City of Toronto’s Inclusionary Zoning Bylaw Finally Takes Effect After Years of Provincial Delay and Interference in Local Democracy

October 07 2025

In November of 2021, Toronto City Council voted to pass an inclusionary zoning (IZ) bylaw. IZ is a tool for the creation of affordable housing:...

Submission to the Executive Committee in Support of Funding for Shelters for Refugees

October 02 2025

This deputation was presented to the Executive Committee on Sept 29, 2025 in response to item EX26.13 - New Cuts to Federal and Provincial Support...

September 2025 Newsletter

September 11 2025

Earlier this summer, the House of Commons tabled Bill C-2, an omnibus bill that will block anyone who has been in Canada for more than...

August 2025 Newsletter

August 14 2025

Toronto City Council had their last meeting of the summer on July 23 and 24. It was an important meeting: Council would be voting on...

Submission to the City of Toronto in Support of Zoning Amendments Surrounding New Shelters

August 08 2025

An amended version of this deputation, which focused on the aspects related to zoning, was presented to Toronto's Planning and Housing Committee on July 15,...

July 2025 Newsletter

July 28 2025

The following newsletter was distributed to our subscribers on July 22, 2025 with the headline "Homelessness is Skyrocketing in Toronto. Here’s What You Can Do...

Submission to the City of Toronto in Support of New Shelters

July 10 2025

This deputation was presented to Toronto’s Economic and Community Development Committee on June 9, 2025 in response to item EC22.3 - Highlights of the 2024...

Submission to the City of Toronto in Favour of a Universal Food Program

July 10 2025

This deputation was presented to Toronto’s Executive Committee on June 17, 2025 in response to item EX24.3: A Vision and Strategy for a Universal School...

June 2025 Newsletter

June 27 2025

The following newsletter was distributed to our subscribers on June 26, 2025. Sign up for our newsletter here.  Right before closing the legislature for the...

The Bubble Zone Bylaw Has Been Passed: What to Know

May 26 2025

On May 22, 2025, Toronto City Council voted to approve a bylaw that may limit demonstrations outside of places of worship, schools, and child care...