Toronto City Council

Mayor David Miller

For information on Toronto's city councillors, click the links below. (Note Memberships on Committees and Agencies are from individual Councillor's web pages as of January 5, 2009. Committee compositions may have changed, please see Committees and Striking Committee Report to Council December 1, 2008)

Ward 1
Etobicoke North: Councillor Suzan Hall

councillor_hall@toronto.ca

100 Queen Street West, Suite C54
Toronto M5H 2N2
416.392.0205 phone
416.392.4120 fax

Committees and Agencies:

Ward 1 Demographics:

Encompassing parts of Rexdale, Ward 1 is very ethnically diverse with a large East Indian population and one of the highest proportions of newcomers in the city. 74.7% of its residents are first-generation immigrants. The average household income is $53,801, compared to a Toronto-wide average of $69,125.

Highlights:

  • The population of Ward 1 grew by 2.4% between 1996 and 2001.
  • 40% of occupied private dwellings were in high-rise apartments and 38% were in single-detached houses in 2001.
  • In 2001, 56% of occupied private dwellings were owned while 44% were rented.

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Ward 2
Etobicoke North: Councillor Rob Ford

councillor_ford@toronto.ca

100 Queen Street West, Suite C40
Toronto M5H 2N2
416.397.9255 phone
416.397.9238 fax

Committees and Agencies:

Ward 2 Demographics:

Ward 2 has sizeable Italian and East Indian populations, and relatively high home ownership rates, at 60.7%, compared to a Toronto average of 50.7%. The Ward was home to 54,225 people and consisted of 18,180 households in 2001. It is situated in north-west Toronto, and is bounded to the west by Highway 27, to the north and east by the Humber River and to the south by Highway 401, Dixon Road and La Rose Avenue.

Highlights:

  • The population of Ward 2 grew by 4.1% between 1996 and 2001.
  • 49% of occupied private dwellings were in single-detached houses and 37% were in high-rise apartments in 2001.
  • In 2001, 61% of occupied private dwellings were owned while 39% were rented.

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Ward 3
Etobicoke Centre: Councillor Doug Holyday

councillor_holyday@toronto.ca

100 Queen Street West, Suite B29
Toronto M5H 2N2
416.392.4002 phone
416.392.4121 fax

Committees and Agencies:

Ward 3 Demographics:

Ward 3 is one of the wealthier wards in the city, with an average household income of $75,920, compared to the city average of $69,125. The ward has one of the highest levels of home ownership - 70.6% of residents own their homes, versus a city-wide rate of 50.7%. A high proportion of the ward's residents are TTC riders; 38% use public transit to get to work.

Highlights:

  • The population of Ward 3 grew by 0.8% between 1996 and 2001.
  • 51% of occupied private dwellings were in single-detached houses and 40% were in high-rise apartments in 2001.
  • In 2001, 71% of occupied private dwellings were owned while 29% were rented.

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Ward 4
Etobicoke Centre: Councillor Gloria Lindsay Luby

councillor_lindsay_luby@toronto.ca

100 Queen Street West, Suite B38
Toronto M5H 2N2
416.392.1369 phone
416.696.4138 fax

Committees and Agencies:

Ward 4 Demographics:

Encompassing parts of The Kingsway and is close to Pearson Airport, one of Lindsay Luby’s issues. Ward 4 is the fourth wealthiest ward in the city, with an average household income of $92,310, compared to a Toronto-wide average of $69,125.

Highlights:

  • The population of Ward 4 grew by 1.2% between 1996 and 2001.
  • 48% of occupied private dwellings were in single-detached houses and 40% were in high-rise apartments in 2001.
  • In 2001, 58% of occupied private dwellings were owned while 42% were rented.

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Ward 5
Etobicoke Lakeshore: Councillor Peter Milczyn

councillor_milczyn@toronto.ca

100 Queen Street West, Suite C51
Toronto M5H 2N2
416.392.4040 phone
416.392.4127 fax

Committees and Agencies:

Ward 5 Demographics:

Encompassing southern parts of The Kingsway and industrial land north of the Gardiner Expressway, Ward 5 has relatively high levels of home ownership, with 61.4% owning their homes compared to a city-wide average of 50.7%. It is also one of the richer wards, with an average household income of $82,288, compared to the Toronto average of $69,125.

Highlights:

  • The population of Ward 5 grew by 3.8% between 1996 and 2001.
  • 54% of occupied private dwellings were in single-detached houses, 27% were in high-rise apartments and 16% were in low-rise apartments in 2001.
  • In 2001, 61% of occupied private dwellings were owned while 39% were rented.

