Commentaire 307 – commentaires et rétroaction
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Fausat Irikefe
I support the following
SCRO's proposal:
- Scarborough should retain six ridings.
- Scarborough's western border should remain along Victoria Park, from the lake to Steeles, as it has been since the inception of Scarborough.
Why?
- Scarborough is a community of interest with integrated public services and distinctive neighbourhoods, which shouldn't be broken up.
- Scarborough's population is consistently undercounted due to residents who are less likely to complete a census form, especially during a pandemic: newcomers with English language limitations, those living in precarious housing, refugee claimants, international students, and temporary foreign workers. Researchers estimate the undercount to be 50,000 residents.
- Equity for our diverse communities.
- More housing in the development pipeline, which will increase Scarborough's population even more.
- Local businesses have historical connections to our community.
- The Commission's recommendations will reduce Scarborough's representation at all three levels of government.
- Fairness. Toronto's population grows, but we lose a seat to areas that are growing even faster, while other parts of Ontario and Canada that aren't growing have their representation protected
Thank you,
Fausat