Call for Nominations for the 2017 Frances Lankin Community Service Award

March 06 2017

The Frances Lankin Award was established in 2011 by Social Planning Toronto on the occasion of Frances Lankin’s retirement from United Way Toronto. It is...

A Really Simple 2017 City Budget Wrap Up

March 06 2017

This year the City budget saw a dizzying series of ups and downs, and it was easy to lose track of where things stood. Social...

Faith Leaders stage mock shelter at City Hall, point to beyond-capacity homelessness and housing crisis

February 14 2017

One day before City Council debates and votes on its 2017 Budget, prominent Toronto faith leaders helped stage a mock homeless shelter at City Hall,...

New census report shows Toronto faces unprecedented density surge, leaving city struggling to keep pace

February 13 2017

This page now links to an updated report, with adjustments to the table legends. (February 15, 2017 at 2:30pm) Census data released days ago shows...

Growth and Change in Toronto's Neighbourhoods: The challenges of planning for growth and density in the downtown and inner suburbs

February 13 2017

This page now links to an updated report, with adjustments to the table legends. (February 15, 2017 at 2:30pm) This report provides an overview of...

Over 30 agencies call upon Mayor Tory to immediately open more shelter space as temperature drops

January 31 2017

Today, Social Planning Toronto was joined by 30 nonprofit organizations and agencies in addressing a letter to Mayor John Tory pressing him to open more...

Social Planning Toronto announces alignment with Public Interest

January 24 2017

For 60 Years, Social Planning Toronto has sought to build a fairer, more inclusive Toronto through policy research, analysis and public engagement. But Toronto is...

New report finds $61 million in provincial funding for low-income Toronto students being diverted.

January 12 2017

New report finds $61 million in provincial funding for low-income Toronto students being diverted.

Missing Opportunities: How budget policies continue to leave behind low-income students

January 12 2017

Family income is one of the most powerful factors affecting student success. Students from economically and socially marginalized conditions face greater external challenges and consequently...

Make Your Voice Heard On The 2017 Budget

December 20 2016

2017 Budget has been launched, and its impacts on community services, transit and housing is stark. This is your chance to let your Councillor know...