Scarborough-Guildwood
Ward 24 covers three neighbourhoods in Scarborough, from Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn to Woburn North. It has 50 planning applications in progress.
Councillor: Paul Ainslie · 416-392-4008 · councillor_ainslie@toronto.ca · Website
Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
01Biggest proposals in progress
The five tallest of the ward’s 50 applications in progress.
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02Have your say
Hearings and public meetings in Ward 24 in the next 30 days.
- •Second suite10 Welwyn Ave · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 25 · Hearing Wed, Dec 2
- •Minor variance4121 Lawrence Ave E · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 25 · Hearing Wed, Dec 2
- •Addition75 Shier Dr · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 25 · Hearing Wed, Dec 2
- •Deck or porch8 Chancellor Dr · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 25 · Hearing Wed, Dec 2
- •Minor variance80 Dale Ave · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 25 · Hearing Wed, Dec 2
03Neighbourhoods
Three neighbourhoods are entirely in Ward 24. Each has its own page and Wednesday briefing.
| Neighbourhood | Planning applications in progress |
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| Woburn North | 27 |
| Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn | 6 |
| Morningside | 2 |
Partly in the ward: Guildwood, Scarborough Village, West Hill.
04The numbers
Ward 24 compared with Toronto’s 25 wards. Wards have similar populations, so totals compare fairly.
| Major crime, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026 | Here | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 708 | 15th |
| Auto theft | 281 | 12th |
| Break and enter | 105 | 25th |
| Robbery | 88 | 11th |
| Theft over $5,000 | 47 | 16th |
| All major crime | 1,229 | 12th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Major Crime Indicators.
| People and homes, 2021 | Here | Rank (1st = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 102,755 | 20th |
| Households | 36,245 | 23rd |
| Typical household income (median) | $78,000 | 20th |
| Households that rent | 45% | 16th |
| Renters spending 30%+ of income on housing | 31.6% | 25th |
| People with low income | 14.7% | 5th |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.3% | 15th |
| Children 0 to 14 | 16.7% | 4th |
| Median age | 38.4 | 19th |
Source: City of Toronto Ward Profiles, 2021 Census.
| Serious collisions, 2022 to 2026 | Here | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|
| Collisions where someone was killed or seriously injured | 56 | 12th |
| Involving a pedestrian | 23 | 13th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, collisions with people killed or seriously injured.
| 311 requests, last 12 months | Here | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|
| All requests | 16,389 | 18th |
| Residential Bin Lid Damaged | 784 | — |
| Property Standards and Maintenance Violations | 775 | — |
| Road Pothole / Road Damage | 657 | — |
| Injured - Wildlife | 493 | — |
| Long Grass and Prohibited Plants on Private Property | 432 | — |
Source: City of Toronto, 311 Service Requests. The five most common types are listed.
| Child care and short-term rentals | Here | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed child care centres | 40 | 14th |
| Child care spaces | 2,904 | 16th |
| Registered short-term rentals | 72 | 23rd |
Sources: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres; Short-term Rental Registrations.
05Quick answers about Ward 24
Who is the councillor for Ward 24 Scarborough-Guildwood?
Paul Ainslie. Phone 416-392-4008, email councillor_ainslie@toronto.ca.
What neighbourhoods are in Ward 24?
Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn, Morningside and Woburn North, and parts of Guildwood, Scarborough Village and West Hill.
What is being built in Ward 24?
50 planning applications are in progress. The tallest proposal is 1,412 homes at 1215 McCowan Rd.
Is Ward 24 safe?
It had 1,229 major crimes reported in Sep 2025 to Aug 2026, the 12th of Toronto’s 25 wards.