Photo: OldYorkGuy · CC BY-SA 3.0125,840 residents per council seat in Toronto, a higher ratio than 99% of Ontario municipalities
City council runs Playter Estates-Danforth; in October 2022, Toronto chose John Tory as mayor. These names are from the 2022–26 term: Ontario’s municipalities voted on 26 October 2026, but the province’s open list of the results isn’t out. The riding (a federal electoral district, which elects one MP) covering Playter Estates-Danforth is Toronto—Danforth, and Julie Dabrusin (Liberal Party of Canada) represents it in the House of Commons. In the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, Playter Estates-Danforth belongs to Toronto—Danforth; who holds it as MPP (Member of Provincial Parliament, at Queen’s Park in Toronto) isn’t on an open record, so no one is named.
What stands out in how Playter Estates-Danforth is governed
Many residents per seat
Toronto council spreads its seats over a big population; the typical municipality in Ontario has one seat per 1,540 residents. Council size ↓
Turnout below the norm
Toronto council drew fewer of its electors to the polls in 2022 than the typical Ontario municipality (35%). How Playter Estates-Danforth voted ↓
High spending per resident
Only a minority of Ontario’s single-tier municipalities spent more per resident in 2024 than Toronto council: it is ahead of 81%. Council money ↓
High federal turnout
Fewer electors stayed home in Toronto—Danforth than in 67% of Canada’s ridings at the 2021 election. The 2021 turnout ↓
Compared with the province’s municipalities of 1,000+ residents (2021 Census; MAMH, MMAH and Statistics Canada).
Three governments, and who does what
Playter Estates-Danforth is governed by Toronto, with Ontario and Ottawa.
The city council decides local matters.
Schools, health care, highways, municipal law.
ola.org ↗Passports, pensions, EI, defence, immigration.
ourcommons.ca ↗Who to ask
Green: municipal. Gold: provincial. Grey: federal.
Its council answers to no county or region: Toronto is a single-tier city.
From the council table to Ottawa
Every elected tier that speaks for Playter Estates-Danforth, from the most recent elections.
- 1Toronto councilelected October 2022John Tory
- 2Legislative Assembly of OntarioToronto—Danforth
- 3House of CommonsToronto—Danforth
Party colours are neutral on purpose: they tell parties apart and aren’t the parties’ own. MPs: Wikidata (CC0), 45th Parliament statements, read 7 November 2026; ridings: 2023 Representation Order, Statistics Canada
Who was elected to Toronto council in 2022
Everyone elected in 2022, with their votes; Ontario’s file gives each seat’s votes but not the ward’s name.
- John Tory
- Nick Mantas
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Shelley Carroll
- Mike Colle
- Gary Crawford
- Paula Fletcher
- Stephen Holyday
- Josh Matlow
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Jaye Robinson
- Michael Thompson
- Vincent Crisanti
- Amber Morley
- Alejandra Bravo
- Ausma Malik
- Dianne Saxe
- Chris Moise
- Jon Burnside
- Lily Cheng
- Jamaal Myers
26 members and how they were elected
| Name | Seat | Votes | Share of the seat’s votes | On the last council |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tory | Mayor | 342,158 | 62% | Yes |
| Nick Mantas | Councillor | 8,228 | 49% | Yes |
| Paul Ainslie | Councillor | 12,483 | 77% | Yes |
| Brad Bradford | Councillor | 15,169 | 55% | Yes |
| Shelley Carroll | Councillor | 12,897 | 72% | Yes |
| Mike Colle | Councillor | 17,109 | 70% | Yes |
| Gary Crawford | Councillor | 8,216 | 35% | Yes |
| Paula Fletcher | Councillor | 20,305 | 74% | Yes |
| Stephen Holyday | Councillor | 18,559 | 72% | Yes |
| Josh Matlow | Councillor | 22,670 | 85% | Yes |
| Jennifer McKelvie | Councillor | 14,168 | 72% | Yes |
| Frances Nunziata | Councillor | 10,077 | 48% | Yes |
| James Pasternak | Councillor | 12,187 | 74% | Yes |
| Gord Perks | Councillor | 11,149 | 36% | Yes |
| Anthony Perruzza | Councillor | 8,707 | 61% | Yes |
| Jaye Robinson | Councillor | 16,142 | 74% | Yes |
| Michael Thompson | Councillor | 9,977 | 55% | Yes |
| Vincent Crisanti | Councillor | 6,815 | 41% | No |
| Amber Morley | Councillor | 15,271 | 46% | No |
| Alejandra Bravo | Councillor | 17,009 | 71% | No |
| Ausma Malik | Councillor | 8,033 | 37% | No |
| Dianne Saxe | Councillor | 8,614 | 35% | No |
| Chris Moise | Councillor | 10,457 | 49% | No |
| Jon Burnside | Councillor | 8,147 | 45% | No |
| Lily Cheng | Councillor | 8,337 | 42% | No |
| Jamaal Myers | Councillor | 5,315 | 51% | No |
The contest for mayor went to John Tory, with 62% of the votes. Seats on Toronto council are tied to wards, apart from the mayor, whom every voter helps choose.
