Community Knowledge Centre - Toronto Community Foundation

Impact on Toronto:

Overall, the sense of belonging is growing in Toronto and strengthening our community, but the Region’s diversity is still not reflected in its leadership.

Why it matters:

The more we feel connected to others, the more vibrant and resilient we are, individually and collectively. Opportunities to contribute our unique talents, including becoming community leaders, are key to the vitality of our city.

• 65.6% of Torontonians feel a sense of belonging to their local community, up 7.4% from 2005.
• 47% of Torontonians are visible minorities, yet fill just 13% of the GTA’s leadership roles.
• 49% of City of Toronto appointments were women in 2008, compared to 30% in 2004.
• Just 39% of eligible voters turned out for the last civic election.