Dental care for Toronto’s vulnerable encouraging. More work to be done on Poverty Reduction.

August 29 2016

Community groups showed cautious optimism today at the Mayor's announcement on dental care as part of the City’s Poverty Reduction Strategy. Sean Meagher, Executive Director...

Council Must Work To Close Fairness Gap, Avoid Cuts And Higher Fees

July 11 2016

Low-income residents paying more so others can pay less—that is the overall six-year trend for the city’s finances, and a pattern that will continue if...

Youth drop-ins struggle to meet the needs of teenage girls, study shows

June 23 2016

Next week high school will officially let out for summer vacation and many students will find themselves with a considerable amount of free time. How...

SPT releases new report on girls’ experiences at City-run enhanced youth spaces

June 23 2016

Next week high school will officially let out for summer vacation and many students will find themselves with a considerable amount of free time. How...

Social Planning Toronto's Annual Report 2015 / 2016

June 21 2016

Download PDF President’s Message I joined this organization exactly one year ago. Thinking back to our AGM in 2015, let’s recall that we had a new...

Social Planning Toronto is Hiring

May 25 2016

COMMUNITY PLANNER Social Planning Toronto is an independent social planning organization committed to democratic, community based social policy and civic participation. Social Planning Toronto is...

Planning Community Services in the Downtown Core

April 12 2016

In 2015, Social Planning Toronto (SPT), Canadian Urban Institute and Swerhun Facilitation conducted a Community Services and Facilities Study for the City of Toronto’s TOcore: Planning Toronto’s Downtown initiative. TOcore is...

Sign the Petition: Time for Province to Pass Inclusionary Zoning Legislation!

March 31 2016

We need your help to send a strong message to the provincial government to act now on its commitment to provide municipalities with inclusionary zoning powers. On...

Social Planning Toronto is looking to hire a full-time Communications Officer

March 29 2016

SPT is seeking a full-time Communications Officer, with a proven track record working in the area of communications focused on community development and action. This position encompasses...

Social Planning Toronto is pleased to announce that the Frances Lankin Community Service Award for 2016 will be presented to Debbie Douglas

March 23 2016

Social Planning Toronto is pleased to announce that the Frances Lankin Community Service Award for 2016 will be presented to Debbie Douglas Debbie DouglasDebbie Douglas...