Ms. Paula Puddy Commission Secretary Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario PO Box 37018 Southdale London, Ontario N6E 3T3 [email protected] Dear Ms Puddy, The Federation of South Toronto Residents Associations (FoSTRA) is a federation that currently represents 24 residents’ associations (RAs) in the five downtown wards – Wards 4, 9, 10, 11 and 13 – and, through these RAs, thousands of Toronto’s residents. FoSTRA fully supports the regular review and redrawing of electoral boundaries to reflect shifts in population densities; it is only through rigorous analysis that increases/decreases in density can be properly represented and administered. Toronto is heading into a cycle of exponential growth spurred on by housing initiatives at the federal, provincial and municipal levels. (Chart of projected population growth to 2046 - see pdf for details) Many analyses from a diverse range of sources support these projections. Some areas will experience more aggressive growth than others, particularly as public transit plans are completed and the accompanying densities are realized. (Two charts of projected population increases in Toronto areas - see pdf for details) To further illustrate the point, attached you will find a letter regarding the projected growth of the area encompassed by FoSTRA member the Bay Cloverhill Community Association. It is our understanding that the redrawing of boundaries will be based on 2021 census data, however projected population density increases will not be part of that equation. Considering the current review cycle, FoSTRA submits two recommendations for consideration by the Commission.
We hope these comments are helpful and the recommendations are given serious consideration. The rate of change in our major urban areas requires an approach that will only best serve the communities by responding to that change in a thoughtful and timely fashion. Sincerely yours, Rick Green Chair
21 October, 2022
Ms. Paula Puddy Commission Secretary Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario PO Box 37018 Southdale London, Ontario N6E 3T3 [email protected] Dear Ms Puddy, The Federation of South Toronto Residents Associations (FoSTRA) is a federation that currently represents 24 residents’ associations (RAs) in the five downtown wards – Wards 4, 9, 10, 11 and 13 – and, through these RAs, thousands of Toronto’s residents. FoSTRA fully supports the regular review and redrawing of electoral boundaries to reflect shifts in population densities; it is only through rigorous analysis that increases/decreases in density can be properly represented and administered. Toronto is heading into a cycle of exponential growth spurred on by housing initiatives at the federal, provincial and municipal levels. (Chart of population projections to 2046 - see pdf for details) Many analyses from a diverse range of sources support these projections. Some areas will experience more aggressive growth than others, particularly as public transit plans are completed and the accompanying densities are realized. (Two charts of growth projection - see pdf for details) 18 October, 2022
City Clerk’s Office City of Toronto City Hall, 2nd Floor, West Tower 100 Queen Street West Toronto, Ontario M5H 2N2 [email protected] Dear Mr. Elvidge, RE: First meeting of the new City Council, 23 November 2022 & The Strong Mayors Act The Federation of South Toronto Residents Associations (FoSTRA) is a federation that currently represents 24 residents’ associations (RAs) in the five downtown wards – Wards 4, 9, 10, 11 and 13 – and, through these RAs, thousands of Toronto’s residents. |