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Ward 6
Etobicoke Lakeshore: Councillor Mark Grimes

councillor_grimes@toronto.ca

100 Queen Street West, Suite C48
Toronto M5H 2N2
Phone: 416-397-9273
Fax: 416-397-9279

Committees and Agencies:

Ward 6 Demographics:

This ward encompasses the older neighbourhoods of Etobicoke south of the Gardiner Expressway including Mimico, New Toronto and Long Branch. It also includes the new condos built on the Waterfront at the mouth of the Humber River. 45.3% of the ward’s residents are first-generation immigrants, compared to the Toronto average of 58.3%.

Highlights:

  • The population of Ward 6 grew by 4.1% between 1996 and 2001.
  • 37% of occupied private dwellings were in single-detached houses, 27% were in high-rise apartments and 25% were in low-rise apartments in 2001.
  • In 2001, 52% of occupied private dwellings were owned while 48% were rented.

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Ward 7
York West: Councillor Giorgio Mammoliti

councillor_mammoliti@toronto.ca

100 Queen Street West, Suite B27
Toronto M5H 2N2
416.395.6401 phone
416.696.4218 fax

Committees and Agencies:

Ward 7 Demographics:

This ward is home to a large Italian population, with almost one-quarter of residents reporting an Italian ethnicity and that is the base of Mammoliti’s support. It is also one of the poorest wards in the city; the average household income is $51,548, compared to Toronto's average of $69,125. The ward also has the 4th highest rate of low-income families in the city, at 26.7%, compared to 19.4% city-wide.

Highlights:

  • The population of Ward 7 decreased by -1.8% between 1996 and 2001.
  • 36% of occupied private dwellings were in semi-detached houses and 36% were in high-rise apartments in 2001.
  • In 2001, 52% of occupied private dwellings were owned while 48% were rented.

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Ward 8
York West: Councillor Anthony Perruzza

100 Queen Street West, Suite C 41
Toronto M5H 2N2
Phone: 416-338-5335
Fax: 416-696-4144

Committees and Agencies:

Ward 8 Demographics:

This is a ward of extremes, with the lowest average household income in the city ($43,615, compared to the city-wide average of $69,125), highest rate of low-income families (35.4%), second-highest rate of single-parent families (30.4%), and second-highest rate of first-generation immigrants in the city (79.8%).

Highlights:

  • The population of Ward 8 decreased by -0.8% between 1996 and 2001.
  • 60% of occupied private dwellings were in high-rise apartments, 13% were in row houses and 13% were in single-detached houses in 2001.
  • In 2001, 32% of occupied private dwellings were owned while 68% were rented.

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Ward 9
York Centre: Councillor Maria Augimeri

councillor_augimeri@toronto.ca

100 Queen Street West, Suite C53
Toronto M5H 2N2
416.392.4021 phone
416.392.7109 fax

Committees and Agencies:

Ward 9 Demographics:

Encompassing Downsview Park, Ward 9 is home to a large Italian population, with 28.1% of residents reporting an Italian background. The ward's average household income is significantly lower than the Toronto-wide average, at $52,636, compared to the Toronto average of $69,125.

Highlights:

  • The population of Ward 9 decreased by -1.5% between 1996 and 2001.
  • 27% of occupied private dwellings were in single-detached houses, 20% were in semi-detached houses, 21% were in high-rise apartments and 23% were in low-rise apartments.
  • In 2001, 49% of occupied private dwellings were owned while 51% were rented.

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Ward 10
York Centre: Councillor Michael Feldman

councillor_feldman@toronto.ca

100 Queen Street West, Suite A22
Toronto M5H 2N2
416.392.1371 phone
416.392.7299 fax

Committees and Agencies:

Ward 10 Demographics:

Located between Dufferin, Bathurst, Steeles and the 401, Ward 10 is home to a significant portion of the Jewish community in Toronto, with 28.1% of residents reporting a Jewish background.

Highlights:

  • The population of Ward 10 increased by 0.5% between 1996 and 2001.
  • 49% of occupied private dwellings were in high-rise apartments and 31% were in single-detached houses.
  • In 2001, 44% of occupied private dwellings were owned while 56% were rented.

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Ward 11
York South-Weston: Councillor Frances Nunziata

councillor_nunziata@toronto.ca

100 Queen Street West, Suite C49
Toronto M5H 2N2
416.392.4091 phone
416.392.4118 fax

Committees and Agencies:

Ward 11 Demographics:

Located east of the Humber River in the western part of Toronto, Ward 11 has the 4th lowest average household income in the city, at $47,457, and also has high rates of low-income families and individuals.

Highlights:

  • The population of Ward 11 grew by 5.7% between 1996 and 2001.
  • 44% of occupied private dwellings were in high-rise apartments and 34% were in single-detached houses in 2001.
  • In 2001, 49% of occupied private dwellings were owned while 51% were rented.