Councils: Ontario 2022 Municipal Election data, MMAH (OGL-Ontario)
Playter Estates-Danforth voted less than most of Ontario in 2022
Turnout in the October 2022 municipal elections, beside nearby municipalities; the tick is Ontario’s median.
Turnout for Toronto council on 24 October 2022 was 30% of electors, lower than the Ontario norm.
How Playter Estates-Danforth voted: same source as Councillors, above.
When Playter Estates-Danforth votes
The last and next general elections at each level; a by-election can come in between.
| Election | Last | Next |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto council | 26 October 2026 | 28 October 2030 |
| Legislative Assembly of Ontario | 27 February 2025 | – |
| House of Commons | 28 April 2025 | – |
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario was last elected on 27 February 2025, and the House of Commons on 28 April 2025. The next council election in Toronto falls on 28 October 2030, the fourth Monday in October every four years under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996. Elections Canada’s open records end with the 2021 election; its 2025 results are under terms that rule out commercial use.
Election dates: the legislatures, MMAH and MAMH
Playter Estates-Danforth votes in Toronto—Danforth for the Legislative Assembly of Ontario
Provinces and territories run schools, health care and municipal law; each riding elects one MPP.
MPP: see the legislature’s list
ola.org ↗Ontario’s southern ridings copy the 2013 federal boundaries (Representation Act, 2015), and the town is placed by them. Toronto—Danforth takes in Playter Estates-Danforth and elects its MPP to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.
Southern Ontario ridings: the 2013 federal boundaries (Representation Act, 2015), Statistics Canada
Julie Dabrusin represents Toronto—Danforth in Ottawa
Each riding elects one MP to the House of Commons; the general election of 28 April 2025 chose the 45th Parliament.
Toronto—Danforth · Liberal Party of Canada · first elected 2015
en.wikipedia.org ↗- Liberal Party of Canada71
- Conservative Party of Canada50
As Wikidata records them.
With Julie Dabrusin, the Liberal Party of Canada counts 71 of the 122 MPs elected in Ontario.
The MP’s record
Julie Dabrusin has served as Minister of the Environment (since 2025). First elected in 2015, Julie Dabrusin is serving the 4th term of a Commons career. Had the 2021 ballots been cast in today’s Toronto—Danforth, the Liberal Party of Canada would have led with 48%; Julie Dabrusin held it for them in 2025.
MPs: Wikidata (CC0), 45th Parliament statements, read 7 November 2026; ridings: 2023 Representation Order, Statistics Canada · MPs’ records: Wikidata (CC0), positions held and party memberships, read 8 November 2026
Julie Dabrusin kept Toronto—Danforth for the Liberal Party of Canada in 2021
These are the 2019 and 2021 results on the 2013 map of Toronto—Danforth; its boundaries changed for the 2025 election.
48% had elected Julie Dabrusin there in 2019. In 2021, Toronto—Danforth went to Julie Dabrusin (Liberal Party of Canada) on 48%; Clare Hacksel (New Democratic Party) finished 7,659 votes behind.
All 8 candidates in Toronto—Danforth, 2021
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Dabrusin | Liberal Party of Canada | 25,214 | 48.4% |
| Clare Hacksel | New Democratic Party | 17,555 | 33.7% |
| Michael Carey | Conservative Party of Canada | 6,547 | 12.6% |
| Wayne Simmons | People's Party of Canada | 1,282 | 2.5% |
| Maryem Tollar | Green Party of Canada | 1,023 | 2.0% |
| Elizabeth Rowley | Communist Party of Canada | 215 | 0.4% |
| Liz White | Animal Protection Party of Canada | 183 | 0.4% |
| Habiba Desai | Independent | 123 | 0.2% |
Federal results: Elections Canada, 43rd and 44th general elections and the 44th’s transposition to the 2023 ridings, via open.canada.ca. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Toronto council spends more per resident than most
The 2024 financial return: spending by service and revenue by source, per resident, compared only with Ontario’s single-tier municipalities.
