Final 2026 City Budget Makes Targeted Investments in Key Services
On February 10, Toronto City Council met for final budget votes on the 2026 City Budget. Members of Council debated and voted on amendments to...
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Community Members Speak Out on the 2026 City Budget
On January 20 and 21, 202 residents, community agencies, and advocacy groups participated in public hearings on the 2026 City Budget, sharing their ideas, concerns,...
Watch a Recording of Our 2026 Budget Town Hall
This is a recording of an event that took place on January 19, 2026. Join Social Planning Toronto and our community partners to hear our...
Toronto Police Service: The One City Budget Line That Never Stops Growing
It comes as no surprise that the Toronto Police Service (TPS) budget includes another significant increase, despite the City identifying 2026 as a tough budget...
Watch a Recording of Our 2026 Budget Event: Housing Advocacy Workshop
On January 16, Social Planning Toronto, in partnership with community organizations, held a virtual Housing Advocacy Workshop that examined the current state of housing and...
67 Community Groups Call On City Council to Reconsider "Bubble Zone" Bylaw
The joint letter included below was written in response to a proposed bylaw that would limit where peaceful protests, pickets, and demonstrations would be allowed...
Shaping Toronto’s Future: Insights and Ideas From the Community on the 2025 City Budget
Last week, on January 21 and 22, 237 Toronto residents participated in public deputations at Budget Subcommittee meetings across the City. Local residents and members...
Toronto Police Claim They Need Tens of Millions in Increased Funding. Communities Say That's Not What the City Should Prioritize.
As the City of Toronto deliberates the proposed 2025 budget, the Toronto Police Service (TPS) has requested a $46.2 million increase to their net operating...
Tell the Budget Committee: It’s Time to Invest More for a Better City
On January 21 and 22, the Budget Committee will be holding meetings across the City to hear what is most important to Torontonians in the...
Watch a Recording of Our Housing Deputation Workshop
Are you a renter in Toronto planning to speak to the Budget Committee at this week’s public hearings/deputation sessions? Check out the video recording and...