Toronto is becoming increasingly unaffordable and income inequality is widening faster than ever before. People, communities, and an entire generation are being squeezed out of the city. It doesn’t have to be this way. A more democratic, affordable, and just Toronto is possible.
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Updates
Protests, strikes, and pickets are signs of a healthy democratic society. Everyone should feel safe when exercising these Charter Freedoms.
Across the province, we are witnessing a rise in anti-democratic, anti-worker motions and statements being made by elected officials in response to peaceful and lawful protests. Learn more here.
On Tuesday, April 16 at 6PM, join Councillor Alejandra Bravo’s Chief of Staff Wyndham Bettencourt-McCarthy to learn more about the legislative process, the key players who are influencing decisions, and how you can have your say. Learn more here.
Progress Toronto is offering 5 free trainings for our 2024 Spring Training Series just for you! Join our training series to learn the skills and tools you need to effectively advocate for a better city. Learn more and sign up here.
Join us on Thursday, March 21 to learn how to speak at the Toronto District School Board to impact the TDSB budget. You will learn more about the school board’s budget, the delegation process, and how to make the biggest impact on trustees.
Join Progress Toronto at City Hall or on Zoom on Wednesday, February 14th. While we watch City Council vote on the 2024 budget together, Progress Toronto staff will breakdown and explain what is happening during the meeting.
Join our Scarborough Day of Action happening Sunday. We’ll be dropping flyers, knocking on doors, and speaking to people across Scarborough, and helping them take action to support a budget that invests in transit, housing, and communities. Sign up here.
Join us to move residents to take action on the 2024 City Budget. We will be speaking to people across Toronto to contact their local Councillor to protect the crucial investments needed to fix our city. Sign up here.
City Council will vote on the 2024 City Budget on February 14. For the first time in over a decade, the proposed budget includes significant investments in essential services that millions across our city depend on, including affordable housing, shelters, transit, and more.
But some City Councillors want to cut services and impose austerity. Use our petition to tell the Mayor and your local Councillor to protect services by voting yes to the budget. Learn more here.
On Tuesday, January 30th come learn from Toronto Community Benefits Network’s Campaigns Director Kumsa Baker and community organizer Josel Angelica Gerardo. You'll find out how meeting with your local politician is impactful and how you can prepare for your meeting to make sure your voice is heard.
Right now, Mayor Chow and City Council are deciding on the 2024 budget and it’s their opportunity to invest in solutions to help address the housing crisis. We need the Mayor and City Council to be bold to prevent renovictions, protect affordable homes, and provide adequate services to those experiencing homelessness. Learn more and take action here.