News from City of Toronto
Confronting Anti-Black Racism - Become a part of the Anti-Black Racism Partnership & Accountability Circle
The last day to submit an application is July 27. The City's Confronting Anti-Black Racism unit (CABR) is responsible for rolling out the Toronto Action Plan to Confront Anti-Black Racism.
June 15 & 16: Harm Reduction 101
When: June 15 and June 16, 2017, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where: Regent Park Community Centre, 402 Shuter Street, Toronto
This is a free workshop with topics including Housing, Indigenous People and HR, Stigma, STIs, Overdose prevention, Working with Lived Experience.
City of Toronto invites residents to share their views on regulation of short-term accommodation rentals
You're invited to share your views at meetings on March 28 and April 12, and residents can also fill out an online survey to provide their views on the proposed regulations.
Community Consultations Concerning Supervised Injection Services in Downtown Toronto
You can find out more about community consultations on the proposed supervised injection sites at the link below. You can also complete a survey where you can share your concerns and ideas.
Bylaw enforcement for 'Not Enough Heat' in building and other vital services, Toronto
The City of Toronto has information on this web page on what to do when there are problems with your heat and other vital services.
Call For Proposals: Toronto Homelessness Research Symposium
The Call for Proposals deadline for submissions to the Toronto Homelessness Research Symposium is Friday, July 31, 2015.
Rooming House Review - Survey
The City of Toronto is embarking on a review to address issues related to rooming houses. This survey is one method of gathering feedback from the public.
Take the Toronto Poverty Reduction Strategy survey
The City of Toronto is developing a poverty reduction strategy and is asking for your input on a survey, open until March 20, 2015.
January 28: Employment Standards Act Information Session
When: Wednesday, January 28, 2015, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Community room, Golden Mile Employment & Social Services, 1880 Eglinton Ave. East, Toronto
Registration: Call Linda Kwong at 416-397-5060 to register, or visit toronto.ca/ecportal.
This info session will cover basic employment standards (overtime pay rate, vacation pay, termination pay), how to calculate public holiday pay, EI, and more.
January 16: Open Dialogue sessions on supporting new immigrants
Date: Thursday, January 16, 2014
What time:
- 9:30 a.m. to noon: Permanent Resident Voting in Municipal Elections
- 1:30 to 4 p.m.: Newcomer Access to City Services
Where: The 519 Church Street Community Centre, 519 Church St., 2nd Floor Auditorium
The City of Toronto and OCASI will host two Open Dialogue sessions on a variety of social issues affecting our communities and invite community members, including Councillors, staff, and community agencies.
City of Toronto's Close the Housing Gap campaign
The City of Toronto's Close the Housing Gap campaign aims to persuade the federal and provincial governments to keep funding social housing at existing levels and provide funding for social housing repairs.
City mailed rent reduction notices to landlords of 3,852 Toronto properties with tax reductions
The City of Toronto informs landlords and tenants how much rents can be reduced if the landlord's property tax has been reduced by 2.49% from one year to the next.
Close the Housing Gap social housing campaign launched in Toronto
The City of Toronto and Toronto Community Housing (TCH) have launched Close the Housing Gap, an advocacy campaign to persuade the federal and provincial governments to continue funding social housing at existing levels and provide new, long-term funding for social housing capital repairs.
March 4: Public symposium focuses on poverty, housing, and homelessness
Date March 4, 2011
Time 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Where Council Chamber, Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St. W.
The City of Toronto, Toronto Board of Trade, and United Way Toronto will host a symposium on the anniversary of the Senate report "In From the Margins: A Call to Action on Poverty, Housing and Homelessness."
