Dr. ASM Noorullah Tarun - Stronger Voice for Stronger Community

01/01/2026

As the year 2025 turns, I look back across the twin landscapes of my life—the intimate world of my clinic and the vast arena of public trust.

Thousands upon thousands of encounters in my clinic. Each a universe. A chart of symptoms, yes, but more profoundly, a record of human vulnerability and resilience. A baby’s distraught cry, the chronic pain engraved into a face, the silent scream of anxiety, the relief of a managed condition. These encounters were my education in the raw truth of life, in the social determinants that script our health more than genetics ever could.

The determinants piled high: poverty, loneliness, fear, inequality—the real pathogens. The fuel was hours stretched thin, sleep sacrificed, the constant hum of burnout a background noise to the symphony of need.

The cost was measured in fatigue, in sleepless nights, in the weight of carrying so many stories. Yet, from this transformative journey, a positive balance emerges. Not in a ledger of cures, but in the subtle shifts: the personal reassurance that changed a family’s course, the early detection that saved a community member, the hope whispered that took root. A tangible sense of impact on individuals, families, and the fabric of our community.

That hard-earned trust became the foundation for a new, daunting chapter.

More than 16,000 votes in the Federal Election of 2025. A number comparable to the number of greetings at the clinic, but now from the public square. The consulting room expanded to the town hall, the diagnosis to a policy platform, the treatment plan to a vision for systemic change. This trust, given at the ballot box, is a profound extension of the covenant I knew in medicine. It is a mandate to heal not just one patient at a time, but the very systems that make them sick.

A major win? Yes, for a beginner. A victory? Not yet. Victory is when the vision becomes reality. This new path is tougher, more complex, and more necessary than ever. The need for visionary change in how we care for one another is urgent. The trust of thousands upon thousands of patients and over 16,000 voters is my compass and my charge. It demands harder work, deeper connections, and an unwavering commitment to translate grassroots truth into political will.

And through this whirlwind, my center holds: a happy family life. My children, blossoming in their chosen paths. My partner, my better half—the steadfast anchor who grounds me, supports me, and keeps my focus clear amidst the storm. This private joy is the bedrock of all public service.

So, this is a convergence. A new beginning where lived experience meets public duty.

2026 calls. It calls for the healer’s heart and the advocate’s courage. It carries the weight of two profound trusts—earned at the bedside and at the ballot box. It is fueled by the love of family and the stories of thousands.

With a heart full of gratitude and a spirit ready for the work ahead, I step forward.

Happy New Year 2026!

Dr. ASM Noorullah Tarun
Family Physician
Community Organizer, Scarborough Southwest

12/24/2025

May this holiday season wrap you in a deep sense of peace and the warmth of meaningful connection. However you celebrate, I hope you find moments of quiet reflection, shared laughter, and the simple joy of being present with those who matter most. May the spirit of generosity and kindness you feel now stay with you, lighting your path into the new year. Wishing you a truly beautiful and restorative holiday, and a very Merry Christmas.

12/09/2025

URGENT: A New Pathway for SOME Doctors, But What About the IMGs Already Here?

IRCC just announced a new Express Entry category launching in early 2026. It’s for international doctors already working in Canada on a temporary basis, with at least one year of Canadian work experience. The goal is to give them a "clear pathway to permanent residence" to fill critical health workforce gaps.

On the surface, this sounds like a positive step. We absolutely need to retain skilled doctors contributing to our healthcare system.

BUT THIS ANNOUNCEMENT HAS A GLARING, PAINFUL OMISSION.

It completely overlooks International Medical Graduates (IMGs) who are ALREADY Permanent Residents or Canadian Citizens.

Think about that. We have thousands of doctors already living here permanently. They pay Canadian taxes. They are raising their kids in Canada. They have invested everything into building a life here.

Many have:
✔ Completed the long, costly, and rigorous credential verification process.
✔ Passed all required medical licensing exams (NAC OSCE, MCCQE).
✔ Completed necessary assessments and residencies (where spots are available).
✔ They are ready, willing, and desperately needed to practice.

