Watch a Recording of Our 2026 City Budget Event: Deputations 101

January 15 2026

This is a recording of an event that took place on January 14, 2026.   In our Deputations 101 workshop, we explore how you can...

The 2026 City Budget’s Contributions to Nonprofit Community Services and Community-Based Arts and Culture Programs

January 14 2026

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...

Details Now Available on Investments in New and Enhanced Services in the 2026 City Budget

January 09 2026

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...

Watch a Recording of Our Event: Budget 101

January 08 2026

This is a recording of an event that took place on January 7, 2026. Social Planning Toronto’s Budget 101 workshop provides an overview of the...

Watch Recordings From The Caring About Care Workers Community Forum and Report Launch

December 10 2025

On December 3, 2025, Social Planning Toronto and Dr. Naomi Lightman of Toronto Metropolitan University launched a new report, Caring about Care Workers: Centring Immigrant...

Submission to the Province of Ontario on Their Poverty Reduction Strategy

December 10 2025

From October 17 to November 30, the Province of Ontario sought feedback from individuals, non-profit, Indigenous and public sector organizations, and businesses to inform their...

How the 2026 City Budget Can Respond to Toronto's Worsening Food Insecurity Crisis for Families (and Children)

December 04 2025

On September 15, the Toronto Board of Health voted in support of the 2026 Toronto Public Health budget submission, including a $15 million increase to...

Caring about Care Workers: Centring Immigrant Women Personal Support Workers in Toronto’s Home Care Sector

December 03 2025

Caring about Care Workers: Centring Immigrant Women Personal Support Workers in Toronto’s Home Care Sector is a partnership between Social Planning Toronto and Dr. Naomi...

Watch Recordings of Our Two Most Recent Events About Homelessness

November 20 2025

Social Planning Toronto recently hosted two online workshops with community activist Diana Chan McNally on advocacy around shelters and homelessness. Watch a recording for each...