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Ward 12
York South-Weston: Councillor Frank Di Giorgio

councillor_digiorgio@toronto.ca

100 Queen Street West, Suite A8
Toronto M5H 2N2
416.392.4066 phone
416.392.1675 fax

Committees and Agencies:

Ward 12 Demographics:

Ward 12 is home to a large Italian community, with about one-fifth of residents reporting an Italian background, including many first-generation immigrants. The ward has the second lowest average household income in the city, at $47,259, and there are corresponding high rates of low-income families and individuals.

Highlights:

  • The population of Ward 12 grew by 1.8% between 1996 and 2001.
  • 40% of occupied private dwellings were in high-rise apartments and 38% were in single-detached houses in 2001.
  • In 2001, 45% of occupied private dwellings were owned while 55% were rented.

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Ward 13
Parkdale-High Park: Councillor Bill Saundercook

councillor_saundercook@toronto.ca

100 Queen Street West, Suite C46
Toronto M5H 2N2
416.392.4072 phone
416.696.3667 fax

Committees and Agencies:

Ward 13 Demographics:

Home to Bloor West Village and High Park, Ward 13 is one of the wealthier wards in the city, with an average household income of $75,340, compared to a Toronto-wide average of $69,125. Ward 13 also has comparatively few immigrants in contrast to the rest of the city, with 44.9% in the ward compared to 58.3% city-wide. Possibly due to its proximity to the Bloor subway line, residents of Ward 13 are also some of the biggest users of the TTC, with 38% of the ward taking public transit to work.

Highlights:

  • The population of Ward 13 remained relatively constant between 1996 and 2001.
  • 34% of occupied private dwellings were in single-detached houses and 30% were in high-rise apartments in 2001.
  • In 2001, 52% of occupied private dwellings were owned while 48% were rented.

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Ward 14
Parkdale-High Park: Councillor Gord Perks

100 Queen Street West, Suite A14
Toronto, ON M5H 2N2
Phone: 416-392-7919
Fax: 416-392-0398


Committees and Agencies:

Ward 14 Demographics:

Encompassing most of Parkdale, tenants' rights are a major issue in Ward 14. It has the second highest proportion of renters in the city, at 74.7% of residents, and the majority live in apartment buildings. Unlike other downtown wards, Ward 14 has a low rate of transit usage: only 16% of residents take public transit to work, compared to 28% city-wide.

Highlights:

  • The population of Ward 14 grew by 3.4% between 1996 and 2001.
  • 38% of occupied private dwellings were in high-rise apartments, 25% were in low-rise apartments and 16% were in single-detached houses in 2001.
  • In 2001, 25% of occupied private dwellings were owned while 75% were rented.

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Ward 15
Eglinton-Lawrence: Councillor Howard Moscoe

councillor_moscoe@toronto.ca

100 Queen Street West, Suite B30
Toronto M5H 2N2
416.392.4027 phone
416.392.4191 fax

Committees and Agencies:

Ward 15 Demographics:

Located between the 401, Eglinton, Caledonia and Bathurst, Ward 15 is home to Italian, Jewish and Portuguese communities. About 55% of residents are renters, and 54% live in apartment buildings.

Highlights:

  • The population of Ward 15 grew by 0.9% between 1996 and 2001.
  • 40% of occupied private dwellings were in single-detached houses and 33% were in high-rise apartments in 2001.
  • In 2001, 45% of occupied private dwellings were owned while 55% were rented.

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Ward 16
Eglinton-Lawrence: Councillor Karen Stintz

councillor_stintz@toronto.ca

100 Queen Street West, Suite B32
Toronto M5H 2N2
416.392.4090 phone
416.392.4129 fax

Committees and Agencies:

Ward 16 Demographics:

Ward 16 is home to over 50,000 people. It is situated in central Toronto and is bounded by Bathurst Street to the west, Yonge in the east, highway 401 in the north and Eglinton to the south. It is one of the most prosperous wards of the city. 53% of the homes are detached single family dwellings and 25% high rise. Over 60% were owner occupied.

Highlights:

  • The population of Ward 16 grew by 4.2% between 1996 and 2001.
  • 53% of occupied private dwellings were in single-detached houses and 25% were in high-rise apartments in 2001.
  • In 2001, 60% of occupied private dwellings were owned while 40% were rented.

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Ward 17
Davenport: Councillor Cesar Palacio

councillor_palacio@toronto.ca

100 Queen Street West, Suite B37
Toronto M5H 2N2
416.392.7011 phone
416.392.0212 fax

Committees and Agencies:

Ward 17 Demographics:

Ward 17 has large Italian and Portuguese communities, who make up 17% and 27% of residents, respectively. 70% of residents live in houses, and 61% of residents own their homes in this ward. The average household income is $54,224, compared to a Toronto-wide average of $69,125.

