I hope you will be able to join me, my staff and the Easter Bunny on Friday, April 19 for our Toronto Centre Easter Events in Allan Gardens and the newly completed North St. Lawrence Market. Please RSVP! I hope to you there!
Monday, April 21 will be a statutory holiday so my offices will be closed. Happy Easter!
After struggles with the Vacant Home Tax (VHT) last year, I'm please to announce that 94.5 per cent of residential property owners have confirmed for the 2024 VHT declaration. However, despite the dramatic improvement that still equates to thousands of homeowners that are set to be taxed on the assumption that their home is lying empty for most of the year. If your property is being used by yourself or tenants, it's imperative that you declare before Wednesday, April 30 to avoid a hefty charge.
Amidst the trade war with the United States, developing an Economic Action Plan was a top priority for City Council on March 28 and 29.
Recently, the Friends of Allan Gardens (FOAG), in partnership with the City’s Parks and Recreation department, released the newest iteration of the envisioning document that will serve as the masterplan for the future of Allan Gardens. This initiative, "Growing with the City," reflects our shared and ongoing commitment to engagement, fundraising and stewardship in the development of cultural and capital projects within the park and in service of the people that use it.
At the end of March, five safe consumption sites across Toronto are slated to close as a result of the Community Care and Recovery Act, which prohibits safe consumption sites within a 200 metre radius of schools and child care centres. As we prepare for this change, I wanted to provide an update and answers to some frequently asked questions.
I'm excited to invite you all to the Moss Park Community Information Fair on Thursday, March 6 at the John Innes Community Recreation Centre. If you're seeking job prospects, housing assistance, health services, or community programs, this fair will provide you with necessary connections.
On March 8, 2025, CUPE Local 79 and the City reached a tentative 4-year agreement, averting a strike. The union membership will vote on the agreement in the coming days and if ratified, it will be adopted at City Council.
I hope you and your family will all be enjoying this year's March Break (March 10 to 14). My staff will be working from home this week, and my constituency office will be closed. Please click through to learn about what will be happening across the City.
The City, in partnership and collaboration with Dixon Hall, is completing rehabilitation and renovation work at 41 Rose Avenue and 502-508 Parliament Street. Achieving Toronto’s housing goals relies not only on building new supply but also maintaining, preserving, and protecting existing homes – especially deeply affordable housing. Once work is complete, these 49 homes will be operated by Dixon Hall and provide housing with supports for individuals currently experiencing homelessness, including young 2SLGBTQ+ women.
I would like to congratulate my colleague Kristyn Wong-Tam on their re-election as the Member of Provincial Parliament for Toronto Centre.
I look forward to continuing our work to build a community where everyone can thrive with the supports they need from both the provincial and municipal
governments.
Black Mental Health Week is an opportunity to raise awareness of the impacts of anti-Black racism on Black communities, families and individuals. This year, the celebration highlights the power of joy as a transformative tool in overcoming the impacts of anti-Black racism and promoting Black mental wellness.
Take a short survey to help shape Live Green Toronto’s approach to community engagement and focus on environmental issues that matter most to you. Complete the survey before April 11 for a chance to win eco-friendly prizes, including a Zero Waste Prize pack or an eGift card from Mountain Equipment Company or Balzac’s Coffee Roasters!