
Doly Begum
Liberal
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Recent Mentions
Updated 2026-08-09Recent news, social media, and press mentions
Instagram reel promotes Begum as ready to build a stronger community
An Instagram reel posted under Doly Begum’s name presents her as ready to build a stronger and more prosperous community. Based on the available preview text, it appears to be a campaign-style or promotional social media post, but the full caption and context were not available in the search results.
View source →Yahoo profile revisits Begum’s background and controversy over her Israel-Hamas comments
Yahoo News published a profile explaining who Doly Begum is and why her candidacy drew attention. The article highlights criticism she faced over comments describing the Israeli government as committing genocide, while also noting the pending federal byelection context.
View source →CityNews reports Begum resigning from Ontario NDP to seek federal Liberal seat
CityNews reported that Ontario NDP deputy leader Doly Begum resigned as the MPP for Scarborough Southwest to run federally for the Liberal Party of Canada. The report states that the move was tied to the vacancy left by Bill Blair and the upcoming federal byelection.
View source →Facebook post announces Begum’s welcome into the Liberal caucus
A Facebook post from Doly Begum’s campaign page indicates she was welcomed into the Liberal caucus by the prime minister alongside other new colleagues. The search result did not expose the full post text, but the snippet suggests a celebratory message about her move to the federal Liberals.
View source →Video report says Begum resigned from the Ontario NDP to run federally
A CBC-affiliated video report states that Ontario NDP MPP Doly Begum resigned to seek a federal seat with Mark Carney’s Liberals. The segment focuses on the announcement and the political implications of her decision.
View source →Yahoo News describes Begum as the Liberal candidate amid criticism from the NDP
Yahoo News reported that federal NDP Leader Don Davies criticized Doly Begum for joining Carney’s Liberals, arguing that the move compromised democratic principles. The piece also notes that Begum had represented Scarborough Southwest provincially since 2018 before resigning to run federally.
View source →The Globe and Mail covers Begum’s shift from provincial NDP to federal Liberal candidate
The Globe and Mail reported that the federal Liberal Party enlisted Doly Begum to contest the Toronto riding vacated by Bill Blair. The article frames her candidacy as part of a broader political reshuffling and notes that her provincial seat exit helped trigger the vacancy process.
View source →Mark Carney congratulates Doly Begum on her election victory
A Facebook post from Mark Carney congratulated Doly Begum on becoming the new MP for Scarborough Southwest. The post praised her experience and said her voice would help build a stronger and more just Canada.
View source →Doly Begum reflects on joining Carney's expanding Liberal tent
CityNews aired an interview with newly elected MP Doly Begum about what she hopes to accomplish in federal office. The segment focused on her transition from Ontario politics to Parliament and her policy ambitions after the byelection win.
View source →No recent public mentions of Doly Begum found in the provided results from the last 7 days
The supplied search results only include earlier coverage of Doly Begum’s 2026 federal byelection win and her switch from Ontario NDP MPP to Liberal MP. None of the results are dated within the last 7 days, so there are no qualifying recent news, social media, or public mention items to report from this dataset.
Supporters congratulate Doly Begum on historic victory
Facebook post by Rushanara Ali offers warm congratulations to Doly Begum on her historic victory, highlighting her Sylheti heritage and Bangladeshi-Canadian leadership.
View source →Doly Begum honors late husband in victory speech
In her projected victory address, Liberal candidate Doly Begum expressed gratitude to constituents and dedicated her win to her late spouse, Rizuan, following the byelection announcement.
View source →Mark Carney congratulated Doly Begum on becoming MP for Scarborough Southwest.
Mark Carney posted a public congratulatory message after Doly Begum’s election as the new Member of Parliament for Scarborough Southwest. The post framed her victory as a win for the riding and for the Liberal Party.
View source →CPAC published a video of Doly Begum’s victory speech after the Scarborough Southwest byelection.
CPAC uploaded a video showing Doly Begum delivering her victory speech in Toronto following the April 13 byelection. The video documents her first public remarks after winning the seat.
View source →Doly Begum’s official Facebook page identifies her as the Member of Parliament for Scarborough Southwest.
Her official public Facebook presence describes her as the Member of Parliament for Scarborough Southwest and shows ongoing public engagement. This is a public mention rather than a news report.
View source →An Instagram post quoted Doly Begum saying she was formally introduced by Mark Carney and Gary Anandasangaree.
A public Instagram post from Doly Begum says it was an honor to be formally introduced by Prime Minister Mark Carney and Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree. The post presents a celebratory and ceremonial tone.
View source →CBC reports Doly Begum won the Scarborough Southwest federal byelection.
CBC reported that Doly Begum, a former Ontario NDP MPP who ran as a Liberal, won the Scarborough Southwest federal byelection. The report said she secured nearly 70 percent of the vote, with turnout at about one-third of eligible voters.
View source →Doly Begum appears in recent Parliament proceedings as an MP on a House of Commons debate record.
A House of Commons Hansard entry from April 28, 2026 includes a recent parliamentary debate record during the current session, indicating Doly Begum's public presence as a federal MP for Ontario. The snippet available here does not provide issue-specific details about her remarks, so the context is limited to official parliamentary activity.
View source →Recent coverage highlights Doly Begum's move from the provincial NDP to the federal Liberal candidate roster.
A recent CityNews segment on YouTube discusses Doly Begum's decision to leave the provincial NDP and become the Liberal candidate for Scarborough Southwest. The piece focuses on her political shift and move toward local federal politics, making it a notable recent public mention.
View source →Doly Begum is introduced as the new Liberal MP for Scarborough Southwest.
A news article describes Begum's move from the Ontario NDP to the Liberal Party and her successful election in Scarborough Southwest. It frames the result as a notable political transition and a new chapter in her federal career.
View source →Public Disclosures
Financial and ethics disclosures filed with the registry
Assets
Investment property:
Residential, Scarborough, ON - 100% interest.
Gifts and Benefits
Nil.
Income
Salary - Legislative Assembly of Ontario.
Rental income.
Liabilities
Mortgage, Line of credit - TD Bank.
Guarantor (for family) - Bank of Nova Scotia.
Offices
Nil.
Contact Information
400A-3090 Kingston road Scarborough, Ontario M1M 1P2