Highlights:

  • The population of Ward 17 has remained constant between 1996 and 2001.
  • 38% of occupied private dwellings were in single-detached houses and 29% were in semi-detached houses in 2001.
  • In 2001, 61% of occupied private dwellings were owned while 39% were rented.

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Ward 18
Davenport: Councillor Adam Giambrone

councillor_giambrone@toronto.ca

100 Queen Street West, Suite C42
Toronto M5H 2N2
416.392.7012 phone
416.392.7957 fax

Committees and Agencies:

Ward 18 Demographics:

Ward 18 is home to Little Portugal and Dufferin Grove Park, both active downtown neighbourhoods. Almost one-third of the residents are of Portuguese background. The ward has one of the highest rates of TTC usage in the city, with 41% of residents taking public transit to work. The average household income in the ward is $50,390, compared to a city-wide average of $69,125.

Highlights:

  • The population of Ward 18 grew by 1.0% between 1996 and 2001.
  • 31% of occupied private dwellings were in semi-detached houses and 21% were in low-rise apartments in 2001.
  • In 2001, 46% of occupied private dwellings were owned while 54% were rented.

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Ward 19
Trinity-Spadina: Councillor Joe Pantalone

councillor_pantalone@toronto.ca

100 Queen Street West, Suite C47
Toronto M5H 2N2
416.392.4009 phone
416.392.4100 fax

Committees and Agencies:

Ward 19 Demographics:

Located between Dupont, Dovercourt, Bathurst and the waterfront, Ward 19 encompasses diverse neighbourhoods such as Little Italy, Queen West, Little Korea, and new condo developments along King Street West. The ward includes large populations of Portuguese, Chinese and Italian residents.

Highlights:

  • The population of Ward 19 has decreased by 0.2% between 1996 and 2001.
  • 33% of occupied private dwellings were in low-rise apartments and 24% were in semi-detached houses in 2001.
  • In 2001, 51% of occupied private dwellings were owned while 49% were rented.

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Ward 20
Trinity-Spadina: Councillor Adam Vaughan

100 Queen Street West, Suite C50
Toronto, ON M5H 2N2
Phone: 416-392-4044
Fax: 416-392-4130

Committees and Agencies:

Ward 20 Demographics:

The Annex, University of Toronto, Chinatown, and the central Harbourfront are all located in this diverse ward. The ward also has some of the highest proportions of people living in apartment buildings and rental units in the city, so tenants' issues are a major issues for ward residents.

Highlights:

  • The population of Ward 20 grew by 4.2% between 1996 and 2001.
  • 47% of occupied private dwellings were in high-rise apartments and 24% were in low-rise apartments in 2001.
  • In 2001, 31% of occupied private dwellings were owned while 69% were rented.

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Ward 21
St. Paul’s: Councillor Joe Mihevc

councillor_mihevc@toronto.ca

100 Queen Street West, Suite B 35
Toronto M5H 2N2
416.392.0208 phone
416.392.7466 fax

Committees and Agencies:

Ward 21 Demographics:

Home to Forest Hill, Ward 21 is one of the wealthier wards in the city, with an average household income of $88,203, compared to a Toronto-wide average of $69,125. However, the ward also has a high number of renters, with 60.1% of residents living in rental units.

Highlights:

  • The population of Ward 21 grew by 1.0% between 1996 and 2001.
  • 37% of occupied private dwellings were in high-rise apartments, 28% were in single-detached houses and 22% were in low-rise apartments in 2001.
  • In 2001, 40% of occupied private dwellings were owner occupied.

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Ward 22
St. Paul’s: Councillor Michael Walker

councillor_walker@toronto.ca

100 Queen Street West, Suite B26
Toronto M5H 2N2
416.392.7906 phone
416.392.0124 fax

Committees and Agencies:

Ward 22 Demographics:

Located in Uptown Toronto, Ward 22 includes parts of Forest Hill, Deer Park, and Yonge Street between Summerhill and Eglinton. It is one of the most ethnically homogenous wards in the city, with a relatively low immigrant population compared to the rest of the city. The ward also has a high average household income, at $102,988, compared to a city-wide average of $69,125. About two-thirds of the ward's residents are renters rather than homeowners, and 72.5% live in apartments rather than houses.

Highlights:

  • The population of Ward 22 grew by 7.8% between 1996 and 2001.
  • 56% of occupied private dwellings were in high-rise apartments and 18% were in single-detached houses in 2001.
  • In 2001, 34% of occupied private dwellings were owned while 66% were rented.

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Ward 23
Willowdale: Councillor John Filion

councillor_filion@toronto.ca

100 Queen Street West, Suite B36
Toronto M5H 2N2
416.392.0210 phone
416.392.7388 fax

Committees and Agencies:

Ward 23 Demographics:

Ward 23, encompassing the western part of Willowdale, is one of the fastest growing parts of the city, expanding by 16.8% between 1996 and 2001. About one-fifth of the ward is Chinese. The ward is largely composed of homeowners, roughly evenly split between apartments and houses.

