A Muslim mother, engineer, and civic leader fighting back against what she describes as coordinated institutional retaliation.

Campaign Summary

Dr. Bahira Abdulsalam a Professional Engineer with 35 years of experience, Ph.D. holder, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee recipient, and former Toronto mayoral candidate is facing simultaneous legal battles that threaten her livelihood, her home, and her professional license.

She is self-represented, financially distressed, and fighting on multiple fronts at once. This fund will help her secure legal representation and stabilize her situation so she can mount a proper defense.

Who Is Dr. Bahira Abdulsalam?

35-year career as a Professional Engineer

Ph.D. and former Visiting Scholar at the University of Arizona

Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Award recipient

Two-time keynote speaker for Professional Engineers Ontario

(2023–2024).

Candidate for Mayor of Toronto

(2023) & (2026) , MPP, and MP

Elected parent representative, Toronto District School Board

Single mother of three

What She's Facing Right Now

Legal Front Situation

Professional license PEO prosecution over tweets not engineering work with three complaints filed the same day

Housing Eviction notice received the same day as her PEO hearing

Employment Dismissed from Alstom Transport Canada

Elected role Removed from TDSB position and Election was violated

Business Research company dissolved

She is currently self represented in all proceedings due to financial hardship.

How Funds Will Be Used

Category Estimated Need

Legal counsel (PEO defense) $15,000–25,000

Landlord & Tenant Board representation $3,000–5,000

Human Rights Tribunal filing support $2,000–4,000

Immediate living expenses & housing stability $5,000

Total Goal $30,000–40,000.

All funds go directly to Dr. Abdulsalam or to verified legal/housing costs. Updates will be posted as proceedings progress.

Why This Matters

Dr. Abdulsalam frames her case as a test of whether a Muslim woman who runs for office and speaks publicly about Palestine can be systematically dismantled by institutional processes or whether Canadians will stand with her.

Whether you agree with her politics or not, the principle is clear: everyone deserves the ability to defend themselves when their career, home, and reputation are on the line.

How to Help

Donate Any small amount helps cover legal and living costs.

Share Spread this campaign on social media, in your community, and within professional networks.

Offer expertise Pro bono legal support, paralegal assistance, or housing advocacy welcomed.

Contact

For media inquiries, pro bono offers, or questions: contact [email redacted]

This campaign was created to support Dr. Abdulsalam's legal defense. Donors are encouraged to review publicly available information and reach their own conclusions about her claims.