We are losing control of our local democracy. It’ll take every one of us to take power back.

October 17 2022

At its core, local democracy requires both democratic processes and the participation of residents. It’s about ensuring that people have a say in local decisions...

Poverty drops in Toronto, but it's temporary. So what can we learn?

July 21 2022

Newly released data from the 2021 Census indicate that poverty1 was reduced for many Toronto residents in 2020. The data discussed below, which are based...

2022 Call for Nominations to Our Board of Directors

April 05 2022

Social Planning Toronto (SPT) is a nonprofit, charitable community organization that works to advance an equitable, inclusive, and accessible Toronto — shaped by the diversity...

Newcomers and immigrants, share your stories!

March 18 2022

We're seeking newcomers and immigrants to share their stories and opinions about living, and finding their way, in Toronto! Participants will be offered $75 for...

Announcing SPT's first Director, Engagement & Strategic Initiatives

March 03 2022

Social Planning Toronto is thrilled to announce our new Director, Engagement & Strategic Initiatives: Melissa Wong. Melissa will start on March 7, and we are all very excited! She...

Organizations Call on Mayor and Council to Address Crises With Urgent Investment and Better Budget Process

February 16 2022

"Mayor Tory and City Councillors, our city is at a crossroads. Amid multiple and intersecting crises, if you continue to take a “business as usual”...

2022 City Budget: Learn more, get involved, and have your say!

January 10 2022

This Thursday, January 13, the City of Toronto launches its draft 2022 Budget. Throughout the Budget process, we'll keep you informed about how you can learn...

Opportunity: Researcher & Policy Analyst Position (One-Year Contract, Full Time)

October 29 2021

Social Planning Toronto (SPT) is an independent social planning organization. SPT challenges inequality in our city through knowledge generation, debate, civic engagement, advocacy, and collaboration,...

New City Bylaw Falls Thousands of Units Short on Affordable Housing

October 27 2021

Opportunity Knocks: Toronto City Council's Chance to Create Tens of Thousands of Affordable Homes assesses the City’s opportunity to realize the full potential of its...

Housing in a State of Emergency: Shelters, Encampments, and Human Rights Discourses in Toronto (Seminar by the CITY Institute at York University)

October 21 2021

This CITY Seminar will explore the tensions and ambiguities of the local state in the provision and illegalization of emergency housing. By emergency housing we...