Spending per resident by service, 2024
What pays for it
Shares of revenue, town and province.
At $4,945 for every resident in 2024, Toronto council sits above the $3,796 median of Ontario’s single-tier municipalities. 51,029 full-time positions are funded, 15.6 per thousand residents. Roads and transit takes the biggest share, 28%, or $1,396 per resident. Property taxes and payments in lieu brought in 32% of revenue, against 37% across the province’s returns. At $2,862 per resident, Toronto council’s $9.4 billion of long-term debt is more than the $971 median.
Every service line, 2024
| Service | 2024 | Per resident | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roads and transit | $4.6 billion | $1,396 | 28% |
| Social services and child care | $3.9 billion | $1,194 | 24% |
| Police, fire and protection | $2.6 billion | $800 | 16% |
| Water, sewers and waste | $1.3 billion | $403 | 8% |
| Recreation and culture | $1.3 billion | $402 | 8% |
| Social housing | $1.0 billion | $308 | 6% |
| Public health and paramedics | $642M | $196 | 4% |
| General government | $558.3M | $171 | 3% |
| Planning and development | $159.5M | $49 | 1% |
| Other | $89.6M | $27 | 1% |
Money: Financial Information Return 2024, Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
Toronto council beside its neighbours
Residents (2021 Census) per council seat, head of council included, beside nearby municipalities; the tick is the provincial median.
The bars put the headline’s figure for Toronto council next to nearby councils, the tick marking the provincial median.
Residents: 2021 Census; seats: the province’s council list
Having a say in how Playter Estates-Danforth is run
Check or update the federal list.
elections.ca ↗Every MP lists an office.
ourcommons.ca ↗Ridings, registration and voting dates.
elections.on.ca ↗What this data can and can’t tell you
- Council money. Per resident means the 2024 Financial Information Return’s totals over the population it reports. Since a county or region spends in its lower tiers too, those are compared only with each other.
- Council size. The 2021 Census population is shared over all council seats, including the head of council’s, for this ratio.
- Election results. Ridings changed in 2023: the 2019 and 2021 results are on the old map, and the 2021 vote on today’s map is Elections Canada’s own estimate from polling divisions.
- Which riding. Ridings are assigned from the 2021 Census: the one with most residents first, then any holding 5% or more.
- Who holds each seat. Wikidata, edited by volunteers, is the source for each MP, and it can trail a change of seat by a little.
- Not on this page. Party control (most Canadian councils sit without parties, and the open lists record none) and band councils.
Questions about how Playter Estates-Danforth is run
Who is the MP for Playter Estates-Danforth?
Julie Dabrusin (Liberal Party of Canada) sits for Toronto—Danforth, the riding Playter Estates-Danforth is in.
Which party won Playter Estates-Danforth in the 2021 federal election?
The Liberal Party of Canada: Julie Dabrusin won Toronto—Danforth in 2021 and still holds it.
Who is the MPP for Playter Estates-Danforth?
Look up Toronto—Danforth on the Legislative Assembly of Ontario’s site: that riding, which takes in Playter Estates-Danforth, has one MPP.
Who heads the council in Toronto?
In October 2022, John Tory won the post of mayor for Toronto council’s 2022–26 term.
How much does Toronto council spend?
Toronto council spent $16.2 billion in 2024 for about 3,273,119 residents; its largest service line was roads and transit, at $4.6 billion.
How is Toronto council elected?
By ward for councillors and at large for the mayor, on Toronto council.
What was the turnout in Playter Estates-Danforth?
In October 2022, turnout for Toronto council was 29.8%, against 35.5% for the typical Ontario municipality.
Sources: MPs: Wikidata (CC0), 45th Parliament statements, read 7 November 2026; ridings: 2023 Representation Order, Statistics Canada · Southern Ontario ridings: the 2013 federal boundaries (Representation Act, 2015), Statistics Canada · Councils: Ontario 2022 Municipal Election data, MMAH (OGL-Ontario) · Money: Financial Information Return 2024, Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario. · Next municipal election: the province’s municipal election act · Municipality types: Statistics Canada census subdivisions · Federal results: Elections Canada, 43rd and 44th general elections and the 44th’s transposition to the 2023 ridings, via open.canada.ca. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · MPs’ records: Wikidata (CC0), positions held and party memberships, read 8 November 2026. Under the Statistics Canada Open Licence.
Adapted from Statistics Canada (Census of Population 2021, population estimates 2025, 2021 census boundaries) under the Statistics Canada Open Licence; this does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada. Neighbourhood names in some cities © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).