Ombudsman Toronto’s investigation finds ‘significant unfairness’ in the City’s decisions and actions regarding encampment clearings

May 08 2023

“The overall result was significant unfairness in how the City planned, engaged stakeholders, and communicated about the encampment clearings. The City showed a lack of...

Request for Proposals: External Consultant, Safety Network Co-Design

January 16 2023

The City of Toronto Community Crisis Response Program (CCRP) works directly with local safety networks and a diverse set of stakeholders to coordinate trauma-informed and...

53 community organizations and City Councillors to MPPs: Reject Bill 39!

December 07 2022

In less than 24 hours, 53 signatories including 10 City Councillors came together to send a message to all Members of the Provincial Parliament on...

We need to talk about Bill 39 — yet another threat to Toronto's democracy

December 02 2022

On November 1 our Executive Director, Jin Huh, addressed Ontario's Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy about Bill 39, Better Municipal Governance Act, 2022. Schedule 1...

Improving the lives of women and gender diverse residents with gender equity

November 25 2022

Earlier this year, we concluded a community consultation process for the City of Toronto's Gender Equity Strategy. We are pleased to share our consultation report, with findings...

Dear Council: Fight Bill 23, a threat to local democracy!

November 24 2022

Today we made a submission to Council on Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022), expressing our grave concerns that the bill will only exacerbate...

We are losing control of our local democracy. It’ll take every one of us to take power back.

October 17 2022

At its core, local democracy requires both democratic processes and the participation of residents. It’s about ensuring that people have a say in local decisions...

Poverty drops in Toronto, but it's temporary. So what can we learn?

July 21 2022

Newly released data from the 2021 Census indicate that poverty1 was reduced for many Toronto residents in 2020. The data discussed below, which are based...

2022 Call for Nominations to Our Board of Directors

April 05 2022

Social Planning Toronto (SPT) is a nonprofit, charitable community organization that works to advance an equitable, inclusive, and accessible Toronto — shaped by the diversity...

Newcomers and immigrants, share your stories!

March 18 2022

We're seeking newcomers and immigrants to share their stories and opinions about living, and finding their way, in Toronto! Participants will be offered $75 for...