Ward office & city hall
Councillor profile, committees, staff contacts
Ward office & city hall
Councillor profile, committees, staff contacts
About Paul Ainslie
Paul Ainslie is an experienced and dedicated member of Toronto City Council, first elected in 2006. With more than 30 years of public service at the federal, provincial, and municipal levels, he brings a broad and informed perspective to City Hall.
In May 2025, Paul was appointed Deputy Mayor for Scarborough, where he serves as a strong and committed voice for Scarborough residents. In this role, he works to ensure that Scarborough’s unique needs are prioritized within the City of Toronto’s leadership while supporting the Mayor in the strategic governance of the city. He also represents the Mayor of Toronto at several major intergovernmental tables, including Ontario Big City Mayors, Mayors and Regional Councillors of Ontario, and the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative.
As Chair of the General Government Committee, Paul leads important initiatives to strengthen municipal governance, transparency, and operational efficiency. He also serves as the City of Toronto’s Night Economy Champion, working to build a harmonious, vibrant, and sustainable night economy that respects residents while supporting local culture and business.
City councillor page
Ward 24 on toronto.caCouncillor
Paul Ainslie
Phone
416-392-4008Councillor email (city format)
councillor_ainslie_co@toronto.caCommittees & boards
- Executive Committee
- General Government Committee (Chair)
- FIFA World Cup 2026 Subcommittee
- Scarborough Community Council (Chair)
- Service Excellence Committee (Vice Chair)
- Exhibition Place Board of Governors
- Toronto Transit Commission
- Toronto Zoo Board of Management (Chair)
- Committee of Revision
- Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board (Mayor’s designated Night Economy Champion)
- Toronto Music Advisory Committee (Mayor’s designated Night Economy Champion)
- Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (2SLGBTQ+) Advisory Committee
- Hockey Hall of Fame Board of Directors
- Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (Vice Chair)
- Toronto Public Library
- Canadian National Exhibition Association (Municipal Section and Board of Directors)
- Good Roads (First Vice-President and Board Member)
- Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Board of Directors
- Federation of Ontario Public Libraries Board of Directors (Chair)
Ward staff
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Chief of Staff
Antonette DiNovo
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Senior Advisor, Planning & Strategic Initiatives (Scheduling Contact)
Alex Amelin
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Councillor’s Assistant and Outreach
Bushra Alam
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Administrative Assistant
Clarissa Hapin
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Senior Constituency Assistant
Jennifer Paredes
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Constituency Assistant and Outreach
Dip Habib
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Constituency Assistant and Outreach
Shemar Jordan
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Flood awareness
No Active Flood Risk
Current weather conditions do not indicate elevated flood risk in this ward.
Flood Study Areas (2)
BFA57
Catch basins avg 56 years (installed ~1970, oldest 1961)
BFA59
Catch basins avg 57 years (installed ~1969)
Business Improvement Areas (1)
61
Total Reports
33
Open
21
Resolved
17.5
Avg Days to Resolve
Resolution Rate
5.6 points below city average
Ranked #10 of 25 wards
By resolution rate (last 90 days)
Top Issue Types
Most Reported Streets
- Ellesmere Road 10 reports
- Military Trail, Toronto 5 reports
- Dormington Drive 4 reports
- Ellesmere Road, Toronto 4 reports
- Gatineau Corridor Recreation Trail, Toronto 3 reports
Top Reporters
Recent open reports
Dormington Drive
Aug 22, 2026
Ellesmere Road
Aug 22, 2026
Pegasus Trail
Aug 22, 2026
Ellesmere Road
Aug 22, 2026
Ellesmere Road
Aug 20, 2026
Ellesmere Road
Aug 20, 2026
Ellesmere Road
Aug 20, 2026
How Paul Ainslie voted recently
Last 10 recorded votes at council meetings
Fitness For Duty Grievance Update
Aug 5, 2026 · passed 5-3
Fitness For Duty Grievance Update
Aug 5, 2026 · passed 5-3
Introduction of General Bills and Confirming Bills
Jul 30, 2026 · passed unanimously 22-0
Introduction of General Bills and Confirming Bills
Jul 30, 2026 · passed unanimously 22-0
Celebrating the Win: Free August Ferry Rides for Kids and Seniors - by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Mayor Chow
Jul 30, 2026 · passed 15-5
Exploring a Partnership with Jays Care Foundation to Establish a Jays Care Academy in Toronto - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle
Jul 30, 2026 · passed unanimously 24-0
1410 to 1416 Eglinton Avenue West - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
Jul 30, 2026 · passed 23-3
Ensuring Due Diligence on Data Centres in Scarborough Southwest - by Councillor Parthi Kandavel, seconded by Councillor Dianne Saxe
Jul 30, 2026 · passed unanimously 25-0
2 Whitney Avenue - Application to Erect a Structure in the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District
Jul 30, 2026 · passed unanimously 23-0
2 Whitney Avenue - Application to Erect a Structure in the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District
Jul 30, 2026 · passed 20-4
311 activity in this ward
From City of Toronto 311 service requests (last 12 months)
9,697
Total requests
594
Pothole / road damage
77%
Closed by city
Top categories
- Road Pothole / Road Damage 593
- Residential Bin Lid Damaged 453
- Property Standards and Maintenance Violations 446
- Driveway Blocked By Plowed Snowbank 316
- Long Grass and Prohibited Plants on Private Property 309
Source: City of Toronto Open Data · Note: 311 data has no exact location, only ward + intersection
