Do you know your ward well enough to vote in Toronto’s municipal election this fall?
If not, no worries — we’re here to catch you up before voting day is here.
Toronto’s municipal election is coming up on Oct. 26, with advance voting open between Oct. 6 and 11. We’re here to help you stay informed on what’s happening in your neighbourhood before you cast your ballot for mayor, city councillor and school board trustee.
Here are the basics that you need to know about Ward 1 Etobicoke North.
Ward 1 Etobicoke North is at the northwestern corner of Toronto. The ward’s boundaries are Steeles Avenue West to the north, the Toronto-Mississauga city limit on the west, the Humber River on the east and on the south along Dixon Road, Martin Grove Road, Eglinton Avenue West and Highway 401.
This encompasses the neighbourhoods of West Humber-Clairville, Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown, Thistletown-Beaumond Heights, Rexdale-Kipling, Elms-Old Rexdale, Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview and Kingsview Village-The Westway
According to the most recent Canadian census, Etobicoke North’s population is approximately 115,120, with 42.6% of residents between the ages of 20 and 49.
56.2% of the total number of residents are immigrants — from India, Jamaica, the Philippines, Iraq and Guyana — and the median annual income is only $3k less than Toronto’s average, at $81,000. 11.2% of residents are classified as low-income — those with an average annual household income under $30,000.
Most homes in this ward are single detached houses and apartment buildings over five storeys. 45% of residents are renters versus 55% are homeowners.
Etobicoke North’s local issues
Hot topics in this ward include AI data centres, poor transit, lack of green space and more. The Etobicoke North community does not sit back when it comes to topics they care about. Earlier this year, the TDSB revoked its decision not to add air conditioning to a school opening in the area in 2027 due to parents and community members fighting back.
Another topic on the community’s mind is the new women’s shelter being built in Islington. Documenter Isabella Moran reported on this in May.
Ward 1 candidates
Ward 1 is currently represented by Coun. Vincent Crisanti, who’s served four terms as councillor and is running for re-election. Challengers are Chloe Brown, who ran for mayor in 2022 and 2023 and these other candidates: Abraham Abbey, Ala’a Adib, Saima Babar, Norman Hamilton, Joseph Martino, Nathen Masri, Hard Parmar and Kristian Santos.
How can you learn about each? Use The Green Line’s tool to fact-check candidates on THEGREENLINE.TO.
If you don’t live in Ward 1, you can find your own ward on THEGREENLINE.TO. Plus: more hyperlocal coverage to keep you in the loop this election cycle.
For information on how and where to vote, check out The Green Line’s guide to voting in the 2026 Toronto municipal election.
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