Comment 162 – comments and feedback
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Vishnave Maheswaran
Here are all the reasons for why we should keep our ridings.
- Scarborough is a distinctive community with integrated public services and neighbourhoods. The Commission shouldn't break it up.
- Statistics Canada consistently undercounts Scarborough's population. Researchers estimate that this is an undercount of at least 50,000 residents. Census forms are less likely to be completed by: residents who are newcomers with English language limitations, those living in precarious housing, refugee claimants, international students and temporary foreign workers, especially during a pandemic.
- We want to promote equity for our diverse communities.
- Increased housing will increase Scarborough's population.
- Local businesses have connections to our community.
- The Commission's recommendations will reduce the representation of Scarborough at all three levels of government.
Sincerely,
Vishnave