Item - 2023.NY3.31
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on March 29, 2023 with amendments.
- This item was considered by the North York Community Council on February 22, 2023 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on March 29, 2023.
NY3.31 - Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution affecting North York
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 18 - Willowdale
City Council Decision
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council communicate to the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario that Toronto City Council strongly objects to the plan to reduce the number of ridings in the City of Toronto as it will potentially reduce the representation of all Torontonians at all three levels of government, even though Toronto residents are already the most under-represented in Canada on a per capita basis.
2. City Council request the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for the Province of Ontario ("the Commission") to provide public notice regarding its recommended boundaries issued on February 10, 2023, or any other boundaries that it might subsequently recommend, and provide opportunities for public input in a manner similar to the process set out in Sections 19 (1-6) of the Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act R.S.C., 1985, c.E-3 and that this recommendation be transmitted by the City Clerk to the Commission.
3. City Council request the Government of Canada review the issue of public participation in the review of riding boundaries and make recommendations to the Government of Canada with respect to amendments to the Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act R.S.C., 1985, c.E-3 in order to provide opportunities for public input in response to proposals and recommendations prepared by Commissions, both after the initial Proposals are made and after the release of the Commissions’ Reports.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-234623.pdf
Communications (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-166558.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That:
1. City Council request the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for the Province of Ontario ("the Commission") to provide public notice regarding its recommended boundaries issued on February 10, 2023, or any other boundaries that it might subsequently recommend, and provide opportunities for public input in a manner similar to the process set out in Sections 19 (1-6) of the Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act R.S.C., 1985, c.E-3 and that this recommendation be transmitted by the City Clerk to the Commission.
2. City Council request the Government of Canada review the issue of public participation in the review of riding boundaries and make recommendations to the Government of Canada with respect to amendments to the Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act R.S.C., 1985, c.E-3 in order to provide opportunities for public input in response to proposals and recommendations prepared by Commissions, both after the initial Proposals are made and after the release of the Commissions’ Reports.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Mar-31-2023 2:24 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - NY3.31 - Matlow - motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 24 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Dianne Saxe, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Lily Cheng |
That City Council delete North York Community Council Recommendation 1.
Recommendation to be deleted:
1. City Council strongly express its objection to the plan to change the Ward and Riding boundaries which could eventually reduce Toronto City Council by one seat.
and instead adopt the following new Recommendation 1:
1. City Council communicate to the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario that Toronto City Council strongly objects to the plan to reduce the number of ridings in the City of Toronto as it will potentially reduce the representation of all Torontonians at all three levels of government, even though Toronto residents are already the most under-represented in Canada on a per capita basis.
Vote (Amend Item) Mar-31-2023 2:23 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - NY3.31 - Pasternak - motion 2 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 23 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Dianne Saxe, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Stephen Holyday |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Lily Cheng |
NY3.31 - Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution affecting North York
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 18 - Willowdale
Community Council Recommendations
North York Community Council recommend that:
1. City Council strongly express its objection to the plan to change the Ward and Riding boundaries which could eventually reduce Toronto City Council by one seat.
Origin
Summary
Toronto is one of the fastest growing cities in North America and yet the recent iteration of the Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution removes one of our wards (Don Valley East), which will result in less representation for our constituents. As a Councillor for residents in North York, Ward 18, Willowdale, I strongly object to this plan that could eventually reduce Toronto City Council by one seat.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-234623.pdf
Motions
Vote (Adopt Item) Feb-22-2023
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 6 | Members that voted Yes are Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Mike Colle, James Pasternak (Chair), Jaye Robinson |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 0 | Members that were absent are |