Vaughan’s ward boundaries and Council composition are being reviewed

Your feedback is needed! 

The City of Vaughan is reviewing its ward boundaries and Council composition to ensure it continues to be an effective and equitable system of representation that has kept pace with population growth. 

Here’s what you need to know: 

The ward boundary review will assess the current location 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 current ward boundary map at vaughan.ca/WardBoundary.

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 underway now. 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 learn more and have a say:

• Watch this pre-recorded video to learn more about the project
• Drop by one of five open houses, which will be held between 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., to speak to the project team:
  • 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. 

Later, you will be invited to learn more about alternative ward boundary structures and assess the pros and cons. 

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 prior to the 2026 Municipal Election.

To learn more and stay up to date about this project, visit vaughan.ca/WardBoundary.

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