This dataset reflects the Ward Boundaries that were in affect from October 16, 2017 until October 18, 2021. A ward is the division of the city into electoral areas, each represented by one elected Councillor. Wards are a geographical division of the municipality and are referred to by a number defined in the bylaw. Divisions are determined under the authority of the Municipal Government Act and criteria in Council policy. Please see the Ward Boundaries dataset for the current data.