We ask all applicants to complete a voluntary, confidential survey about themselves to help us measure diversity in public appointments.
As of May 1, 2026, the data reflects:
Except where noted, City-wide demographic statistics are taken from the Statistics Canada 2021 Census of Population.
Figures noted below are from a reporting period of January 1, 2025 to May 1, 2026.
| Gender | Applicants | Interviewed | Appointees | City-wide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 44.8% | 45.3% | 51.7% |
| Male | 48.8% | 53.6% | 52.3% | 48.3% |
| Trans | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | not available* |
| Not listed | 0.7% | 1.1% | 1.2% | not available* |
*Questions on trans and non-binary gender identity are not addressed in the Census and therefore the city-wide statistics are not available.
| Age | Applicants | Interviewed | Appointees | City-wide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-24 | 3.6% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 8.6% |
| 25-34 | 19.7% | 13.5% | 9.2% | 17.6% |
| 35-44 | 27.3% | 19.7% | 20.7% | 14.3% |
| 45-54 | 19.8% | 25.8% | 25.3% | 12.9% |
| 55-64 | 17.3% | 21.3% | 23.0% | 13.0% |
| 65+ | 12.2% | 17.4% | 20.7% | 17.1% |
Public appointees to City boards must be at least 18 years of age.
Indigenous Peoples are those who identify as members of First Nations (status, non-status, treaty or non-treaty), Inuit or Métis communities in Canada. We asked applicants “Based on this description, do you consider yourself to be an Indigenous person?”
| Indigenous | Applicants | Interviewed | Appointees | City-wide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 1.5% | 3.4% | 5.8% | 0.8-2.5%* |
*The range presented here has the 2021 Census figure as 0.8 per cent and the “Our Health Counts Toronto” estimate as 2.5 per cent.
Sources: For more information on OHC, visit https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/accessibility-human-rights/indigenous-affairs-office/torontos-indigenous-peoples/ and the Statistics Canada 2021 Census of Population.
Race is considered a social construct, not a biological one, and the categories can change depending on context and location.
| Race | Applicants | Interviewed | Appointees | City-wide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 15.2% | 13.7% | 12.2% | 9.6% |
| East Asian | 9.3% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 13.4% |
| Latino | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.4% | 3.3% |
| Middle Eastern | 5.9% | 8.6% | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| South Asian | 19.9% | 14.9% | 11.0% | 13.9% |
| Southeast Asian | 2.0% | 1.7% | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| White | 41.0% | 48.0% | 59.8% | 44.3% |
| Not listed | 4.5% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 3.2% |
The term disability covers a broad range and degree of conditions, some visible and some invisible. A disability may have been present at birth, caused by an accident, or developed over time. These include physical disabilities, hearing or vision disabilities, developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, chronic illness and mental health disabilities and addictions. A disability may be permanent, temporary or episodic which may result in experiencing disadvantage or barriers to full participation in society.
We asked applicants, “Based on this description, do you consider yourself to be a person with a disability?”
| Disability | Applicants | Interviewed | Appointees | City-wide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 17.3% | 19.4% | 22.2% | 25.0%* |
*Source: 2022 Canadian Survey on Disability from Statistics Canada
2SLGBTQ+ is an abbreviation used to represent a broad array of identities including, two-spirited, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer. We asked applicants, “Based on this description, do you consider yourself to be 2SLGBTQ+?”
| 2SLGBTQ+ | Applicants | Interviewed | Appointees | City-wide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 14.4% | 11.9% | 16.3% | 5 - 10%* |
*A 2012 Forum Research poll found that 5 per cent of Canadians identify as LGBT. Previous City of Toronto estimates have been 10 per cent.
Highlights for this update include:
| · Administrative Penalty Tribunal |
| · Board of Health |
| · Committee of Adjustment |
| · Community Preservation Panels |
| · Compliance Audit Committee |
| · Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee |
| · CreateTO |
| · Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal |
| · Exhibition Place |
| · Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board |
| · George Bell Arena |
| · Greater Toronto Airports Authority |
| · Greater Toronto Airports Authority Consultative Committee |
| · Heritage Toronto |
| · Housing Rights Advisory Committee |
| · Lakeshore Arena |
| · Larry Grossman Forest Hill Memorial Arena |
| · Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Arena |
| · Legacy Fund Allocations Committee |
| · McCormick Playground Arena |
| · Metro Toronto Convention Centre |
| · Moss Park Arena |
| · Multi-Tenant House Licensing Tribunal |
| · North Toronto Memorial Arena |
| · Ports Toronto |
| · Property Standards Committee |
| · Sankofa Square Board of Management |
| · Sign Variance Committee |
| · TO Live |
| · Ted Reeve Community Arena |
| · Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee |
| · Toronto Atmospheric Fund Board |
| · Toronto Community Housing Corporation |
| · Toronto Fire Department Superannuation and Benefit Fund |
| · Toronto Francophone Affairs Advisory Committee |
| · Toronto Global |
| · Toronto Hydro |
| · Toronto Investment Board |
| · Toronto Licensing Tribunal |
| · Toronto Local Appeal Body |
| · Toronto Music Advisory Committee |
| · Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre |
| · Toronto Parking Authority |
| · Toronto Police Service Board |
| · Toronto Preservation Board |
| · Toronto Public Library |
| · Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation |
| · Toronto Transit Commission |
| · Toronto Zoo |
| · Toronto and Region Conservation Authority |
| · Tribunals Nominating Panel |
| · Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advisory Committee |
| · Waterfront Toronto |
| · William H. (Bill) Bolton Arena |