Read Our 2026 Pre-Budget Submission to the Province of Ontario

February 03 2026

The provincial government concluded their annual pre-budget consultations on Friday, January 30. This was a key opportunity for Ontarians to speak directly to the government...

Read Our Latest Op-ed: On Crime Rates and Supervised Consumption Sites

February 03 2026

Social Planning Toronto and The Neighbourhood Group Community Services co-authored an op-ed published in the Toronto Star on February  3, 2026 with the headline, "Doug...

Mayor’s Budget Makes Modest Improvements, Protects Recent Investments in Community Services

February 02 2026

On Sunday, February 1, Mayor Chow released the Mayor’s 2026 City Budget. The Mayor’s Budget makes modest improvements to the staff-prepared budget and safeguards hundreds...

January 2026 Newsletter

January 29 2026

On February 10, Toronto City Council will be voting on the 2026 City Budget. Social Planning Toronto and partners are organizing a community rally outside...

TTC Fare Capping to Deliver Biggest Benefit for Low-Income Fair Pass Riders

January 28 2026

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...

Community Members Speak Out on the 2026 City Budget

January 23 2026

On January 20 and 21, 202 residents, community agencies, and advocacy groups participated in public hearings on the 2026 City Budget, sharing their ideas, concerns,...

Budget Committee Makes Recommendations to the Mayor for the 2026 City Budget

January 23 2026

On January 23, the Budget Committee held its final meeting of the 2026 budget season—called the wrap-up meeting—to provide advice to the Mayor. After three...

Watch a Recording of Our 2026 Budget Town Hall

January 23 2026

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...

Toronto Police Service: The One City Budget Line That Never Stops Growing

January 19 2026

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 Budget Committee Needs to Hear From YOU

January 19 2026

We are often asked if deputing or speaking to the City of Toronto’s Budget Committee makes a difference. Our answer to that is a resounding...