the neighbourhood is also home to Eitz Chaim Schools, a private Orthodox Jewish elementary school. Politics At the federal and provincial level the area is within the riding of Eglinton—Lawrence (formerly in the federal riding of Eglinton and provincially within Oakwood). The current MP and MPP are Liberal Marco Mendicino and Conservative Robin Martin respectively. At Toronto City Council it is represented by Ward 8 councillor Mike Colle. During the period of Metro Toronto, the area was under the Metro Ward of North York Centre South. Recreation Lawrence Manor is home to several municipal parks, including Elijah Park, and Prince of Wales Park. Municipal parks in Lawrence Manor are managed by the Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division. The division also manages the community centre at the Barbara Frum Library and Recreation Centre. The building is used as a community centre, as well as a branch of the Toronto Public Library. Transportation Several major roadways serve as the neighbourhood's boundaries, with Bathurst Street to the east, Lawrence Avenue to the south, and Highway 401 to the north. Highway 401 is a major east-west controlled access highway. Portions of another controlled access highway, Allen Road, also bounds the neighbourhood to the northwest. Public transportation in the neighbourhood is provided by the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). The TTC operates several bus routes through Lawrence Manor including 7 Bathurst and 52 Lawrence. The Toronto subway stop, Yorkdale station, is situated west of the neighbourhood. References External links Englemount-Lawrence - City of Toronto - Englemount-Lawrence Neighbourhood Profile Jewish communities in Canada Jews and Judaism in Toronto Neighbourhoods in Toronto Orthodox Jewish communities Orthodox Judaism in Ontario