Yet, they remain stuck in a systemic limbo, unable to get licensed or find a residency position due to a severe shortage of spots and systemic barriers within provincial licensing and healthcare systems.

The IRONIC INJUSTICE:

Canada is creating a new immigration stream for temporary resident doctors (a good thing), while simultaneously failing to utilize the immense, fully-qualified doctor talent pool that is already permanently settled here. We are importing solutions while ignoring the ones already in our house.

This isn't about pitting one group against another. All internationally-trained doctors are needed. But a coherent national health workforce strategy MUST prioritize unlocking the potential of those who have already proven their commitment to Canada by making it their permanent home.

We need to demand MORE than this.

1. For IRCC & The Federal Government: Partner with provinces to tie immigration pathways to concrete commitments to increase residency spots and streamline licensing for all IMGs, especially PRs and Citizens.
2. For Provincial Governments: This is where the bottleneck is. We need MASSIVE, IMMEDIATE INVESTMENT to create more residency positions for IMGs. The federal government can help fund this.
3. A Unified Message: Retention of temporary workers AND utilization of permanent residents are two sides of the same coin. We need a strategy that addresses both with equal urgency.

This new category is a small step on one path, but the main roadblock remains. Our healthcare system is crumbling. Patients are suffering. And we have a solution—thousands of doctors—already here, living next door, waiting to serve.

It’s time for a real, comprehensive plan.

What do you think? Share if you agree this needs more attention.

Dr. ASM Noorullah Tarun, CCFP
President
Bangladeshi Physicians and Dentists Association Canada
Family Physician

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11/24/2025

“Jail Not Bail: A Common-Sense Approach to Community Safety” *বাংলায় পড়ুন শেষে*

An Enlightened Afternoon Town Hall meeting with MPs: Arpan Khanna, Larry Brock, Rhonda Kirkland, Jamil Jivani

It’s an honour to be present in the town hall meeting today in Ajax to discuss one of the most critical issues facing our community: community safety.

I come to this town hall not just as a conservative MP candidate on record of Scarborough Southwest, but as a family physician. My career has been dedicated to diagnosing problems and prescribing treatments that heal. And today, I must give you my professional diagnosis: Our system is sick, and it's making our community sick.

(The Physician's Diagnosis)

"As a doctor, my first duty is to 'do no harm.' But our current catch-and-release bail system is actively harming our community's health. We see the symptoms every day. The Liberal’s soft-on-crime experiments have failed. Let me be clear: as a physician, I wouldn't recommend release a contagious patient into a healthy nursery, and I will not support a system that releases dangerous, repeat, and violent offenders into our healthy community."

(The Conservative Principle)

"So, what is the cure? It starts with a principle we all understand: accountability. Conservatives believe in personal responsibility and the rule of law. A system that allows dangerous individuals back into our communities with no immediate consequence undermines both.

Let's be clear: Bail was never intended to be a revolving door for repeat, violent offenders. Its purpose is to ensure a defendant appears for trial. When someone poses a clear danger to the public, they should be held. It's that simple.

And this isn't about incarcerating non-violent, low-level offenders. This is about using common sense. A 'Jail Not Bail' policy for violent and repeat offenders protects the public and sends a clear message: in Canada, crime must have consequences."

(Protecting the Most Vulnerable)

"My medical career has been dedicated to protecting life and promoting strong, healthy families. But how can families thrive when they don't feel safe in their own neighborhoods?

The current system abandons crime victims, often from our most vulnerable populations. It prioritizes the rights of the accused over the safety of the victim. A true pro-family policy puts the safety of law-abiding citizens first.

That’s why keeping violent predators behind bars pre-trial is a pro-life position. It protects the innocent lives of potential future victims.

We believe in justice for victims, safety for our families, and treatment with accountability for those who are ill. Our 'Jail Not Bail' policy delivers on all three. This isn't about being tough on crime; it's about being smart on crime. It's common-sense conservatism applied to public safety."

