Ward 40 (Scarborough-Agincourt)
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This part of Agincourt between Hwy. 401 and Finch Avenue, will see significant changes as the Sheppard East Light-Rail Transit Line is built through it.
Among the issues in this year’s municipal election are considerations by the city for possible future development along Finch on either side of Warden Avenue.
A redevelopment plan adding condominium towers to Bridlewood Mall at the intersection remains unpopular with some area residents.
Partly in the ward, Steeles-L’Amoureaux is a priority neighbourhood the city says is short of services and social supports.
Also at issue is a proposed collumbarium plan on Birchmount Road, a small cemetery for cremated remains, that has many residents upset.
For the full ward profile, read the story HERE.
| CANDIDATES |
| Bryan Heal | ||
| Norm Kelly | ||
| Ken Sy | ||
| Cheng-Chih Tsai | ||
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| DEMOGRAPHIC DATA (Statistics Canada 2006) |
| Population by age group | ||
| Age 14 and under | 10,210 | 17.1% |
| Age 15 to 24 | 7,185 | 12.1% |
| Age 25 to 44 | 18,260 | 30.7% |
| Age 45 to 64 | 13,875 | 23.3% |
| Age 65 and over | 10,045 | 16.9% |
| TOTAL | 59,575 | 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 | 9,485 | 25.6% |
| Sri Lanka |
3,845 | 10.4% |
| Philippines | 2,335 | 6.3% |
| India | 2,280 | 6.2% |
| Hong Kong |
2,085 | 5.6% |
| Caribbean | 2,080 | 5.6% |
| Guyana | 1,220 | 3.3% |
| Greece | 1,125 | 3.0% |
| Pakistan | 1,060 | 2.9% |
| East Africa |
895 | 2.4% |
| Other | 10,640 | 28.7% |
| TOTAL | 37,050 | 100.0% |
| Education – Highest level completed by age group | |
| Age 15 to 24 | Age 25 to 64 |
| Total Population (20% sample data) = 7,010 | Total Population (20% sample data) = 31,905 |
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| Age 65 and over | LEGEND |
| Total Population (20% sample data) = 9,315 | |
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| Family household information | ||
| Average family income | $47,770 | |
| Total single parent families | 3,940 | |
| Family with children at home | 6,665 | |
