Making Big Oil and Big Box Stores Pay Up: Funding a Flood Safe and Transit-Friendly City

January 24 2025

On Tuesday, January 28, Toronto’s Executive Committee will receive an update on the Commercial Parking Levy—a potential new revenue tool that could generate over $100...

Budget Committee is Set to Make Recommendations to the Mayor for the 2025 City Budget

January 23 2025

On Friday, January 24, the Budget Committee will hold its final wrap up meeting on the 2025 City budget. It’s an important meeting. The committee...

Toronto Police Claim They Need Tens of Millions in Increased Funding. Communities Say That's Not What the City Should Prioritize.

January 23 2025

As the City of Toronto deliberates the proposed 2025 budget, the Toronto Police Service (TPS) has requested a $46.2 million increase to their net operating...

Watch a Recording of Our Housing Deputation Workshop

January 20 2025

Are you a renter in Toronto planning to speak to the Budget Committee at this week’s public hearings/deputation sessions? Check out the video recording and...

Preparing for Budget Deputations? Check Out SPT’s 2025 City Budget Town Hall Video for In-Depth Budget Analysis from SPT and Our Amazing Partners! 

January 17 2025

Are you planning to speak to the Budget Committee at next week’s public hearings/deputation sessions? Going to submit comments to the Budget Committee, or want...

January 2025 Newsletter

January 15 2025

2025 is already promising to be a year of change. Headlines have been dominated by the news that Justin Trudeau has stepped down as Prime...

2025 City of Toronto Budget Proposes Targeted Enhancements to Key Public Services But Misses the Mark with Another Hefty Police Budget Increase

January 13 2025

On January 13, the City of Toronto’s Budget Committee launched the 2025 City Budget, prioritizing four key themes: making life affordable, getting Toronto moving, providing...

Learn More, Take Part, and Have Your Say in the 2025 City Budget!

January 13 2025

The City of Toronto’s $18.8 billion budget supports the operation of a broad range of programs and services, from affordable housing, public transit, and community...

Watch a Recording of Our Event: Reimagining Community Safety

December 18 2024

Safety can look different for different communities, especially communities who are overpoliced. How can we work together to make our communities safe for everyone? We...

Toronto Police Service’s Multi-Year Hiring Plan and the Costly Budget Implications

December 12 2024

In recent months, the Toronto Police Service Board has publicly released and asked for feedback on its multi-year hiring plan. The plan projects the hiring...