(The Fiscal and Community Health Argument)

"Finally, as a conservative, I believe in fiscal responsibility. So we have to ask: what is the cost of a burglary? A car theft? A life lost? The financial and human cost of revolving-door crime far outweighs the cost of secure detention for dangerous individuals.

Ultimately, a safe community is a healthy community. It's where businesses open, jobs are created, children can play outside, and parents and families can sleep at night with peace. Restoring public safety isn't just a justice issue—it is the best economic development tool we have.

Together, with this common-sense approach, we can heal our system and restore safety to the streets of Scarborough Southwest.

Thank you."

Dr. ASM Noorullah Tarun
Family Physician & Conservative MP Candidate on Record of Scarborough Southwest

এমপিদের সাথে বিকেলের টাউন হলের একটি আলোকিত সভা MPs: Arpan Khanna, Larry Brock, Rhonda Kirkland, Jamil Jivani

“জেল, জামিন নয় (Jail Not Bail): সামাজিক নিরাপত্তার একটি সাধারণ বোধসম্মত পদ্ধতি”

এই পদ্ধতি সম্পর্কে আমার ব্যক্তিগত চিন্তা ও বিশ্বাস:

১। আমাদের জামিন ব্যবস্থা স্বাস্থ্যকর নয়, এবং এটি আমাদের সম্প্রদায়কেও অসুস্থ করে তুলছে।

· "একজন পারিবারিক চিকিৎসক হিসেবে, আমার প্রথম কর্তব্য হলো 'কোনো ক্ষতি করা নয়'। কিন্তু আমাদের বর্তমান 'ধর-ছেড়ে-দাও' জামিন ব্যবস্থা সক্রিয়ভাবে আমাদের সম্প্রদায়ের স্বাস্থ্যের ক্ষতি করছে।"
· "বতর্মান সরকারি দলের অপরাধের নরম নীতির পরীক্ষা-নিরীক্ষা ব্যর্থ হয়েছে। একজন চিকিৎসক হিসেবে, আমি কখনই একটি সুস্থ নার্সারিতে একজন সংক্রামক রোগীকে মুক্ত করার পরামর্শ দেব না, এবং আমি আমাদের সুস্থ সম্প্রদায়ের মধ্যে বিপজ্জনক, পুনরাবৃত্তিমূলক এবং সহিংস অপরাধীদের মুক্ত করার পরামর্শ দেব না।"

২। রক্ষণশীল নীতি: দায়বদ্ধতা হল পুনর্বাসনের প্রথম ধাপ।

· "রক্ষণশীলরা ব্যক্তিগত দায়িত্ব এবং আইনের শাসনে বিশ্বাসী। একটি ব্যবস্থা যা বিপজ্জনক ব্যক্তিদেকে তাৎক্ষণিক কোনও পরিণতি ছাড়াই সমাজে ফিরিয়ে আনে, তা উভয়কেই দুর্বল করে।"
· "জামিন ব্যবস্থা কখনই পুনরাবৃত্তিমূলক, সহিংস অপরাধীদের জন্য একটি ঘূর্ণায়মান দরজা হওয়ার উদ্দেশ্যে তৈরি করা হয়নি। এটি একটি প্রক্রিয়া যা নিশ্চিত করে যে একজন defendant বিচারের জন্য হাজির হবে। যখন কেউ অন্যের ওপর স্পষ্ট বিপদ ডেকে আনে, তখন তাদের আটক করা উচিত। এটি এত জটিল নয়।"
· "Jail Not Bail অ-হিংসাত্মক, ছোটখাটো অপরাধীদের কারাগারে পাঠানোর বিষয়ে নয়। এটা সাধারণ বুদ্ধি ব্যবহার করার বিষয়ে। সহিংস ও পুনরাবৃত্তিমূলক অপরাধীদের জন্য 'জেল, জামিন নয়' নীতি জনগণকে রক্ষা করে এবং একটি স্পষ্ট বার্তা পাঠায়: অপরাধের ফলাফল আছে।"

