Ward 39 (Scarborough-Agincourt)
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This ward in Scarborough’s northwest corner contains the Steeles-L’Amoureaux priority neighbourhood, parts of the Agincourt suburb the city says are short now of services and social supports to help youth, seniors and the poor.
Key issues in this municipal election include illegal rooming houses, particularly on residential streets near Steeles Avenue.
Though these homes fill a demand for inexpensive housing, they operate to the great consternation of nearby homeowners. A city hall proposal may make licensed rooming houses possible by next year on arterial roads in Scarborough.
Also, a proposed redevelopment plan adding condominium towers to the Bridlewood Mall area is also of concern to many Ward 39 residents.
For the full ward profile, read the story HERE.
| CANDIDATES |
| Mike Del Grande | ||
| Caldwell Williams | ||
| Kevin Xu | ||
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| DEMOGRAPHIC DATA (Statistics Canada 2006) |
| Population by age group | ||
| Age 14 and under | 8,380 | 15.0% |
| Age 15 to 24 | 8,020 | 14.3% |
| Age 25 to 44 | 15,960 | 28.5% |
| Age 45 to 64 | 14,845 | 26.5% |
| Age 65 and over | 8,735 | 15.6% |
| TOTAL | 55,940 | 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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| China | 15,430 | 38.5% |
| Hong Kong |
6,350 | 15.9% |
| Sri Lanka |
2,870 | 7.2% |
| Philippines | 1,705 | 4.3% |
| Caribbean | 1,580 | 3.9% |
| India | 1,545 | 3.9% |
| East Africa | 695 | 1.7% |
| North Africa | 680 | 1.7% |
| Vietnam | 655 | 1.6% |
| Greece | 625 | 1.6% |
| Other | 7,905 | 19.7% |
| TOTAL | 40,040 | 100.0% |
| Education – Highest level completed by age group | |
| Age 15 to 24 | Age 25 to 64 |
| Total Population (20% sample data) = 7,830 | Total Population (20% sample data) = 30,580 |
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| Age 65 and over | LEGEND |
| Total Population (20% sample data) = 8,580 | |
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| Family household information | ||
| Average family income | $43,173 | |
| Total single parent families | 2,560 | |
| Family with children at home | 5,630 | |
