Humber River-Black Creek
Ward 7 covers three neighbourhoods in Etobicoke York, from Black Creek to Humbermede. It has 38 planning applications in progress.
Councillor: Anthony Perruzza · 416-338-5335 · councillor_perruzza@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 38 applications in progress.
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02Have your say
Hearings and public meetings in Ward 7 in the next 30 days.
- •Minor variance2405 Finch Ave W · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Thu, Nov 26 · Hearing Thu, Dec 3
- •Split the lot2405 Finch Ave W · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Thu, Nov 26 · Hearing Thu, Dec 3
- •Minor variance3400 Weston Rd · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Thu, Nov 26 · Hearing Thu, Dec 3
- •Split the lot3400 Weston Rd · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Thu, Nov 26 · Hearing Thu, Dec 3
03Neighbourhoods
Three neighbourhoods are entirely in Ward 7. Each has its own page and Wednesday briefing.
| Neighbourhood | Planning applications in progress |
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| Humber Summit | 10 |
| Humbermede | 6 |
| Black Creek | 3 |
Partly in the ward: Glenfield-Jane Heights, Oakdale-Beverley Heights, Pelmo Park-Humberlea, York University Heights.
04The numbers
Ward 7 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 | 1,123 | 5th |
| Auto theft | 534 | 2nd |
| Break and enter | 162 | 19th |
| Robbery | 104 | 9th |
| Theft over $5,000 | 94 | 7th |
| All major crime | 2,017 | 5th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Major Crime Indicators.
| People and homes, 2021 | Here | Rank (1st = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 111,200 | 12th |
| Households | 37,675 | 22nd |
| Typical household income (median) | $73,000 | 23rd |
| Households that rent | 52% | 7th |
| Renters spending 30%+ of income on housing | 33.2% | 22nd |
| People with low income | 15.1% | 4th |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.8% | 21st |
| Children 0 to 14 | 16.9% | 3rd |
| Median age | 37.6 | 22nd |
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 | 68 | 7th |
| Involving a pedestrian | 36 | 4th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, collisions with people killed or seriously injured.
| 311 requests, last 12 months | Here | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|
| All requests | 13,867 | 22nd |
| Road Pothole / Road Damage | 1,019 | — |
| Property Standards and Maintenance Violations | 726 | — |
| Residential Bin Lid Damaged | 547 | — |
| Tree Emergency Clean-Up | 489 | — |
| Injured - Wildlife | 464 | — |
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 | 35 | 20th |
| Child care spaces | 2,663 | 17th |
| Registered short-term rentals | 71 | 24th |
Sources: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres; Short-term Rental Registrations.
05Quick answers about Ward 7
Who is the councillor for Ward 7 Humber River-Black Creek?
Anthony Perruzza. Phone 416-338-5335, email councillor_perruzza@toronto.ca.
What neighbourhoods are in Ward 7?
Black Creek, Humber Summit and Humbermede, and parts of Glenfield-Jane Heights, Oakdale-Beverley Heights, Pelmo Park-Humberlea and York University Heights.
What is being built in Ward 7?
38 planning applications are in progress. The tallest proposal is two towers, up to 47 storeys (1,136 homes) at 2450 Finch Ave W.
Is Ward 7 safe?
It had 2,017 major crimes reported in Sep 2025 to Aug 2026, the 5th of Toronto’s 25 wards.