৩। সবচেয়ে ঝুঁকিপূর্ণদের রক্ষা করা: একটি প্রো-ফ্যামিলি, একটি প্রো-লাইফ অবস্থান

· "আমার চিকিৎসা ক্যারিয়ার জীবন রক্ষা করা এবং শক্তিশালী ও স্বাস্থ্যকর পরিবার গঠনের জন্য নিবেদিত। যখন পরিবারগুলি তাদের নিজস্ব পাড়ায় নিরাপদ বোধ করে না, তখন তারা কিভাবে উন্নতি করবে?"
· "বর্তমান ব্যবস্থা আমাদের অপরাধের শিকারদের পরিত্যাগ করে, যারা প্রায়শই আমাদের সবচেয়ে ঝুঁকিপূর্ণ জনগোষ্ঠীর লোক। এটি অভিযুক্তের অধিকারকে ভিকটিমের নিরাপত্তার উপরে স্থান দেয়। একটি সত্যিকারের প্রো-ফ্যামিলি-নীতি আইন-মেনে-চলা নাগরিকদের নিরাপত্তাকে অগ্রাধিকার দেয়।"
· "প্রাক-বিচারে সহিংস্র অপরাধিদের কারাগারে রাখা একটি জীবন-বান্ধব অবস্থান। এটি সম্ভাব্য ভবিষ্যতের নিরীহ মানুষের জীবন রক্ষা করে।"
· "আমি ভুক্তভোগীদের জন্য ন্যায়বিচার, আমাদের পরিবারের জন্য সুরক্ষা এবং অসুস্থদের জন্য জবাবদিহিতার সাথে চিকিৎসায় বিশ্বাস করি। রক্ষণশীলদের 'জামিন নয় জেল' নীতি তিনটিরই প্রতিফলন ঘটায়।"
· "এটি অপরাধের প্রতি কঠোর হওয়ার বিষয়ে নয়; এটি অপরাধের প্রতি স্মার্ট হওয়ার বিষয়ে। এটি জননিরাপত্তায় প্রয়োগ করা সাধারণ বোধসম্মত রক্ষণশীলতা।"

৪। আর্থিক ও সামাজিক স্বাস্থ্যের যুক্তি

“একজন রক্ষণশীল হিসাবে, আমি আর্থিক দায়িত্বে বিশ্বাস করি। একটি চুরির দাম কত? একটি গাড়ি চুরি? একটি হারানো জীবন? পুনরাবৃত্তিমূলক ও সহিংস অপরাধীদের অপরাধের আর্থিক এবং মানবিক খরচ বিপজ্জনক ব্যক্তিদের নিরাপদ আটকে রাখার খরচের চেয়ে অনেক বেশি।"
· "একটি নিরাপদ community হল একটি সুস্থ community। সেখানেই ব্যবসা-বাণিজ্য চালু হয়, চাকরি সৃষ্টি হয়, শিশুরা বাইরে খেলতে পারে এবং পরিবার নিশ্চিন্তে ঘুমাতে পারে। জননিরাপত্তা পুনরুদ্ধার করা আমাদের কাছে অর্থনৈতিক উন্নয়নের সেরা হাতিয়ার।"

Together, with this common-sense approach, আমরা আমাদের ব্যবস্থাকে সুস্থ করতে পারি এবং স্কারবোরো সাউথওয়েস্টের রাস্তায় নিরাপত্তা ফিরিয়ে আনতে পারি।

এটি পড়ার জন্য এবং আপনার সময় দেওয়ার জন্য অনেক ধন্যবাদ।

ডা. এএসএম নূরুল্লাহ তারুন
ফ‍্যামিলি ফিজিসিয়ান এবং স্কারবোরো সাউথওয়েস্টের কনজারভেটিভ এমপি প্রার্থী অন রেকর্ড.

11/12/2025

Their courage bought our peace. Their sacrifice guaranteed our freedom. On this day of remembrance, we have one sacred task: to remember, to honor, and to be worthy of their gift. Lest we forget. 🇨🇦

11/12/2025

Remembrance Day 2025:

“Your courage is the foundation I stand on”

Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, a poet, a physician, and a soldier, famously stated “To you from failing hands we throw torch; be yours to hold it high”

It’s our time to hold the torch and hold it high.
We will remember them. We will never forget.

