Toronto municipal ward boundaries were significantly modified in 2018, passing through three models (44, 47, and 25). Ultimately, for the purposes of administering the 2018 election, the 25-ward structure was used and later upheld by the Supreme Court of Canada in 2021.
From 2014 to 2017, the City of Toronto engaged in a ward boundary review[7] evaluating the City's previous 44 ward model.
Based on this, and in preparation for the 2018 municipal election, the City of Toronto added 3 new wards to create a 47 ward model. This model was in effect at the opening of the 2018 municipal election.[8]
The immediate effect of this act was to eliminate all previous ward models, and replace them with a 25 ward model designed to align with the provincial and federal ridings boundaries in effect at that time.[11]
The timing of the boundary change was controversial, and the City of Toronto sued the province contesting the provisions' constitutionality. In the absence of an injunction, and with the pending threat of the province invoking the notwithstanding clause[12] which would defeat any constitutional challenge, the election continued under the 25 ward model.[13]
The nomination period originally scheduled to close on July 27, 2018 was extended to September 14, 2018.[14] This allowed new candidates to run, and existing candidates to either withdraw or to reassign their candidacy to a different constituency.[15]
In a judgment rendered October 1, 2021,[16] the Supreme Court of Canada upheld the constitutionality of the provisions,[17] and the 25 ward model remained in effect for the 2022 Toronto municipal election.
From 2000 to 2018, Scarborough Southwest was represented on city council by Wards 35 (northern half) and 36 (southern half). From 1998 to 2000 the area generally corresponded to Ward 13 (Scarborough Bluffs) on City Council, and returned two members. From 1988 to 1997 Scarborough Bluffs was represented on Metropolitan Toronto Council until Scarborough's amalgamation into the city.
Walayat Khan, ran for city council in Scarborough—Agincourt in 2021.[22]
Angus Mackenzie
MD Abdullah Al Mamun
Suman Roy, chef and activist, founded Scarborough Food Security Initiative. Ran here in 2018 and was endorsed by Progress Toronto at the time. Considered a progressive. Endorsed by councillor Jennifer McKelvie.[23] Has been accused of dubious financial dealings.[22]
Kevin Rupasinghe, transportation planner and community activist. Ran here in 2022 and was endorsed by Progress Toronto at the time. Considered a progressive.[23] Endorsed by city councillors Shelley Carroll and Amber Morley, the Toronto and York Region Labour Council, Local 113 of the Amalgamated Transit Union and NDP MPPs Kristyn Wong-Tam and Bhutila Karpoche.[24]
Sudip Shome Considered a Conservative, endorsed by former Ward 20 Councillor Gary Crawford
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