Ward Boundary Review

What is a Ward Boundary and a Council Composition Review?

The ward boundary review will assess the current boundaries and number of wards to determine if they are appropriate and, if not, will propose alternatives. Meanwhile, the Council composition review will assess the existing number and structure of Councillors to determine if they are appropriate for the future of Vaughan. Consideration may be given to how many Ward Councillors are needed and whether or not Local and Regional Councillors should be elected at-large or by ward.

Vaughan currently has five wards and a Council structure that consists of 10 members, composed of the Mayor as the Head of Council, four Local and Regional Councillors (elected at-large) and five Local Councillors (each representing one ward). View the interactive ward boundary map.

How will this review impact me?

A ward boundary change means the lines dividing different neighbourhoods might be redrawn. This can affect which area you vote in and who represents you on Vaughan Council. It can also change how many people live in your ward. A change in Council composition means the number of representatives on Vaughan Council might change. This can influence how municipal decisions are made. 

How can I get involved?

The first phase of engagement is now underway. Led by an external consultant, it will focus on the size and composition of Vaughan’s Council and the principles – like representation by population or using geographical and topographical features as boundaries – that should be applied when reviewing the current structure. 

There are several ways you can have your say:

• Watch this video to learn more about the project
• Drop by one of five open houses to speak to the project team. They will be held between 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the following dates:
  • Ward 1: Thursday, Sept. 26 at Vaughan City Hall (2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.)
  • Ward 2: Monday, Sept. 23 at Al Palladini Community Centre (9201 Islington Ave.)
  • Ward 3: Wednesday, Sept. 25 at Chancellor Community Centre (350 Ansley Grove Rd.)
  • Ward 4: Tuesday, Oct. 1 at Vaughan City Hall (2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.)
  • Ward 5: Tuesday, Sept. 24 at Garnet A. Williams Community Centre (501 Clark Ave.) 
• Take an online survey by Sunday, Oct. 6. 

Your input will inform a summary report that will be presented to Council for consideration in June 2025. At this time, Members of Council will review and determine whether to adjust, divide, dissolve or maintain the city’s existing ward boundaries. If changes are required, they will be made before the 2026 Municipal Election.

For more information, watch the video below:

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