Ward Boundary Review

What is a Ward Boundary and a Council Composition Review?

The ward boundary review will assess the current boundaries and number of wards to determine if they are appropriate and, if not, will propose alternatives. Meanwhile, the Council composition review will assess the existing number and structure of Councillors to determine if they are appropriate for the future of Vaughan. Consideration may be given to how many Ward Councillors are needed and whether or not Local and Regional Councillors should be elected at-large or by ward.

Vaughan currently has five wards and a Council structure that consists of 10 members, composed of the Mayor as the Head of Council, four Local and Regional Councillors (elected at-large) and five Local Councillors (each representing one ward). View the interactive ward boundary map.

How can this review impact me?

A ward boundary change means the lines dividing different neighbourhoods might be redrawn. This can affect which area you vote in and who represents your neighbourhood interests on the City Council. It can change how large your ward is and how many people live in your ward. This can affect how easily you can reach and influence your elected Councillor and how easy or hard it is for them to stay in touch with their constituents.

A Council composition change means the number of representatives on Vaughan Council might increase or decrease. This can influence how municipal decisions are made. Right now, you have a total of 5 Councillors elected from 5 wards (plus the 4 Regional and Local Councillors elected at large who are outside of this study). Would you have better access to your representatives if there were more of them representing smaller wards? Or would you have better governance if there were fewer of them representing larger wards?  There is a lot to consider. What makes the most sense in Vaughan?

Watch this short video to learn more about the project.

How can I get involved?

The second phase of engagement is now underway. Led by an external consultant, it will focus on a set of possible Council compositions and the resulting configurations of possible electoral wards. Based upon input and ideas gathered from the first round of public consultation and initial interviews with Councillors, the consulting team has developed six realistic options for you to look at and comment on. Now they need you to look closely and suggest: Which options make the most sense to you? How can they be adjusted to reflect the community’s sense of itself?

Get involved!

Drop by any of five open houses to speak to the project team and share your ideas. You can complete the survey at the open houses too. They will be held at the following locations, dates and times:

• Ward 1: Monday, April 7 at the Civic Centre Resource Library (2191 Major MacKenzie Dr.) from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Ward 2: Wednesday, April 9 at Father E. Bulfon Community Centre (8141 Martin Grove Rd.) from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Ward 3: Friday, April 11 at Vellore Village Community Centre (1 Villa Royale Ave.) from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Ward 4: Tuesday, April 8 at North Thornhill Community Centre (300 Pleasant Ridge Ave.) from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Ward 5:  Sunday, April 13 at Promenade Mall (1 Promenade Cir.) from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Have your say!

Complete this online survey by Friday, May 2. Take a close look at each of the maps to assess the strengths and weaknesses of each option. Then, after you looked at all the options, we will ask you which ones you prefer and why.

Your input will inform the development of one or two recommended options for Council to consider before June 2025.  At that time, Members of Council will review and determine whether to adjust, divide, dissolve or maintain the city’s existing ward boundaries. If changes are required, they need to be made before the 2026 Municipal Election. 

Take a look!

These are the options you will see at the open houses and inside the survey where you can add your responses.

Option 6-1

Option 6-2

Option 7-1

Option 7-2

Option 8-1

Option 8-2