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 2 Etobicoke Centre.
Ward 2’s rough boundaries are the Humber River to the east, Renforth Drive to the west, Highway 401 to the north and Dundas Street to the south. So, if you live within these boundaries, you’ll vote in Ward 2 during the municipal election this October.
This encompasses the neighbourhoods of Eringate-Centennial-West Deane, Princess-Rosethorn, Edenbridge-Humber Valley, Markland Wood and parts of Islington-City Centre West.
According to the most recent Canadian census, Etobicoke Centre’s population is approximately 117,200, with 35.7% of residents between the ages of 20 and 49.
41.4% of the total number of residents are immigrants — from Italy, Ukraine, Poland, India and the Philippines — and the median annual income is $16k above Toronto’s average, at $100,000, with 7.9% of residents classified as low-income — those with an average annual household income of under $30,000. This is almost half of Toronto’s average of 14.4% of households that make less than $30,000.
Most homes in this ward are single detached houses and apartment buildings over five storeys. 33% of residents are renters versus 67% are homeowners. There is a 15% difference in homeowners versus Toronto’s average of 52%.
Etobicoke Centre’s local issues
Hot topics in this ward include tackling crime like break-ins and retail theft, the need for recreational programming, fixing aging infrastructure and more.
Ward 2 Etobicoke Centre
Ward 2 is currently represented by Coun. Stephen Holyday, who has been in the position since 2014. He is running for re-election and will be joined in the race by candidates Jennifer Alexander and Katie Andrachuk.
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 2, 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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