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 7 Humber River-Black Creek.
You know you’re in Ward 7’s boundaries because you’ll have Humber River on the west, Keele Street on the east, Steeles Avenue on the north, and Highway 401 to the south.
This encompasses the neighbourhoods of Jane and Finch, Oakdale-Beverley Heights, York University-Heights, Glenfield-Jane Heights, Humber Summit, Humdermede, Humberlea and the western parts of Downsview.
According to the most recent Canadian census, Humber River-Black Creek’s population is approximately 111,200, with 42.1% of residents between the ages of 20 and 49.
56.4% of the total number of residents are immigrants — from the Philippines, Vietnam, Italy, Jamaica and Guyana — and the median annual income is $11k less than Toronto’s average, at $73,000, with 14.8% of residents classified as low-income — those with an average annual household income of under $30,000.
Most homes in this ward are semi-detached houses and apartment buildings over five storeys. 52% of residents are renters versus 48% are homeowners; this is the opposite of Toronto’s average ratio of renters-to-homeowners.
Humber River-Black Creek’s local issues
Hot topics in this ward include food insecurity and lowering grocery store prices, affordable housing, flood prevention and more.
Ward 7 candidates
Ward 7 is currently represented by Councillor Anthony Perruzza, who has served on city council since 2006. He is running for re-election and will be joined in the race by former Ward 7 candidate Amanda Coombs, who ran against Perruzza in the 2022 election and Lorna Antwi.
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 7, 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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