Watch a Recording of Our 2026 Child and Family Poverty Report Webinar
This is a recording of an event that took place on June 22, 2026. 2023 marked the third consecutive year of rising child and family...
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Advancing the Promise for Toronto’s Children: Child and Family Poverty Report Card, Toronto 2026
See child and family poverty rates by ward. Take action. Watch a recording of our webinar. Executive Summary Advancing the Promise for Toronto’s Children: Child...
Trustees, Equity, and Community Voice: What's at Stake in Ontario's School Board Governance Overhaul
Over the past year, the Ministry of Education has taken control of eight school boards in Ontario, including the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) and...
Community Wealth Building in Toronto (A Decade in Review 2014-2024)
Community Wealth Building in Toronto: A Decade in Review (2014-2024) is co-authored by Social Planning Toronto and Evenings and Weekends Consulting, and is supported by the...
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...
Toronto’s Annual Budget Pressures and the Role of Senior Orders of Government
Every year, Toronto’s budget arrives with a familiar sense of urgency. The City experiences ongoing funding challenges. Property tax increases dominate the conversation. City Council...
TTC Fare Capping to Deliver Biggest Benefit for Low-Income Fair Pass Riders
It’s a major victory for public transit riders. After years of community advocacy, plans are underway to introduce a fare capping program to make transit...
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...