Highlights:

  • The population of Ward 23 grew by 16.8% between 1996 and 2001.
  • 45% of occupied private dwellings were in single-detached houses and 41% were in high-rise apartments and in 2001.
  • In 2001, 61% of occupied private dwellings were owned while 39% were rented.

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Ward 24
Willowdale: Councillor David Shiner

councillor_shiner@toronto.ca

100 Queen Street West, Suite B39
Toronto M5H 2N2
416.395.6413 phone
416.397.9290 fax

Committees and Agencies:

Ward 24 Demographics:

Ward 24 is located in the northwestern part of North York. The Chinese population makes up 30.9% of the ward's residents. The ward is dominated by homeowners rather than renters, and the average household income is relatively high, at $79,318 compared to a city-wide average of $69,125. However, somewhat surprisingly, the rate of low-income individuals in this ward is higher than the city-wide average, with 40.4% of unattached individuals classified as low-income.

Highlights:

  • The population of Ward 24 grew by 4.1% between 1996 and 2001.
  • 42% of occupied private dwellings were in single-detached houses and 33% were in high-rise apartments and in 2001.
  • In 2001, 65% of occupied private dwellings were owned while 35% were rented.

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Ward 25
Don Valley West: Councillor Clifford Jenkins

councillor_jenkins@toronto.ca

100 Queen Street West, Suite A12
Toronto M5H 2N2
416.395.6408 phone
416.395.6439 fax

Committees and Agencies:

Ward 25 Demographics:

Ward 25 is the wealthiest ward in the city, with an average household income of $156,896. The ward is home to neighbourhoods such as the Bridle Path, York Mills, and Don Mills. The ward also has one of the lowest immigrant populations in the city, with a first-generation immigrant rate of 41.6%, compared to a city-wide average of 58.3%.

Highlights:

  • The population of Ward 25 grew by 3.8% between 1996 and 2001.
  • 53% of occupied private dwellings were in single-detached houses and 25% were in high-rise apartments and in 2001.
  • In 2001, 62% of occupied private dwellings were owned while 38% were rented.

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Ward 26
Don Valley West: Councillor John Parker

100 Queen Street West, Suite C50
Toronto, ON M5H 2N2
Phone: 416-392-0215
Fax: 416-392-7427

Committees and Agencies:

Ward 26 Demographics:

Ward 26 has some unusual demographic characteristics, as it encompasses wealthier areas such as Leaside, as well as Thorncliffe Park, which is home to many new immigrants and low-income people. About 60% of Ward 26 residents rent their homes in the ward, and 77% live in apartment buildings, mostly high-rise towers.

Highlights:

  • The population of Ward 26 grew by 10.0% between 1996 and 2001.
  • 69% of occupied private dwellings were in high-rise apartments, and 15% were in single-detached houses in 2001.
  • In 2001, 40% of occupied private dwellings were owned while 60% were rented.

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Ward 27
Toronto Centre-Rosedale: Councillor Kyle Rae

councillor_rae@toronto.ca

100 Queen Street West, Suite A5
Toronto M5H 2N2
416.392.7903 phone
416.696.4300 fax

Committees and Agencies:

Ward 27 Demographics:

This is an extremely diverse downtown ward, encompassing Rosedale, Church & Wellesley, St. Jamestown, Ryerson University, and the eastern parts of U of T. Consequently, the ward's demographic statistics are somewhat anomalous. The ward has one of the highest average household incomes in the city, at $104,877, and relatively few single-parent families or low-income residents. However, the ward also has a very high proportion of tenants, with 85.6% living in apartment buildings.

Highlights:

  • The population of Ward 27 grew by 6.2% between 1996 and 2001.
  • 73% of occupied private dwellings were in high-rise apartments, 11% were in low-rise apartments and 9% were in single-detached houses in 2001.
  • In 2001, 32% of occupied private dwellings were owned while 68% were rented.

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Ward 28
Toronto Centre-Rosedale: Councillor Pam McConnell

councillor_mcconnell@toronto.ca

100 Queen Street West, Suite A7
Toronto M5H 2N2
416.392.7916 phone
416.392.7296 fax

Committees and Agencies:

Ward 28 Demographics:

Ward 28 covers the south-eastern part of downtown Toronto, including Cabbagetown, the Islands, the depressed area of Queen and Sherbourne and the Gooderham & Worts neighbourhood. The Waterfront of the Ward is going through major redevelopment. With 76.2% of residents living in rented units, the ward has the highest proportion of tenants in the city. The ward also has the highest proportion of residents living in apartment buildings, at 86.4%.

