto City Council. He was elected during a by-election on November 30, 2023.

Background Prior to entering politics, Kandavel worked as a grade 6 school teacher in the Sathya Sai School of Toronto, Canada. His wife, Anu Sriskandarajah, is a TDSB trustee and ran for council in 2025 in Ward 25, losing to Neethan Shan.

Political career Kandavel served as a Toronto District School Board (TDSB) trustee for two terms from 2014 to 2022. He ran in the 2022 municipal election, finishing second place to Gary Crawford. Kandavel was elected to the seat in a 2023 by-election triggered by the resignation of Crawford.

Described as a "progressive", On May 10, 2026, Kandavel announced that he was the subject of an Ontario Provincial Police investigation, that he was surprised by the investigation, and would address any allegations.