On February 10, Toronto City Council will be voting on the 2026 City Budget. Social Planning Toronto and partners are organizing a community rally outside City Hall to let Council know this is no time for cuts.
This year's proposed budget strengthens vital community programs and services, including increased tenant supports, extended library hours, and TTC fare capping. Still, key areas require deeper investment and faster action, particularly on affordability measures. We are asking City Council to build on this progress and commit to fully funding critical programs and services that people rely on. It's time to send a strong message: we need to fund a city where everyone can thrive.
Learn more about our 2026 budget priorities, developed in partnership with our Budget Coalition (a group of over 150 community and grassroots organizations).
Event details:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
12 PM - 2 PM
Nathan Phillips Square
100 Queen St. W
City Hall, front doors
PLEASE BE ADVISED: We are experiencing scheduling conflicts with our planned ASL interpreters for this event, and are currently actively pursuing alternative arrangements. Updates (when they are available) will be posted on this page.
Please contact [email protected] if you are or if you know of an ASL interpreter who can provide their services on February 10. Compensation will be provided.
Accessibility information and further guidelines for attendees:
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The event will be outdoors. Please dress for the weather. You will be able to go inside City Hall if you need to warm up.
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The rally officially starts at 12 noon. We are inviting everyone to join us on-site at 11:45 AM for hot chocolate, snacks, and sign making. You are welcome to bring your own sign.
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We will be meeting near the entrance of City Hall. Please take care to not block the entrance, and allow for people to freely enter and exit City Hall for the duration of the event.
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Limited outdoor seating will be available. Indoor seating and accessible washrooms are available inside City Hall. You do not need permission to use the washrooms.
- Hot chocolate and snacks will be served on site. Vegan and vegetarian snacks will be available (unfortunately, the snacks will not be gluten-free). Please help yourself to refreshments from our volunteers!
- The closest Wheel-Trans drop-off points are Bay & Queen or Bay & Albert. When booking Wheel-Trans, use the address of Nathan Phillips Square (100 Queen St. W).
- City Hall parking garage has 24 handicapped parking spaces all easily accessible to elevators. They are not in one location, although most are in the vicinity of the Queen Street entrance.
- This is a free, public event. RSVPs will help us plan, but are not required.
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This is a peaceful gathering. We ask that all participants please be respectful.
- For more information about accessibility accommodations, please contact [email protected]
Sponsored by:
The Centre for Independent Living in Toronto
Don Valley Community Legal Services
Federation of Metro Tenants Association
Social Planning Toronto
South Asian Women and Immigrants' Services
Toronto and York Region Labour Council
Toronto Community Benefits Network
Toronto Environmental Alliance