Highlights:

  • The population of Ward 28 grew by 7.9% between 1996 and 2001.
  • 76% of occupied private dwellings were in high-rise apartments and 10% were in low-rise apartments in 2001.
  • In 2001, 24% of occupied private dwellings were owned while 76% were rented.

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Ward 29
Toronto-Danforth: Councillor Case Ootes

councillor_ootes@toronto.ca

100 Queen Street West, Suite C45
Toronto M5H 2N2
416.392.4032 phone
416.392.4123 fax

Committees and Agencies:

Ward 29 Demographics:

Located in East York north of the Danforth, Ward 29 is home to a sizeable Greek community. Residents are evenly divided between renters and owners, with slightly more residents living in houses than apartment buildings. The average household income in the ward is slightly lower than the city average. Residents of the ward are heavy users of the TTC; 35% of residents ride public transit to work, and 37% use public transit for non-work travel.

Highlights:

  • The population of Ward 29 grew by 3.5% between 1996 and 2001.
  • 33% of occupied private dwellings were in single-detached houses, 29% were in high-rise apartments and 20% were in semi-detached houses in 2001.
  • In 2001, 50% of occupied private dwellings were owned and 50% were rented.

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Ward 30
Toronto-Danforth: Councillor Paula Fletcher

councillor_fletcher@toronto.ca

100 Queen Street West, Suite C44
Toronto M5H 2N2
416.392.4060 phone
416.397.5200 fax

Committees and Agencies:

Ward 30 Demographics:

Located in the southeastern part of downtown Toronto, Ward 30 encompasses neighbourhoods such as Riverdale, East Chinatown, Leslieville and the Portlands. Most of the ward's residents (68.5%) live in houses rather than apartments, one of the highest rates for downtown wards. About one-quarter of the ward is Chinese.

Highlights:

  • The population of Ward 30 grew by 1.0% between 1996 and 2001.
  • 38% of occupied private dwellings were in semi-detached houses, 20% were in low-rise apartments and 18% were in single-detached houses in 2001.
  • In 2001, 54% of occupied private dwellings were owned while 46% were rented.

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Ward 31
Beaches-East York: Councillor Janet Davis

councillor_davis@toronto.ca

100 Queen Street West, Suite C57
Toronto M5H 2N2
416.392.4035 phone
416.397.9289 fax

Committees and Agencies:

Ward 31 Demographics:

Ward 31 is located in the old borough of East York, between Coxwell, Victoria Park, the Danforth and the Don Valley. The average household income in the ward is $54,211, compared to a city-wide average of $69,125. Roughly equal numbers of residents live in apartment buildings and houses.

Highlights:

  • The population of Ward 31 grew by 5.0% between 1996 and 2001.
  • 38% of occupied private dwellings were in single-detached houses, 35% were in high-rise apartments, and 12% were in low-rise apartments in 2001.
  • In 2001, 52% of occupied private dwellings were owned while 48% were rented.

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Ward 32
Beaches-East York: Councillor Sandra Bussin

councillor_bussin@toronto.ca

100 Queen Street West, Suite B28
Toronto M5H 2N2
416.392.1376 phone
416.392.7444 fax

Committees and Agencies:

Ward 32 Demographics:

Ward 32 encompasses the Beaches, as well as Little India along Gerrard Street. The average household income in the ward is $73,019, compared to a city-wide average of $69,125. About one-third of the ward's residents are first-generation immigrants; this is the lowest proportion of all the wards in the city.

Highlights:

  • The population of Ward 32 grew by 2.5% between 1996 and 2001.
  • 28% of occupied private dwellings were in semi-detached houses, 26% were in single-detached houses and 26% were in low-rise apartments in 2001.
  • In 2001, 54% of occupied private dwellings were owned while 46% were rented.

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Ward 33
Don Valley East: Councillor Shelley Carroll

councillor_carroll@toronto.ca

100 Queen Street West, Suite A4
Toronto M5H 2N2
416.392.4038 phone
416.392.4101 fax

Committees and Agencies:

Ward 33 Demographics:

Located in the northeastern part of North York, Ward 33 is home to many new immigrants, including sizeable Chinese, Iranian and East Indian communities. About half of the ward's residents live in high-rise apartments, and the ward is roughly evenly split between renters and homeowners.

Highlights:

  • The population of Ward 33 grew by 1.3% between 1996 and 2001.
  • 48% of occupied private dwellings were in high-rise apartments, 21% were in single-detached houses and 16% were in semi-detached houses in 2001.
  • In 2001, 52% of occupied private dwellings were owned while 48% were rented.

