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@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
Performance Score
Needs Improvement · 3/36 resolved (last 90 days)
41.8/100
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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)
36
Total Reports
33
Open
3
Resolved
15.1
Avg Days to Resolve
Resolution Rate
3.1 points below city average
Ranked #16 of 25 wards
By resolution rate (last 90 days)
Top Issue Types
Most Reported Streets
- Military Trail, Toronto 5 reports
- Ellesmere Road, Toronto 4 reports
- Gatineau Corridor Recreation Trail, Toronto 3 reports
- Markham Road, Scarborough, Toronto 2 reports
- 938 Markham Road, Toronto 1 report
Top Reporters
Recent open reports
2222 Ellesmere Road, Toronto
Apr 15, 2026
Ellesmere Road, Toronto
Apr 15, 2026
Ellesmere Road, Toronto
Apr 15, 2026
Dormington Drive, Toronto
Apr 15, 2026
40 Dormington Drive, Toronto
Apr 15, 2026
17 Dormington Drive, Toronto
Apr 15, 2026
920 Markham Road, Toronto
Apr 15, 2026
938 Markham Road, Toronto
Apr 15, 2026
Gatineau Corridor Recreation Trail, Toronto
Apr 15, 2026
960 Markham Road, Toronto
Apr 15, 2026
How Paul Ainslie voted recently
Last 1 recorded votes at council meetings
311 activity in this ward
From City of Toronto 311 service requests (last 12 months)
4,037
Total requests
366
Pothole / road damage
80%
Closed by city
Top categories
- Road Pothole / Road Damage 366
- Driveway Blocked By Plowed Snowbank 316
- Road Plowing Request 248
- Sidewalk Snow Clearing Required 186
- Residential Bin Lid Damaged 151
Source: City of Toronto Open Data · Note: 311 data has no exact location, only ward + intersection
