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) is co-authored by Social Planning Toronto and Evenings and Weekends Consulting, and is supported by the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The City of Toronto plays a vital role in supporting critical community services and arts and culture programs delivered through nonprofit organizations. The City advances...

Late afternoon on January 8 the City of Toronto posted detailed budget notes, initial briefing notes, and additional budget documents. This followed the City’s budget presentation...

This post reflects our initial review of the 2026 City of Toronto budget, released January 8, 2026. Detailed City Budget Notes and initial Briefing Notes...