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Ward 34
Don Valley East: Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong

councillor_minnan-wong@toronto.ca

100 Queen Street West, Suite C55
Toronto M5H 2N2
416.397.9256 phone
416.397.4100 fax

Committees and Agencies:

Ward 34 Demographics:

This ward encompasses the area surrounding the Don Valley Parkway south of the 401 and north of Eglinton. The majority of the ward's residents, 62.5%, live in apartment buildings, and 63.2% of residents rent their homes. The average household income in Ward 34 is $60,407, compared to a Toronto-wide average of $69,125.

Highlights:

  • The population of Ward 34 grew by 5.0% between 1996 and 2001.
  • 45% of occupied private dwellings were in high-rise apartments, 20% were in single-detached houses and 18% were in low-rise apartments in 2001.
  • In 2001, 37% of occupied private dwellings were owned while 63% were rented.

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Ward 35
Scarborough Southwest: Controller A.A. Heaps

100 Queen Street West, Suite B25
Toronto, ON M5H 2N2
Phone: 416-392-0213
Fax: 416-392-7394

Committees and Agencies:

Ward 35 Demographics:

Ward 35 is located in a southeast part of Toronto dominated by industrial land, between Victoria Park, Eglinton and the CNR tracks. The ward has one of the lowest income levels in the city, with an average household income of $47,346, compared to a city-wide average of $69,125. 54.3% of residents rent their homes, and 55.7% of residents live in apartment buildings rather than homes.

Highlights:

  • The population of Ward 35 grew by 5.0% between 1996 and 2001.
  • 45% of occupied private dwellings were in high-rise apartments and 33% were in single-detached houses in 2001.
  • In 2001, 46% of occupied private dwellings were owned while 54% were rented.

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Ward 36
Scarborough Southwest: Councillor Brian Ashton

councillor_ashton@toronto.ca

100 Queen Street West
Suite A11 Toronto
M5H 2N2
416.392.4052 phone
416.696.3685 fax

Committees and Agencies:

Ward 36 Demographics:

Ward 36 is located along the waterfront in Scarborough, including the Bluffs and Cliffside Village. Unlike other parts of Scarborough, Ward 36 has a relatively low proportion of immigrants, with first-generation immigrants making up 45% of residents, compared to a city-wide average of 58.3%. The majority of residents, at 57.7%, own rather than rent their homes. 54% live in houses rather than apartment buildings.

Highlights:

  • The population of Ward 36 grew by 5.5% between 1996 and 2001.
  • 48% of occupied private dwellings were in single-detached houses and 31% were in high-rise apartments in 2001.
  • In 2001, 58% of the occupied private dwellings were owned while 42% were rented.

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Ward 37
Scarborough Centre: Councillor Michael Thompson

councillor_thompson@toronto.ca

100 Queen Street West, Suite B24
Toronto M5H 2N2
416.397.9274 phone
416.397.9280 fax

Committees and Agencies:

Ward 37 Demographics:

Located in the heart of Scarborough between the 401 and Eglinton, Victoria Park and Brimley, Ward 37 has sizeable Chinese, East Indian, Filipino and Black populations. The ward is close to the city-wide averages on many statistical measures, such as immigration levels, single-parent families, and low-income families and individuals.

Highlights:

  • The population of Ward 37 grew by 4.1% between 1996 and 2001.
  • 50% of occupied private dwellings were in single-detached houses and 32% were in high-rise apartments in 2001.
  • In 2001, 60% of occupied private dwellings were owned while 40% were rented.

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Ward 38
Scarborough Centre: Councillor Glenn de Baeremaeker

councillor_debaeremaeker@toronto.ca

100 Queen Street West, Suite B31
Toronto M5H 2N2
416.392.0204 phone
416.392.7428 fax

Committees and Agencies:

Ward 38 Demographics:

Located in the central part of Scarborough, including the Scarborough Town Centre mall, the ward has sizeable East Indian and Chinese communities. The ward's residents are evenly split between houses and apartments, and 55.4% own rather than rent their homes. The average household income is $55,298, compared to a Toronto average of $69,125.

Highlights:

  • The population of Ward 38 grew by 10.7% between 1996 and 2001.
  • 46% of occupied private dwellings were in single-detached houses and 45% were in high-rise apartments in 2001.
  • In 2001, 55% of occupied private dwellings were owned while 45% were rented.

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Ward 39
Scarborough-Agincourt: Councillor Mike Del Grande

councillor_delgrande@toronto.ca

100 Queen Street West, Suite A1
Toronto M5H 2N2
416.392.1374 phone
416.392.7431 fax

Committees and Agencies:

Ward 39 Demographics:

Located in the northwestern corner of Scarborough in Agincourt, Ward 39 has one of the highest numbers of newcomers in the city, with first-generation immigrants making up 78.6% of residents. This includes a huge Chinese community, which constitutes 43.3% of ward residents. Over three-quarters of residents own their homes.