11/11/2025

Lest we forget. 🇨🇦

On Remembrance Day, we do more than recall history; we honour the very foundation of our nation. The values our brave men and women in uniform fought for—freedom, duty, sovereignty, and peace through strength—are the bedrock of Canada.

As a Canadian, I believe in the solemn duty to protect this legacy. As a physician in Scarborough Southwest, I see the resilience that their sacrifice instilled in our community's spirit.

Let us stand together, not just in silent reflection, but in proud, active gratitude. Let's recommit to defending the freedoms they secured and to building a Canada worthy of their immense sacrifice. Eternal gratitude to our heroes. Lest we forget. 🇨🇦

Dr. ASM Noorullah Tarun
Scarborough Southwest

11/08/2025

Economic Club of Canada Special Event Nov 2025: Budget Insights and Networking

I had the incredible opportunity to attend a special event hosted by the Economic Club of Canada, featuring insightful discussions led by Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre about the current budget and the Conservative Party's alternative budget plans.

This event served as a unique platform for networking with esteemed guests, including members of the Conservative Caucus. It was a privilege to connect with fellow conservatives and thought leaders who are dedicated to shaping our nation's economic landscape.

I am truly grateful for the opportunity to partake in such a dynamic forum at the Economic Club of Canada! 🇨🇦

10/21/2025

Happy Diwali!

As the festival of lights illuminates our lives, let's take a moment to reflect on the beauty of love, joy, and togetherness. Diwali is not just about the dazzling lights or the delicious sweets; it's a celebration of the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.

Wishing you all a sparkling and safe Diwali! May the warmth of Diwali lights fill your life with endless joy and peace.

10/12/2025

10/09/2025

“An Open Letter Against Ontario's Exclusionary CaRMS Residency Policy”

Hon. Sylvia Jones
Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, Ontario

I write to you today with grave concern regarding the recently announced changes to the CaRMS 2026 R-1 Match requirements. The decision to restrict eligibility to CaRMS R-1 applicants who have attended an Ontario high school effectively slams the door on qualified International Medical Graduates who have immigrated to Canada and are Canadian citizens or permanent residents. This is not merely a policy adjustment—it is a systematic exclusion of dedicated healthcare professionals who have chosen Ontario as their home.

This abrupt, mid-process implementation demonstrates a profound disregard for physicians who have invested years working toward Canadian licensure. These individuals have undertaken rigorous examinations, navigated complex credentialing procedures, and made significant personal sacrifices—all based on a belief in Ontario's commitment to fair and transparent processes. Many have established roots in our communities, only to discover their contributions are no longer welcome.

This exclusionary policy arrives amid an unprecedented healthcare crisis:

# The crisis is now: As of July 2024, 2.5 million people in Ontario lack a family doctor—a surge of over 160,000 in just six months (Ontario College of Family Physicians).
# The problem is national: An estimated 6.5 million Canadian adults (22%) do not have a family doctor or nurse practitioner.
# The collapse is imminent: Ontario needs 3,500 family doctors immediately, while nearly 40% of current practitioners near retirement.

While our healthcare system strains under these pressures, the government has chosen to implement barriers that prevent qualified, ready-to-serve physicians from contributing to the solution. This decision not only contradicts Ontario's stated values of inclusion and diversity but actively undermines our collective efforts to address the healthcare crisis.

We therefore demand the Ontario government:

1. Immediately reverse the high school requirement and honor the original eligibility criteria for all 2026 CaRMS applicants.
2. Create a dedicated IMG Stream to ensure equitable access for immigrant physicians who have chosen Canada as their home.

The solution to our healthcare crisis stands ready to serve. We urge you to remove these arbitrary barriers and allow dedicated physicians to care for Ontario's patients.

Sincerely,

Dr. ASM Noorullah Tarun, CCFP
Family Physician, Scarborough, ON, Canada
President
Bangladeshi Physicians and Dentists Association Canada

Asm Noorullah Tarun