Read Our Latest Op-ed on PSWs in the Toronto Star
Social Planning Toronto and Dr. Naomi Lightman of TMU co-authored an op-ed published in the Toronto Star on May 19, 2026 with the headline, "These...
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Submission to the Planning and Housing Committee Regarding a Zoning Amendment
This letter was presented to the Planning and Housing Committee on May 7, 2026 in response to item PH30.3 - 3838 Bloor Street West -...
April 2026 Newsletter
The following newsletter went out on April 24, 2026, with the headline What's at Stake in Ontario's School Board Governance Overhaul? Over the past year,...
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...
Submission to the City of Toronto Regarding Inclusive Economic Development
This letter was presented to the Economic and Community Development Committee on April 9, 2026 in response to item EC27.3 - City of Toronto Inclusive...
March 2026 Newsletter
Earlier this month, the Province of Ontario announced they would cut funding to seven supervised consumption sites (SCS) across the province, including two in Toronto,...
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...
February 2026 Newsletter
On February 10, Toronto City Council met for the final votes on the 2026 City Budget. Throughout the budget process, Social Planning Toronto continued our...
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...