Highlights:

  • The population of Ward 39 grew by 4.6% between 1996 and 2001.
  • 38% of occupied private dwellings were in high-rise apartments and 37% were in single-detached houses in 2001.
  • In 2001, 76% of occupied private dwellings were owned while 24% were rented.

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Ward 40
Scarborough Agincourt: Councillor Norm Kelly

councillor_kelly@toronto.ca

100 Queen Street West, Suite C43
Toronto M5H 2N2
416.392.4047 phone
416.696.4172 fax

Committees and Agencies:

Ward 40 Demographics:

Located in Agincourt, Ward 40 has a large Chinese community, which makes up about one-fifth of the ward's residents. 55.6% of residents live in apartments rather than houses, and 53% of residents own rather than rent their homes. The average household income in Ward 40 is $56,595, compared to a Toronto average of $69,125.

Highlights:

  • The population of Ward 40 grew by 9.2% between 1996 and 2001.
  • 51% of occupied private dwellings were in high-rise apartments and 31% were in single-detached houses in 2001.
  • In 2001, 53% of occupied private dwellings were owned while 47% were rented.

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Ward 41
Scarborough-Rouge River: Councillor Chin Lee

100 Queen Street West, Suite A10
Toronto, ON M5H 2N2
Phone: 416-392-1375
Fax: 416-392-1050

Committees and Agencies:

Ward 41 Demographics:

With first-generation immigrants making up 80.7% of residents, Ward 41 is home to the highest proportion of newcomers in the city. The Chinese community, in particular, makes up 52.5% of ward residents. The ward is also dominated by homeowners: over three-quarters of residents live in houses rather than apartment buildings, and 79% own rather than rent their homes. Perhaps owing to the large number of newcomers who are not familiar with municipal politics, the ward has low voter turnout rates.

Highlights:

  • The population of Ward 41 grew by 4.8% between 1996 and 2001.
  • 55% of occupied private dwellings were in single-detached houses and 19% were in high-rise apartments 2001.
  • In 2001, 79% of occupied private dwellings were owned while 21% were rented.

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Ward 42
Scarborough-Rouge River: Councillor Raymond Cho

councillor_cho@toronto.ca

100 Queen Street West, Suite B23
Toronto M5H 2N2
416.392.4076 phone
416.696.4159 fax

Committees and Agencies:

Ward 42 Demographics:

Located in the northeastern corner of the city, Ward 42 encompasses Rouge Park and the Metro Toronto Zoo. The ward is home to large East Indian, Chinese, Filipino and Jamaican communities. 72% of residents live in houses rather than apartments, and 68.6% own rather than rent their homes. These are some of the highest proportions of homeowners in the city. The ward has low voter turnout for municipal elections.

Highlights:

  • The population of Ward 42 grew by 5.3% between 1996 and 2001.
  • 39% of occupied private dwellings were in single-detached houses, 23% were in high-rise apartments and 22% were in row houses in 2001.
  • In 2001, 69% of occupied private dwellings were owned while 31% were rented.

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Ward 43
Scarborough East: Councillor Paul Ainslie

councillor_ainslie@toronto.ca

100 Queen Street West, Suite C52
Toronto, ON M5H 2N2
Phone: 416-392-4008
Fax: 416-392-4006

Committees and Agencies:

Ward 43 Demographics:

Located in East Scarborough, Ward 43 encompasses Morningside Park, Guildwood, West Hill, and a stretch of the waterfront. The average household income in the ward is $56,654, compared to a city-wide average of $69,125. 53.5% of unattached individuals have a low-income status, compared to a city-wide average of 37.6%.

Highlights:

  • The population of Ward 43 grew by 3.3% between 1996 and 2001.
  • 43% of occupied private dwellings were in high-rise apartments and 40% were in single-detached houses in 2001.
  • In 2001, 53% of occupied private dwellings were owned while 47% were rented.

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Ward 44
Scarborough East: Councillor Ron Moeser

councillor_ronmoeser@toronto.ca

100 Queen Street West, Suite B33
Toronto, ON M5H 2N2
Phone: 416-392-1373
Fax: 416-392-7429

Committees and Agencies:

Ward 44 Demographics:

Ward 44 is located along the waterfront at the mouth of the Rouge River, at eastern edge of Scarborough. The area has the highest rate of home ownership in the city: 82.2% of residents own rather than rent their homes. 80.7% live in houses rather than apartment buildings. The average household income in Ward 44 is $82,706, compared to a city-wide average of $69,125.

Highlights:

  • The population of Ward 44 grew by 10% between 1996 and 2001.
  • 67% of occupied private dwellings were in single-detached houses and 12% were in high-rise apartments in 2001.
  • In 2001, 82% of occupied private dwellings were owned while 18% were rented.

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