TAKE ACTION: Tell City Council to Fund Our City

Toronto City Council’s final meeting of the 2025 City Budget process will take place on Tuesday, February 11. The proposed budget, put forth by Mayor Chow on January 30, invests in and expands critical programs and services. But these investments are at risk

Councillors can decide to reverse important measures such as the TTC fare freeze, the expansion of the student food program to feed an additional 21,500 students annually, the introduction of the camp food program to feed up to 31,085 children and youth, the expansion of winter hours in drop-in centres, the construction of new emergency shelters, the addition of open library hours across the City, investments in youth and family programs and services, and more. 

For Individuals

SPT has created a letter template that you can use to e-mail City Council to urge them to invest in a city for all. Simply input your name and address, and a copy of the letter will be sent to your local Councillor and to Mayor Olivia Chow. 

CONTACT YOUR COUNCILLOR

For Organizational and Network Partners

Council members need to hear from community-based organizations and grassroots groups!

Co-sign our joint letter to City Council by February 10 at 9:00 a.m.

SIGN THE JOINT LETTER

 


Join Us on February 11 for our 2025 Toronto Budget Rally

 Dear City Council: FUND OUR CITY Toronto Budget Rally  February 11,  12 PM - 1PM Nathan Phillips Square 100 Queen St. W City Hall, front doors  ASL Interpretation Washrooms and limited seating on-site Snacks and hot chocolate available For accessibility accommodations, contact info@socialplanningtoronto.org by January 31   Learn more: https://www.socialplanningtoronto.org/fund_our_city_toronto_budget_rally  SPONSORED BY: Acorn Canada  Campaign 2000  CUPE 79  Daily Bread Food Bank  Don Valley Community Legal Services  Family Service Toronto  GTA DISABILITY COALITION  The Neighbourhood Group Community Services  North York Harvest Food Bank  Policing-Free Schools  Progress Toronto  Scarborough Civic Action Network  Social Planning Toronto  South Asian Women’s Rights Organization  Toronto Community Benefits Network  Toronto Drop-In Network  Toronto Environmental Alliance  Toronto Public Library Workers Union - Local 4948  Toronto & York Region Labour Council  TTC Riders  YWCA Toronto

February 11
12 PM—1 PM
Nathan Phillips Square

Over 20 community partners are organizing a rally outside City Hall to let Council know this is no time for cuts. It’s time to send a strong message: we need to fund a city where everyone can thrive. 

For more information, including accessibility accommodations, please visit:  https://www.socialplanningtoronto.org/fund_our_city_toronto_budget_rally 

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