Ward 28 (Toronto Centre-Rosedale)
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Ward 28 (Toronto Centre-Rosedale) is one of the city’s most culturally diverse municipal wards.
Home to a large population of new Canadians, large portions of the community have been traditionally underserved and neglected.
Now, with the ongoing redevelopment of Regent Park and a smaller-scale rejuvenation of Cabbagetown, the ward appears to be on the upswing.
Nonetheless, community safety continues to be a concern in portions of Ward 28, as does the need for more and better community supports and services.
While the recent community improvements – most notably the Regent Park project – will help alleviate some of those issues, there remains work to be done to support the ward’s many low-income residents.
For the full ward profile, read the story HERE.
| CANDIDATES |
| Howard Bortenstein | ||
| Eric Brazau | ||
| Dennis Hollingsworth | ||
| Pam McConnell | ||
| Daniel Murton | ||
| Raj Rama | ||
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| DEMOGRAPHIC DATA (Statistics Canada 2006) |
| Population by age group | ||
| Age 14 and under | 8,620 | 14.3% |
| Age 15 to 24 | 6,825 | 11.3% |
| Age 25 to 44 | 23,945 | 39.8% |
| Age 45 to 64 | 15,300 | 25.4% |
| Age 65 and over | 5,545 | 9.2% |
| TOTAL | 60,235 | 100.0% |
| Top 10 countries by origin – Immigration | ||
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Country/Area
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Total Immigration
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Percentage of Total
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| Philippines | 3,110 | 11.9% |
| China | 2,615 | 10.0% |
| East Africa |
2,115 | 8.1% |
| Caribbean | 1,740 | 6.7% |
| Sri Lanka |
1,520 | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom |
1,445 | 5.6% |
| Bangladesh | 1,295 | 5.0% |
| India | 925 | 3.6% |
| Vietnam | 905 | 3.5% |
| USA | 675 | 2.6% |
| Other | 9,690 | 37.2% |
| TOTAL | 26,035 | 100.0% |
| Education – Highest level completed by age group | |
| Age 15 to 24 | Age 25 to 64 |
| Total Population (20% sample data) = 6,365 | Total Population (20% sample data) = 35,815 |
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| Age 65 and over | LEGEND |
| Total Population (20% sample data) = 4,950 | |
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| Family household information | ||
| Average family income | $49,864 | |
| Total single parent families | 3,200 | |
| Family with children at home | 8,355 | |
